Arkansas
CDL Practice Test

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!

1 / 40

At around____the governor allows the air compressor to start pumping again:

100 psi

125 psi

175 psi

225 psi

2 / 40

Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

all answers listed

be prepared to counter-steer

keep your foot off the brake while turning

have both hands on the steering wheel

3 / 40

What are the dividers that are inside tankers that have an opening at the bottom and top?

Layers

Baffles

Bulkmets

Taffles

4 / 40

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

true

only on downgrades

only in ideal conditions

false

5 / 40

What is the purpose of the supply pressure gauge?

all of these answers are correct

to inform you if there is too little air in the tank

to inform you of how much air is in the tank

to inform you about how hot the air in the tank is

6 / 40

Wet brakes can cause _____.

pulling to one side or the other

brakes to apply unevenly

all of these answers are correct

lack of braking power

7 / 40

A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives:

May be left unattended in a safe haven.

May never be left unattended under any condition.

May not be parked on the cosignee's property.

May never be parked on private property.

8 / 40

The designation RQ identifies the material's:

Regulatory quotient

Reference quotient

Reportable quantity

Regulatory quantity

9 / 40

If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____.

roll down the windows

turn up the radio

drink caffeinated beverages

stop to sleep

10 / 40

Which of the following materials would be an acceptable floor liner for moving Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials?

Stainless steel

Non-ferrous metal

All of these answers are correct

Carbon steel

11 / 40

If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

Make sure the battery acid is loaded on top of the silver cyanide.

Make sure there is plenty of space between the two.

Inform someone and not load the battery acid.

Make sure the silver cyanide is loaded on top of the battery acid.

12 / 40

With the controlled braking method, you _____?

lightly apply braking pressure

apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels

repeatedly tap the brakes as fast as you can

apply the brakes all the way until the wheels lock up, release the brakes and apply them again when the wheels start to roll again

13 / 40

After deciding the type of evacuation that is necessary, the next step you must take is:

Securing the bus.

Notifying the dispatch office of the evacuation.

Dangle the radio microphone out of the driver window for later use.

Opening the emergency exits.

14 / 40

After coupling with a trailer, what position should the front trailer supports be in before driving away?

none of the answers listed

in the fully raised position with the crank handle secured to its bracket

raised to the top and then taken 3 cranks down and the crank handle stored in its bracket

raised half way with the crank handle stored in the cab

15 / 40

Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

for large vehicles only

yes

for small vehicles only

16 / 40

Select how brakes work on long, steep downgrades:

it does not do anything

they are a supplement to the braking effect of the engine

it is the main braking mechanism

it's the main braking mechanism with the engine braking system available for emergency situations

17 / 40

This object should not be damaged, bent, or rusted through and be evenly centered with the tires and dual wheels evenly separated.

All answers listed

Budd spacing or spacers

Lug bolts

Tire rims

18 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

the service air line

the engine brake

the shut off valves

the emergency brake

19 / 40

The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second or third trailer when:

the trailer will rise slightly when the converter dolly is backed underneath it

the center of the kingpin is past the locking jaw

all answers listed

the kingpin is over the fifth wheel

20 / 40

Remember to____when connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer.

ensure that the landing gear is slighty off of the ground

check the trailer height

all answers listed

lock the trailer brakes

21 / 40

The driver's manual advises you to disconnect the steering axle brake to keep the rig straight:

in ideal conditions

whever you feel like it

when it is raining

never

22 / 40

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

first aid certification

accelerating

steering

safely backing

23 / 40

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

The school district superintendent.

Bus driver.

Parents of the students on the bus.

Students on the bus.

24 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

they have a smaller stopping distance than full trailers

empty trucks stop in the same distance as a fully loaded truck

they have poor traction due to wheel lockup and bouncing

empty trailers are easier to stop because there is not cargo shifting

25 / 40

Vehicle handling can become unsafe if the weight is not properly balanced. Hard steering can be caused by:

under loaded front axles

too much weight on the steering axles

too little weight on the driving axles

high center of gravity

26 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

the rear wheels follow the front wheels in a straight path

the front part of the trailer pulls to the right

the rear wheels follow a different pathway than that of the front wheels

the rear part of the trailer goes into the shoulder

27 / 40

How far away are you required to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?

At least 500 feet

At least 400 feet

At least 300 feet

At least 600 feet

28 / 40

You should____in order to inspect the coupling.

make sure to have space between the lower and upper fifth wheel

make sure the locking lever is in the open position

if necessary, use a flashlight

have the fifth wheel jaws open

29 / 40

Select the false statement about suspension:

Check to make sure torsion bars and/or arms are lubricated.

Check for shifted, missing, or cracked leaf springs.

Check for distorted or broken coil springs.

Check for broken or cracked spring hangers.

30 / 40

When approaching railroad tracks, stop your bus:

Only if you have manual transmission, then proceed with flashers on.

5-10 feet before railroad tracks.

15 and 50 feet before railroad crossings.

On the tracks so you can see if the train is coming.

31 / 40

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

There is no difference in handling when you have baffles.

The surge will be slower than a tank without baffles.

There will not be as much front to back surge compared to a tank without baffles.

There will not be as much side to side surge compared to a tank without baffles.

32 / 40

If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

Place the materials in the front of the trailer.

Refuse the load.

Remove the placards from the trailer.

Take special caution in transporting the material.

33 / 40

Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

only when the vehicle has over 60,000 miles on it

false

only when the vehicle has over 25,000 miles on it

true

34 / 40

The gauge that indicates normal or increasing lubrication pressure to prevent engine seizure, failure or breakdown is:

Power steering

Oil pressure

Coolant system

Voltmeter

35 / 40

What should you hear when you have the hand valve on and are testing the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at the back of the trailer?

the emergency line valve to release air

the service brakes more to a fully applied position

air leaving the open valve

the engine brake to kick on

36 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?

Impossible to tell without more information

Yes

Only if the arm is down telling vehicles to stop

37 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

There is no such thing.

On all packages.

It is a separate document that all hazmat drivers must keep in their vehicles.

On the original shipping paper.

38 / 40

Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

Drive only head-in to the wind to avoid cross-wind buffeting.

Speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.

Pull off the road to wait for the winds to die down.

Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gust.

39 / 40

When should air tanks be drained?

every 7 days

they don't need to be drained

at every restroom break stop

at the end of each working day

40 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

Within two feet of an emergency exit.

In front of the standee line.

Behind the standee line.

Forward of the rear of the driver's seat.

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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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

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Please use the links below to access more valuable Arkansas CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of Arkansas.

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