Arkansas
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The practice tests below offer CDL practice test questions in all the different topic areas you’ll see on the Arkansas CDL test. The CDL tests are free and can be taken as often as you’d like to help you in your preparation for earning an Arkansas commercial driver’s license. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass.  There is a 50 minute time limit.  You may not go back once you answer a question.  Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.  Good luck!

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Which of the following types of emergency equipment must you have on your bus?

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The school bus driver may be the only contact person from school system some parents meet. The percentage of such parents is as high as:

3 / 40

Puddles or dripping fluids from the underside of the transmission and engine may indicate:

4 / 40

How often should you check your cargo?

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If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway?

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Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?

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You should follow the posted speed limits for curves and be aware of:

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If you have to swerve to avoid a hazard, it's important to:

9 / 40

Spring brakes are usually held back by_____during normal driving.

10 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

11 / 40

Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?

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Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?

13 / 40

Carry-on baggage cannot be stored:

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Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

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Select what you should not do when coupling the glad hands.

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Where should the safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever be located for coupling to be complete?

17 / 40

What will happen right away should the service air line come apart but the emergency line is intact while driving a combination vehicle?

18 / 40

Double and triple trailers should be driven with care to avoid a rollover or jacknife.

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What handling effect should you expect when your tank has baffles?

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This object should not have any missing parts, be fully raised, the crank handle is secured, and that there is no damage to the frame.

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Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:

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What kind of surge can occur in a tank with baffles?

23 / 40

What does outage mean?

24 / 40

When would you lock some emergency roof hatches in a partly open position?

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The bus driver must accept responsibility for supervising and controlling students while on the bus route. Who is the person in charge?

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Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

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______is a device that connects the service and emergency air lines between the tractor and trailer.

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The reason a bulk liquid tanker is hard to handle is:

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Which is more likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

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Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

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The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

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The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is:

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If you are transporting cargo, you should inspect the cargo and securing devices:

34 / 40

This object should be clean with no obstructions, illegal stickers or damage to the glass.

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What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

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If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

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What is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

38 / 40

What is the service air line controlled by?

39 / 40

A drawbridge does not have a traffic light showing green or a traffic control attendant. How many feet before the draw of a bridge must a bus driver stop?

40 / 40

If you work for an interstate carrier:

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How To Get an Arkansas Commercial Drivers License

All residents looking to receive their Arkansas-issued CDL must have a valid operator's license and meet all the eligibility requirements listed below.

Arkansas residents can apply for their CDL at the age of 18. However, they may not obtain their Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, or School Bus endorsement until the age of 21 years old. In addition, only those over the age of 21 are eligible for commercial driving across state lines, or interstate commerce.

As per the FMCSA, all applicants must have a DOT physical card entailing their physical competence to drive a commercial vehicle. This physical card can be obtained for any one of the many physicians that are approved by the FMCSA.

There are certain instances where an applicant will be automatically disqualified from receiving their CDL. These include:

  • Having multiple operator's licenses.
  • Possessing a revoked, canceled, suspended, or denied driver's license.
  • Being restricted form commercial driving privileges in another state.

All commercial driver license applicants must successfully pass a skills test as well as one or more knowledge tests to obtain their CDL.

Endorsements

N – Tank Vehicles
H – Hazardous Materials
X – Tanker With Hazardous Materials
P – Passenger
S – School Bus
T – Triple or Double Trailers

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Arkansas CDL License Test Tips

All applicants seeking an Arkansas CDL must complete one or more general knowledge tests about commercial driving. Those looking for a Class A, B, and C CDL must complete a 50 question general knowledge assessment. A passing score is considered answering 40 or more questions correctly. Applicants for the Class A license are required to complete an additional 20 questions about combination vehicles. Applicants who are seeking endorsements will be required to take one general knowledge test per endorsement. The number of test questions will range from 20 to 30 depending on the endorsement sought. Removing the Air Brake Restriction will require a 25 question assessment. All knowledge tests must be passed with a score of 80 percent or better.

Additional Information

CDL Testing by the Arkansas State Police

The Arkansas State Police Driver Examination Division regulates the certifying and testing of commercial drivers in the state. To get more information contact them via:

Website:  https://asp.arkansas.gov
Phone:  501.618.8000

 

Additional Arkansas CDL Helpful Links

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