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

Select the true statement in regards to driving a truck with triple or double trailers:

the risk of trailer jackknifes and tipping is increased compared to shorter trucks

the truck requires increased following distance compared to smaller vehicles

extra care should be taken when driving in bad weather and in the mountains

all answers listed

2 / 40

Secure baggage and freight in ways that avoid damage and:

All of these answers are correct.

Protect riders from injury if carry-ons fall or shift.

Allow the driver to move freely and easily.

Allow riders to exit by any window or door in an emergency.

3 / 40

Cargo tanks are:

Bulk packaging permanently attached to your vehicle.

Bulk packaging temporarily attached to your vehicle.

Filled while they are off your vehicle, then attached for transportation.

Only made in one size.

4 / 40

In what position should the converter dolly air tank drain valves and pintle hook be in?

closed and open

closed and latched

open and open

open and latched

5 / 40

One reason hauling liquids in tank vehciles require special care is:

Because of strong winds.

Because of the extreme weight.

Because of uneven expansion.

Because of the movement of the liquid.

6 / 40

If the hazardous materials are classified as FORBIDDEN you should:

Place the materials in the front of the trailer.

Remove the placards from the trailer.

Refuse the load.

Take special caution in transporting the material.

7 / 40

Your rig should be parked on__to uncouple double trailers.

a downgrade

the company's lot

level ground

grass

8 / 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.

9 / 40

Start by___when coupling.

having the second trailer against the dock

backing the converter dolly under the second trailer

coupling the converter hook to the pintle tongue of the first trailer

coupling the tractor to the second trailer

10 / 40

What is the stopping distance for a tractor trailer that is traveling at 55 mph on dry pavement?

about 150 feet which is 1/2 of a football field

about 300 feet which is about a football field length

about 600 feet with is about two football field lengths

about 200 feet which is 2/3 of a football field

11 / 40

Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with?

Poisons

Flammable gases

Explosives

Flammable liquids

12 / 40

The most dangerous time during the school bus ride is:

When the students become unruly on the bus.

When loading and unloading students.

Crossing railway crossing.

On long bus journeys.

13 / 40

How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?

check if your vehicle was manufactured after March 1, 1998 (they are required to have the panel light)

all of these answers are correct

look for wheel speed sensor wires that are coming from the rear of your brakes

check for yellow abs malfunction lamps on the instrument panel

14 / 40

Select how brakes work on long, steep downgrades:

it is the main braking mechanism

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

it does not do anything

they are a supplement to the braking effect of the engine

15 / 40

You should check that the following makes an audible noise:

Engine brakes

Air leaks

Electric or air horn

Radio system

16 / 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?

At least 50 feet.

At least 25 feet.

At least 100 feet.

At least 75 feet.

17 / 40

What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?

A ul rating of 5 b/c or above.

Any of these are acceptable.

A ul rating of 10 b/c or above.

A ul rating of 15 abc.

18 / 40

Select when you should use the parking brake:

with rare exception, every time you leave your vehicle

when you are leaving your vehicle for more than an hour

when in residential areas

each time you leave your vehicle for any amount of time

19 / 40

Of the following hazardous material classes, which is the most dangerous?

Division 62

Division 64

Division 61

Division 63

20 / 40

Suspension systems:

keep the steering wheel tight

keep the load secure

keep the axles in place

keep the brake drums from failing

21 / 40

What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

it makes no difference

in the back

in the front

in the middle

22 / 40

Is it important to look into the back of the fifth wheel to see if the lockpin is locked in?

only at the end of the shift

only every 7 days

yes

23 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

the rear part of the trailer goes into the shoulder

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

the rear wheels follow the front wheels in a straight path

the front part of the trailer pulls to the right

24 / 40

Why should you know the outage?

Just in case you become a contestant in a trivia competition.

Liquids expand different amounts.

Heavier liquids don't require outage.

Baffles are not always permitted with certain types of liquids.

25 / 40

When should air tanks be drained?

at the end of each working day

they don't need to be drained

every 7 days

at every restroom break stop

26 / 40

To be sure that air is supplied to the second trailer:

crank the engine brake

while driving at 10 mph, use the hand valve. The vehicle should stop in the same distance of a single trailer moving at 5 mph

keep an eye of the air gauge for a drop of 30 psi

open the emergency line shut off at the back of the second trailer

27 / 40

What handling effect will baffles have?

There will be less of surging front to back.

There will be less side to side surging.

None of the answers listed.

There will be an increase in slow surge.

28 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

Do not transport intoxicated passengers.

Do not talk with riders or engage in any other distracting activity while driving.

Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard either vehicle, unless getting off the bus would be unsafe.

Avoid fueling your bus with riders on board unless absolutely necessary. never refuel in a closed building with riders on board.

29 / 40

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

press the seals together at a 90 degree angle

clean the couplers before connecting them

make sure to match the colors or check the tags before connecting

cross the air supply lines to test for leaks

30 / 40

What does the amount of liquid you can carry depend on?

The outage of the liquid.

The center of gravity.

The material the baffles are made from.

The vehicle's horsepower rating.

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

If there is no traffic light or attendant, how far from the draw of a drawbridge must you stop?

30 feet

100 feet

5 feet

50 feet

33 / 40

Select why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving:

it will cause the tractor to shake

there is a possibility it will make the trailer skid

you should only ever use the parking brake

it does not work as well as the foot brake does

34 / 40

When this item is missing or loose, movement may occur between the fifth wheel assembly and the frame.

Locking jaw

Tandem release arm

Lug nuts

Locking pins

35 / 40

A minimum tread depth of 2/32 inch is required for:

Parking axle tires.

Donut tires.

Non-steer axle tires.

Driving axle tires.

36 / 40

What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

Keep driving, slowly and cautiously, until you reach a phone.

Keep driving for help as quickly as possible.

Send someone for help with all the necessary information.

Leave your truck parked with emergency lights on and walk for help.

37 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a set of doubles and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

nothing will occur

the rig will slide sideways but stay in a straight line

no matter how you turn the steering wheel, the rig will continue in a straight line

there will be a trailer jackknife

38 / 40

You should____in order to inspect the coupling.

have the fifth wheel jaws open

make sure the locking lever is in the open position

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

if necessary, use a flashlight

39 / 40

When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

Contact emergency authorities.

All of these answers are correct.

Prevent smoking and keep open flames away.

Keep people away and warn them of the danger.

40 / 40

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

tailgating

aggressive driving

defensive driving

road rage

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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