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

Which of the following is NOT an important reason to look far ahead when you are driving?

determine if there are any upcoming traffic lights that might require you to stop

determine if there are any hills coming up

look for vehicles coming into your lane

look for brake lights from slowing vehicles

2 / 40

Select the factor that has no effect on how much liquid you can carry:

The legal amount of weight you can carry of any particular liquid.

How much the liquid will expand in transport.

The liquid's weight.

The density of the liquid.

3 / 40

In what position should the shut off valves on a the rear of the front trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

in a 1/3 way open position

in a closed position

in a halfway open position

in an open position

4 / 40

Select which is not an engine compartement belt:

A water pump belt

A safety belt

An air compressor belt

A power steering belt

5 / 40

To decide which placards you need, if any, what three things do you need to know?

Materials hazard class, amount being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your vehicle.

Materials hazard class, location being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials on your vehicle.

Packing group numbers, amount being shipped, and amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your vehicle.

Materials hazard class, percentage of total volume, and amount of all hazardous materials on your vehicle.

6 / 40

A bus has a GVWR of 22,000 pounds and seats 24 passengers. What CDL class is this vehicle?

Class C

Class B

Class D

Class A

7 / 40

Air tanks need to be drained:

to keep the tanks warm when not in use

air tanks should absolutely never be drained

to prevent water and oil from building up in the tank

to keep the tanks cold when not in use

8 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

all of these answers are correct

they are between the S-Cam on drum brakes and the push rod

they are between the push rod on disc brakes and power screw

they are a part of the air brake system that adjusts the brakes

9 / 40

To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

take turns slowly

have the brakes properly adjusted

have the fifth wheel's free play as tight as possible

drive while intoxicated

10 / 40

The air leakage rate for combination vehicles should not be more than _ psi a minute.

11 / 40

Two causes of tire fires are ______.

under-inflated tires and poor retreads

duals that touch and road debris

hot brakes and under-inflated tires

under-inflated tires and duals that touch

12 / 40

What does outage mean?

It is the movement of the liquid.

It is the allowance needed for the expansion of liquid.

It is the weight of the liquid.

It is how quickly the tanks drain.

13 / 40

When should you drain air tanks that do not have an automatic tank drain?

once every 7 days

at the end of each working day

once every 14 days

every 4 hours of the working shift

14 / 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 service brakes more to a fully applied position

air leaving the open valve

the engine brake to kick on

the emergency line valve to release air

15 / 40

What will probably happen if the converter dolly is still under the second trailer and the pintle hook is unhooked?

the engine brakes will unlock

the dolly tow bar could fly up

the air lines will explode

nothing will happen

16 / 40

Why should you use chocks when parking a trailer without spring brakes?

the trailer wheels are free to turn as there will be no emergency brakes should the air supply in the trailer air tank leak

to prevent someone from stealing the vehicle

to prevent a runaway trailer

the trailer wheels are free to turn as there will be no service brakes should the air supply in the trailer air tank leak

17 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

Un marks

Descriptive name in roman print

Identification number

Name in italics

18 / 40

What is the safest way to stop unruly behavior on the bus?

have the unruly students move to the front of the bus

keep checking the rear view mirror so you can see what happened and report to the principal

yell loudly for the students to sit down and behave themselves

pull off the road in a safe location, secure the bus, stand up, and tell the students what behavior you expect of them

19 / 40

What should you hear when you test the trailer brakes by opening the service air line at rear of trailer with the hand valve on?

none of the answers listed

the emergency air line will release air

the service brakes will move to a fully applied position

you should hear air escape from the open valve

20 / 40

To test the security of the tractor semi trailer connection you should:

look at it carefully after pulling forward gently in a low gear against the locked trailer brakes

with the trailer brakes locked, rock the trailer back and forth

put the tractor in a high gear and quickly pull ahead

you don't need to check it

21 / 40

You should___to reduce the air leakage rate.

release the service brake after turning off the engine

leave the engine running while charging the air system

release the service brake as the engine is running

monitor the air pressure gauge as you press on the brake pedal

22 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

they flip over due to quick steering movements a lot easier than other vehicles

there are no issues that occur from quick steering

as you perform quick steering movements you should apply pressure to the brake pedal

it is easier to countersteer compared to other vehicles

23 / 40

You are driving a 40 foot truck at 35 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

3 seconds

5 seconds

4 seconds

6 seconds

24 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

downshift before starting down a hill

downshift before entering a curve

downshift before climbing a hill

downshift when you get to the bottom of a hill

25 / 40

What is the minimum amount of distance you should maintain when driving at 50 mph in ideal conditions with a 100 ft twin trailer combination?

6 seconds

13 seconds

11 seconds

8 seconds

26 / 40

Bus drivers must have a commercial driver license if they drive a vehicle designed to seat more than:

10 or more persons, including the driver.

15 or more persons, including the driver.

20 or more persons, excluding the driver.

16 or more persons, including the driver.

27 / 40

What is incorrect concerning disruptive passengers?

It may be safer to wait and discharge the disruptive passenger at the next scheduled stop or a well-lighted area where there are other people.

You must remove the disruptive passenger immediately for the safety of the others.

Don't discharge such riders where it would be unsafe for them.

You must ensure the disurptive rider's safety as well as that of others.

28 / 40

What are some of the important parts in the steering system?

tie rod, spindle, pitman arm

main spring, axle, spring shackle

leaf spring, vehicle frame, torque rod

rim, lug nuts, tire

29 / 40

When should you not use the parking brakes?

while in hot weather

when air pressure is low

while on a steep hill

when the brakes are hot

30 / 40

How do you know when your brakes are fading?

to control your speed on a downgrade you have to apply less pressure to the break pedal

the brake pedal flops to the cabin floor

your speed increases when pressure is removed from the brake pedal

to control your speed on a downgrade you have to push harder on the brake pedal

31 / 40

Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

remove the keys from the ignition

apply the parking brakes

all of these answers are correct

chock the wheels

32 / 40

How should you know when to shift?

engine speed and the shift indicator light

engine speed and road speed

road speed and wind speed

every 3 to 5 seconds or engine speed

33 / 40

You should check that the _____are secure, caps are on tight, and is not leaking.

fuel tanks

none of the answers listed

cb radio

coolant system

34 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to when a bulk tank vehicle stops at an intersection on a slippery surface:

The trailer may slide to the side due to the rocking motion.

The trailer may slide into the oncoming traffic.

The movement of the liquid may push the truck into the intersection.

The liquid may leak out of the tank.

35 / 40

Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

the length and weight of the vehicle

maintaining properly inflated tires and an even load on the trailer

drive slowly around turns and keep the center of gravity of the cargo as high as possible

drive slowly around turns and keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible

36 / 40

Which of the following is something the driver must watch for:

Poles and tree limbs at stops.

All of these answers are correct.

Appropriate clearance around and over the bus.

Gaps your bus needs to accelerate and merge with traffic.

37 / 40

When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

All of these answers are correct.

Before and after signaling the change.

Right after starting the lane change.

After completing the lane change.

38 / 40

In what position should shut off valves on the rear of the last trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

in a closed position for the rear trailer and an open position for the front trailers

in an open position for the rear trailer and a closed position for the front trailer

in an open position

in a closed position

39 / 40

What is the best way to stop all skids?

accelerate and countersteer

restore traction back to the tires

quickly turn the steering wheel side to side

use controlled or stab braking

40 / 40

Select the true statement about seeing ahead.

many individuals do not look far enough ahead while driving

you should look up to 1/4 mile ahead when driving at highway speeds

good drivers will shift their attention from far and near and back and forth

all answers listed

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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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