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

You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

Materials that are hazardous

Passengers

Gas or liquid

Bulk fertilizer

2 / 40

On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

What materials can be loaded together.

To what shipping mode the information on that line applies.

How much of the material can be put in a vehicle without placarding.

How to ship an item.

3 / 40

What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

parking on level ground, chocking the tires, and charging the trailer air tank if it doesn't have spring brakes

chocking the tires, parking on level ground, and charging the air tank

all answers listed

parking against another trailer, locking the trailer door, and chocking the tires

4 / 40

Where are the two main places where the hazardous material identification number appears?

On the package and on paperwork at the shipping destination.

On the shipping papers and on a secret document in the driver's wallet.

On the shipping papers and on the package.

On the package and on paperwork at the shipping point of origin.

5 / 40

When accelerating:

always use the parking brake to slow down

do not engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake

"hammer down" when your wheels start to spin

speed up smoothly and gradually and avoid jerking

6 / 40

Your engine runs a pump when you are delivering compressed gas. Should you turn off your engine before or after you unhook the hoses after finishing that delivery?

Turn if off after unhooking.

Leave it on the entire time.

Turn it off before unhooking.

Turn it off on arrival—use other power to run the pump.

7 / 40

What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle when doing the walk-around inspection?

windshield, wipers, mirrors, hood latches

oil, transmission, air compressor, radiator

tires, steering parts, suspension parts, headlights

low beams, high beams, four way flashers, turn signals

8 / 40

The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

The frame

The landing gear

The locking pins/tandem release arm

Electrical/air connections

9 / 40

What is the purpose of a baffle?

It allows you to haul loads that are mixed.

It makes it easier to clean the tanker out.

It stops side to side surging.

It controls the surge of liquid forward and backwards.

10 / 40

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

In an upwind direction.

Any more than 500 feet.

Any more than safety required.

Any more that 450 feet.

11 / 40

A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

at half of its normal pressure

at a normal pressure

at a level of 50 and 70 psi

at a level of 70 and 90 psi

12 / 40

What do you check when doing a visual inspection of the coupling?

that the locking jaw is closed around the kingpin and that there is no space between the upper and lower fifth wheel

that the locking jaw is open around the kingpin and that there is some space between the lower and upper fifth wheel

the locking jaw is closed around the kingpin and there is no space beween the lower and upper fifth wheel

none of the answers listed

13 / 40

The minimum tread depth for tires other than the front tires is ____.

1/32

4/32

3/32

2/32

14 / 40

To test the tractor-trailer connection for security, you should:

drive forward with a sharp jerk

drive forward in a low gear with the trailer brakes locked and then look at it carefully

drive forward in a high gear with the trailer brakes on and check it

rock the trailer side to side with the trailer brakes on

15 / 40

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

Always have a red door light turned on.

Be secured when the bus is being driven.

All of these answers are correct.

Not have any signs, stickers, or markings near it.

16 / 40

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

All answers listed.

Drive down or up an incline.

Driving into the wind.

Stops and starts.

17 / 40

What are slack adjusters?

all of these answers are correct

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

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

18 / 40

How should the pintle hook be when backing a dolly under the second trailer?

in the latched position

removed from the dolly

in the unlatched position

in a halfway open position

19 / 40

Select the reason as to why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving.

it could cause the trailer to skid

it releases too much air from the system

it should not be used on dry roads due to road conditions

the trailer brakes will not be evenly applied

20 / 40

The average person requires how many hours of sleep per 24 hour period?

6 or 7

8 or 9

7 or 8

5 or 6

21 / 40

The bolst, brackets, or bushings that attach the air bag and/or spring to the vehicle and axle frame are _____.

spring mounts

shock dampeners

lug bolt

none of the answers listed

22 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to unhooking the pintle hook while the converter dolly is still under the trailer.

this is recommended as it is standard procedure

this is not recommended as it could could cause damage to the pintle hook

this is not recommended because it may result in injury

this is recommended because it keeps the trailer from tipping over

23 / 40

What do yo need to do before supplying air to the air tanks of the second trailer?

close the shut off valves at the back of the second trailer and open the shut off valves at the back of the first trailer

open the shut off valves at the back of the second trailer and close the shut off valves at the back of the first trailer

open the shut off valves at the back of the first and second trailer

close the shut off valves at the back of the first and second trailer

24 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

all of these answers are correct

your truck will naturally pull toward the driver's side

it's more comfortable for turning your neck

you can see better, watching the vehicle rear out the side window

25 / 40

If a rider wants to bring a car battery or a can of gasoline or kerosene aboard your bus, you should:

Put the materials in the bus's "safe box".

Have the rider pay a second fare.

Not allow the rider to do it.

Instruct the rider to sit next to an open window.

26 / 40

Which of the following is NOT a basic step to be taken at a crash scene?

care for the injured

gather the contact information of all the drivers involved

notify authorities

protect the area

27 / 40

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as:

a vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers

a vehicle transporting hazardous materials

all of these answers are correct

a vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs

28 / 40

Where is compressed air stored?

in the compartment for the engine

in the gasoline tank

in the storage tank

in the hose lines

29 / 40

What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving?

open the hood and let the flames die down

pull off the road and park in an open area

open the door and jump out of the vehicle

find a service station to pull into

30 / 40

What is the movement of the liquid called when the tanks are partially filled?

Framing

Knocking

Crashing

Surging

31 / 40

How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires?

Start of each day and every time you stop.

Once every three hours.

Each time you stop.

Once every 100 miles.

32 / 40

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

the top of the kingpin lines up with the locking jaws

the trailer will slightly lower when the converter dolly backed under it

the kingpin is resting behind the fifth wheel

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

33 / 40

Which of the following is NOT a part of the steering system?

steering knuckle

hydraulic fluid reservoir

tie rod

main spring

34 / 40

With the engine cut off and the brakes released the air loss in a straight truck or bus should not be more than:

4 psi in a minute

5 psi in a minute

2 psi in a minute

3 psi in a minute

35 / 40

When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

Sign a uniform hazardous waste manifest.

Carry a uniform hazardous waste manifest in the truck.

All of these answers are correct.

Have the word "waste" before the name of the material on the bills.

36 / 40

You should have the fifth wheel plate greased as recommened because:

it will reduce noise and heat

it will ensure a good air line connection

it will prevent steering problems

it will ensure a good electrical connection

37 / 40

The crack-the-whip effect is more likely to cause the front trailer to tip over.

false

there is an equal chance for trailers to tip

trailers never tip

true

38 / 40

Surge affects the handling of a tanker by:

Moving the truck in the direction the liquid flows in.

Allowing you to take tighter turns.

Increasing the wind drag.

None of the answers listed.

39 / 40

By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a:

Sharp turns.

Stop to load or unload students.

Any stop the bus makes.

Busy intersection.

40 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

At least 10 feet away from the side of the bus.

Across the street.

The distance it takes to clear the danger zone.

At least 8 feet away from the side of the bus.

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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