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Arkansas Commercial Driver License (CDL) Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What is the effect of looking at the right side of the road lines at night?
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To help maintain lane position
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B
To avoid headlight glare
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C
To better navigate curves
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D
To follow the road signs
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What is an important safety practice when driving a loaded commercial vehicle?
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Ensuring no one else is driving in close proximity
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B
Adjusting the speed based on load weight and road conditions
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C
Carrying additional cargo regardless of weight limits
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D
Driving with the windows open for better ventilation
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What does the air pressure gauge indicate in a commercial vehicle?
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A
The amount of fuel in the tank
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B
The speed of the vehicle
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C
The current air pressure in the air brake system
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D
The engine temperature
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What type of weather conditions require the greatest caution?
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Clear skies and mild temperatures
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B
Heavy rain and thunderstorms
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C
Rain, snow, ice, and fog
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D
High winds and dust storms
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on electrical fires and burning liquids?
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B:C
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B
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C
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D
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the minimum age to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) in Arkansas?
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16 years old
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B
18 years old
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C
21 years old
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D
25 years old
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is a likely consequence of driver fatigue on the road?
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Enhanced driving performance
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B
Increased risk of accidents
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C
Better decision-making skills
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D
More frequent stops
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When driving at night using low beams, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
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Flash your high beams
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B
Speed up
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C
Slow down
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D
Turn on your hazard lights
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What is the recommended action if you experience brake failure while driving a commercial vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift to a lower gear and use the emergency brake
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B
Steer hard to the right
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C
Accelerate to gain speed
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D
Turn off the engine
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What precaution should be taken while loading materials onto a commercial vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Load all materials in the front of the vehicle
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B
Use only lightweight materials to prevent tipping
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C
Distribute the weight evenly across the vehicle
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D
Stack materials as high as possible to maximize space
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What should you do first if your drive wheels skid while braking?
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A
Engage the emergency brake
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B
Stop Braking
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C
Turn the wheel sharply
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D
Turn on hazard lights
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What should you check during an en route inspection?
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A
Weather forecasts
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B
For any unusual sounds or changes in vehicle performance
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C
Traffic patterns
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D
Road construction updates
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which method should be used for checking cargo during a trip?
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A
Check cargo every 100 miles
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B
Check cargo every 200 miles
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C
Check cargo after the first 25 miles, then every 150 miles or 3 hours
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D
Only check cargo at rest stops
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What should you consider when selecting a safe speed for driving down a steep grade?
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A
Road conditions, total weight, length of grade, steepness
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B
Time of day, number of passengers, air temperature
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C
Traffic density, fuel levels
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D
Radio station, air conditioning settings
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When approaching a railroad crossing, what should a commercial driver do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to cross quickly
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B
Slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to stop if necessary
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C
Use the horn to signal any approaching trains
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D
Check the GPS for any railroad alerts
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which document is required to apply for a CDL in Arkansas?
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A
birth certificate
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B
An Arkansas driver's license or an out-of-state driver's license
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C
Social Security card
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D
state-issued ID
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What is one of the causes of fires in commercial vehicles?
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A
Blocked exhaust system
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B
Faulty brakes
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C
Fuel and cargo
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D
Overheated coolant
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the first thing you should do after an accident?
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A
Call a tow truck
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B
Ensure another accident does not happen
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C
Check for injuries
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D
Call the police
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the recommended action for driving in fog?
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A
Turn on all lights on low beams
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B
Use high beams for better visibility
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C
Flash lights from low to high
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D
Speed up to get through quickly
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QUESTION 20 / 25
How often should a commercial driver check their mirrors while driving?
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Every 10-15 seconds
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B
Only when entering or exiting a highway
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C
At the start of each trip
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D
Once per hour
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QUESTION 21 / 25
How often should you inspect your cargo?
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Every 50 miles or every 2 hours
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B
First 25 miles and every 150 miles or every 3 hours
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C
Every 200 miles or every 4 hours
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D
First 100 miles and every 200 miles or every 5 hours
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the distance covered in the reaction phase at a speed of 55 mph?
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A
50 feet
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B
55 feet
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C
60 feet
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D
65 feet
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QUESTION 23 / 25
How should your speed change when driving on wet roads?
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A
Double stopping distance
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B
Reduce speed by a third
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C
Reduce speed by half
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D
Stop immediately
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is the proper way to approach a steep hill while driving a commercial vehicle?
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A
Accelerate quickly to maintain speed
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B
Downshift to a lower gear before ascending the hill
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C
Brake sharply to control speed
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D
Maintain the same gear throughout the climb
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What should you do to minimize glare during night driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Look directly at oncoming headlights
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B
Look at the road markings on the left
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C
Look at the right side of the road for the lines
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D
Turn on your high beams
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