Arkansas
CDL Practice Test

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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!

1 / 40

Select the factor that is known to cause brakes to fail or fade. (more than one answer may be correct, but select only one)

2 / 40

Tankers used to transport hazardous materials on vehicles must be marked with:

3 / 40

Your bus is disabled. With riders aboard, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

4 / 40

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

5 / 40

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

6 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

7 / 40

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

8 / 40

Select the false statement about tractor protection valves.

9 / 40

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

10 / 40

The main reason you should pull the dolly out from under a trailer before disconnecting it from the trailer in front is:

11 / 40

Select the statement that describes how you could damage the landing gear.

12 / 40

Select the true statement about dual air brake systems:

13 / 40

You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

14 / 40

The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

15 / 40

Select the part that is not a part of the drum brake:

16 / 40

Select the answer that is controlled by the foot brake.

17 / 40

Which of the following statements about "Radioactive" labels is true?

18 / 40

You are inspecting the_____when looking for broken welds, cracks, holes, or other damage to the longitudinal frame member, cross members, box, and floor.

19 / 40

How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?

20 / 40

The trailer should be lowered so that _____.

21 / 40

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

22 / 40

This object is required to be checked for damage, that it's secure, and strong enough to handle any cargo.

23 / 40

You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

24 / 40

In column 1, the "D" symbol means:

25 / 40

Select the true statement:

26 / 40

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

27 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

28 / 40

When not towing a trailer, why should the tractor glad hands be locked?

29 / 40

How do you know when your brakes are fading?

30 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

31 / 40

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

32 / 40

If there is rust around the nuts, what may it indicate?

33 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to converter dollies:

34 / 40

At a railroad crossing, the bus is required to stop at the stop line. If there is no clearly marked stop line, what is the required minimum and maximum stopping distance?

35 / 40

When using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided?

36 / 40

How do you test the trailer service brakes?

37 / 40

At what "cut out" level does the governor stop pumping air?

38 / 40

If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

39 / 40

A tank vehicle:

40 / 40

Be careful to check the_____when unloading the smaller tanks of bulk heads.

Your score is

The average score is 65%

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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.