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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When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

2 / 40

This item should not be rusted, bent, or damaged and centered over evenly spaced tires and dual wheels.

3 / 40

The best way to describe a dual air brake system is:

4 / 40

A baffled tanker has:

5 / 40

For what reason do you keep the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

6 / 40

Select the portion of the combination vehicle that is most likely to turn over suddenly when pulling a double trailer:

7 / 40

Select how you can tell if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system:

8 / 40

You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

You should be extra cautious when___while driving a smooth bore tanker combination.

11 / 40

Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

12 / 40

What is the purpose of a baffle?

13 / 40

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

14 / 40

The sliding mechanism and locking device for a tandem axle on trailers is:

15 / 40

The method used to make sure the spring brakes will come on automatically is to:

16 / 40

Which of the following statements is FALSE:

17 / 40

A tank trailer should never be fully loaded due to:

18 / 40

The two main things to look ahead for while driving are _____.

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Select the true statement about emergency steering and tankers:

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You must not allow riders to stand:

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You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

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Select the step that comes first:

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Select the answer that is not a part of the braking process when driving a tractor-trailer combination vehicle that has ABS:

24 / 40

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

25 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

The method for testing hydraulic brakes for leaks is to _____.

28 / 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?

29 / 40

It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery?

30 / 40

This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

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What is a technical name?

32 / 40

This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

33 / 40

How do you make sure the trailer height is correct before coupling?

34 / 40

Where are shut off valves located on trailers that are doubles or triples?

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

36 / 40

The cause of almost half of all truck driver deaths are:

37 / 40

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

38 / 40

The trailer should be lowered so that _____.

39 / 40

If you park the trailer at an angle to the tractor when uncoupling:

40 / 40

Should the air pressure in the service air tanks fall below____the driver must be alerted via warning mechanism in the truck cab.

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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

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.