Arkansas General Knowledge Practice Test
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General Knowledge CDL Practice Quiz
Question 1 |
A | five or more. |
B | seven or more. |
C | three or more. |
D | none of these. |
Question 2 |
A | Too many vertical stacks. |
B | Oil on the tie rod. |
C | Play in the steering wheel of more than ten degrees (two inches on a 20-inch steering wheel). |
D | Play in the steering wheel of more than five degrees. |
Question 3 |
A | you release pressure on the brake pedal and speed increases. |
B | the brake pedal feels firm when you apply pressure. |
C | there is a slight vibration when you press down on the brake pedal. |
D | you have to push harder and harder to get the same stopping power on a downgrade. |
Question 4 |
A | The same amount of space you would at night. |
B | One vehicle length for every 10,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight. |
C | The same amount of space you would on a dry road. |
D | More space than is needed for ideal driving conditions. |
Question 5 |
A | turn wide before you start the turn |
B | turn wide as you complete the turn |
C | start the turn, then back up to re-position |
D | turn right and drive over the curb |
Question 6 |
A | the road is wet, icy, or snow covered. |
B | you are driving on hilly, rural roads. |
C | you are driving on the freeway. |
D | road conditions are excellent. |
Question 7 |
A | because it is a requirement for all drivers. |
B | to help ensure the vehicle will make it to your destination. |
C | to ensure safety for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers. |
D | because law enforcement may inspect your vehicle on the road. |
Question 8 |
A | use windshield washer fluid as coolant. |
B | safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot. |
C | check the coolant level of a hot engine. |
D | use only water in the cooling system. |
Question 9 |
A | fishtailing. |
B | offtracking. |
C | sidetracking. |
D | slidetracking. |
Question 10 |
A | Pedestrians and bicyclists. |
B | A stopped transit bus. |
C | Road construction zones. |
D | All of these are considered a hazard. |
Question 11 |
A | Because it's good to know that information. |
B | Because tank baffles are not always legal with outage. |
C | Because some of the heaviest liquids don’t need any. |
D | Because some liquids expand more than others when they get warm. |
Question 12 |
A | Greater stopping distance. |
B | It depends on what mood you are in at the time. |
C | Shorter stopping distance. |
D | The same amount of stopping distance. |
Question 13 |
A | Use the same gear you would use to climb the hill. |
B | Shift the truck into neutral and coast down the hill to save gas. |
C | Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
D | Use a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
Question 14 |
A | leaks |
B | rust |
C | rubbing |
D | burning |
Question 15 |
A | eating spicy food in the truck cab |
B | under inflated tires |
C | loose fuel connections |
D | both loose fuel connections and under inflated tires |
Question 16 |
A | the wheel needs cleaning. |
B | the lug nut is cheap. |
C | the lug nut needs to be replaced. |
D | the lug nut is loose. |
Question 17 |
A | A minimum of one. |
B | A minimum of two. |
C | A minimum of four. |
D | A minimum of three. |
Question 18 |
A | Keep your low beam lights on. |
B | Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn other drivers. |
C | Warn other drivers by using your left turn signal lights. |
D | Put your warning devices out within 15 minutes. |
Question 19 |
A | turn up the radio. |
B | roll down the windows. |
C | slap yourself in the face three times. |
D | stop to sleep. |
Question 20 |
A | it is a federal law. |
B | you want to have time to act before it turns into an emergency. |
C | you want to avoid doing something all of a sudden. |
D | you want to have a plan to communicate the risk. |
Question 21 |
A | None of these fires can be safely extinguished by water. |
B | Electrical fire. |
C | Gasoline fire. |
D | Grease fire. |
Question 22 |
A | two |
B | four |
C | three |
D | one |
Question 23 |
A | To watch for steering errors. |
B | To prevent others from distracting you. |
C | To see the blind spots you can't see. |
D | To direct traffic away from you. |
Question 24 |
A | Load more cargo toward the front of the truck for a full load. |
B | Load cargo weight evenly over all the axles. |
C | Load more weight over the drive axle for better traction. |
D | Load cargo toward the rear of the truck for easier unloading. |
Question 25 |
A | placard numbers match the seal numbers. |
B | load is properly secured. |
C | seal is authentic. |
D | seal is secure. |
Question 26 |
A | Using your CB radio or cell phone to inform others. |
B | Using turn signals, 4-way flashers, headlights, and the horn. |
C | Using a helper when backing up. |
D | Using hand signals. |
Question 27 |
A | to combat terrorism. |
B | to warn others of hazardous materials. |
C | to avoid mixing hazmat with food. |
D | to make your vehicle look official. |
Question 28 |
A | All of these things happen. |
B | Judgment and self-control are the first to be affected. |
C | The drinker's brain is increasingly affected. |
D | Muscle control and coordination are affected. |
Question 29 |
A | Nothing, because the posted speed limit for the offramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the safe speed limit for the offramp. |
B | Slow to a safe speed before the curve. |
C | Turn on your four-way flashers as you approach the offramp. |
D | Downshift after you are in the curve. |
Question 30 |
A | poor-quality retreads, under-inflated tires |
B | under-inflated tires, dual tires that touch |
C | dual tires that touch, hot road surfaces |
D | over-heated brakes, under-inflated tires |
Question 31 |
A | truck stops, gas stations |
B | law enforcement officers, detours |
C | tunnels, overpasses |
D | vehicles, traffic signs |
Question 32 |
A | drink coffee or other caffeine products to help keep you awake. |
B | roll down your window so that the fresh air will help keep you awake. |
C | make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in case of an emergency. |
D | keep your high beams on at all times. |
Question 33 |
A | poorly adjusted brakes. |
B | bad tires. |
C | driving too slow for road conditions. |
D | driving too fast for road conditions. |
Question 34 |
A | decreases when the service breaks are hot. |
B | is not affected by the condition of the service brakes. |
C | increases when the service brakes are hot. |
D | depends on the service brakes being in adjustment. |
Question 35 |
A | need less space ahead than full trucks |
B | have the same stopping distance as full trucks |
C | have better traction when stopping than full trucks |
D | require greater stopping distance than full trucks |
Question 36 |
A | 3/32-inch in every major groove. |
B | 2/32-inch in every major groove. |
C | 4/32-inch in every major groove. |
D | 5/32-inch in every major groove. |
Question 37 |
A | Perception distance, response distance, and reaction distance. |
B | Perception distance, slowing distance, and braking distance. |
C | Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. |
D | Observation distance, reaction distance, and slowing distance. |
Question 38 |
A | two inches |
B | one half inch |
C | three inches |
D | one inch |
Question 39 |
A | half |
B | two times |
C | three times |
D | four times |
Question 40 |
A | before starting down a hill and before entering a curve. |
B | before starting down a hill and before entering a tunnel. |
C | before starting down a hill and before going up a hill. |
D | before going up a hill and before entering a curve. |
Question 41 |
A | Pump the brake pedal 5 times; push the pedal firmly 3 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
B | Move forward slowly and push firmly on the brake pedal. |
C | Pump the brake pedal 3 times; push the pedal firmly 5 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
D | Push the brake pedal firmly 5 seconds; listen for leaks. |
Question 42 |
A | there is ice and snow, to prevent skidding. |
B | you will be parked for a short time. |
C | it is absolutely necessary. |
D | testing the trailer brakes after hooking up to a trailer. |
Question 43 |
A | keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible. |
B | check to make sure that the brakes are properly balanced. |
C | keep two hands firmly planted on the steering wheel at all times. |
D | downshift into the turn. |
Question 44 |
A | the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel. |
B | the end of the kingpin is at waist level. |
C | it will be raised slightly when the tractor is backed under it. |
D | the kingpin is about 1¼ inches above the fifth wheel. |
Question 45 |
A | the load should not get wet. |
B | the load can catch fire easily. |
C | the load can shift. |
D | a dry bulk tank should only be filled halfway. |
Question 46 |
A | neither of these. |
B | both of these. |
C | the weight of the liquid. |
D | the legal weight limits. |
Question 47 |
A | exempt from height restrictions. |
B | generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship. |
C | exempt from weight limit restrictions. |
D | exempt from hazardous materials restrictions. |
Question 48 |
A | rear view cameras |
B | mirrors |
C | rolled down windows |
D | sunglasses |
Question 49 |
A | the trailer is empty or lightly loaded. |
B | the trailer is out of brake adjustment. |
C | the trailer is fully loaded or very heavy. |
D | the trailer is being hauled at high speed. |
Question 50 |
A | if any problems occurred the last the time the vehicle was operated. |
B | before operating the vehicle. |
C | whenever you stop to refuel. |
D | at least once a week. |
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Remember, the General Knowledge Practice Test doesn’t reveal the correct answers until the test is over. The questions and answers are given in random order each time you retake the test. When you are finished testing, simply click on the “Get Results” button to see your test results. Clicking on the blue “List” button will reveal a list of all the questions you answered correctly and incorrectly. To take the test again, just refresh your browser window.
Press the start button to begin your free General Knowledge Practice Test. Good luck!
General Knowledge CDL Practice Test
Question 1 |
A | two times |
B | three times |
C | four times |
D | half |
Question 2 |
A | turn wide before you start the turn |
B | start the turn, then back up to re-position |
C | turn right and drive over the curb |
D | turn wide as you complete the turn |
Question 3 |
A | roll down your window so that the fresh air will help keep you awake. |
B | keep your high beams on at all times. |
C | make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in case of an emergency. |
D | drink coffee or other caffeine products to help keep you awake. |
Question 4 |
A | Judgment and self-control are the first to be affected. |
B | The drinker's brain is increasingly affected. |
C | All of these things happen. |
D | Muscle control and coordination are affected. |
Question 5 |
A | three or more. |
B | none of these. |
C | seven or more. |
D | five or more. |
Question 6 |
A | Load cargo weight evenly over all the axles. |
B | Load cargo toward the rear of the truck for easier unloading. |
C | Load more cargo toward the front of the truck for a full load. |
D | Load more weight over the drive axle for better traction. |
Question 7 |
A | Play in the steering wheel of more than five degrees. |
B | Play in the steering wheel of more than ten degrees (two inches on a 20-inch steering wheel). |
C | Too many vertical stacks. |
D | Oil on the tie rod. |
Question 8 |
A | tunnels, overpasses |
B | law enforcement officers, detours |
C | vehicles, traffic signs |
D | truck stops, gas stations |
Question 9 |
A | a dry bulk tank should only be filled halfway. |
B | the load can shift. |
C | the load can catch fire easily. |
D | the load should not get wet. |
Question 10 |
A | overinflated tires |
B | underinflated tires |
C | both loose fuel connections and under inflated tires |
D | loose fuel connections |
Question 11 |
A | The same amount of stopping distance. |
B | Shorter stopping distance. |
C | It depends on what mood you are in at the time. |
D | Greater stopping distance. |
Question 12 |
A | keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible. |
B | check to make sure that the brakes are properly balanced. |
C | keep two hands firmly planted on the steering wheel at all times. |
D | downshift into the turn. |
Question 13 |
A | Electrical fire. |
B | None of these fires can be safely extinguished by water. |
C | Gasoline fire. |
D | Grease fire. |
Question 14 |
A | four |
B | one |
C | three |
D | two |
Question 15 |
A | it will be raised slightly when the tractor is backed under it. |
B | the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel. |
C | the end of the kingpin is at waist level. |
D | the kingpin is about 1¼ inches above the fifth wheel. |
Question 16 |
A | at least once a week. |
B | if any problems occurred the last the time the vehicle was operated. |
C | before operating the vehicle. |
D | whenever you stop to refuel. |
Question 17 |
A | check the coolant level of a hot engine. |
B | use only water in the cooling system. |
C | use windshield washer fluid as coolant. |
D | safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot. |
Question 18 |
A | one inch |
B | two inches |
C | three inches |
D | one half inch |
Question 19 |
A | the legal weight limits. |
B | both of these. |
C | the weight of the liquid. |
D | neither of these. |
Question 20 |
A | A minimum of four. |
B | A minimum of two. |
C | A minimum of three. |
D | A minimum of one. |
Question 21 |
A | before starting down a hill and before entering a tunnel. |
B | before starting down a hill and before going up a hill. |
C | before going up a hill and before entering a curve. |
D | before starting down a hill and before entering a curve. |
Question 22 |
A | to make your vehicle look official. |
B | to combat terrorism. |
C | to avoid mixing hazmat with food. |
D | to warn others of hazardous materials. |
Question 23 |
A | require greater stopping distance than full trucks |
B | have better traction when stopping than full trucks |
C | have the same stopping distance as full trucks |
D | need less space ahead than full trucks |
Question 24 |
A | you will be parked for a short time. |
B | there is ice and snow, to prevent skidding. |
C | it is absolutely necessary. |
D | testing the trailer brakes after hooking up to a trailer. |
Question 25 |
A | To direct traffic away from you. |
B | To prevent others from distracting you. |
C | To watch for steering errors. |
D | To see the blind spots you can't see. |
Question 26 |
A | increases when the service brakes are hot. |
B | is not affected by the condition of the service brakes. |
C | decreases when the service breaks are hot. |
D | depends on the service brakes being in adjustment. |
Question 27 |
A | turn up the radio. |
B | stop to sleep. |
C | roll down the windows. |
D | slap yourself in the face three times. |
Question 28 |
A | Nothing, because the posted speed limit for the offramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the safe speed limit for the offramp. |
B | Downshift after you are in the curve. |
C | Slow to a safe speed before the curve. |
D | Turn on your four-way flashers as you approach the offramp. |
Question 29 |
A | Observation distance, reaction distance, and slowing distance. |
B | Perception distance, response distance, and reaction distance. |
C | Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. |
D | Perception distance, slowing distance, and braking distance. |
Question 30 |
A | the lug nut is cheap. |
B | the lug nut needs to be replaced. |
C | the lug nut is loose. |
D | the wheel needs cleaning. |
Question 31 |
A | 5/32-inch in every major groove. |
B | 2/32-inch in every major groove. |
C | 4/32-inch in every major groove. |
D | 3/32-inch in every major groove. |
Question 32 |
A | Pump the brake pedal 5 times; push the pedal firmly 3 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
B | Move forward slowly and push firmly on the brake pedal. |
C | Pump the brake pedal 3 times; push the pedal firmly 5 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
D | Push the brake pedal firmly 5 seconds; listen for leaks. |
Question 33 |
A | fishtailing. |
B | slidetracking. |
C | offtracking. |
D | sidetracking. |
Question 34 |
A | load is properly secured. |
B | placard numbers match the seal numbers. |
C | seal is authentic. |
D | seal is secure. |
Question 35 |
A | Using your CB radio or cell phone to inform others. |
B | Using turn signals, 4-way flashers, headlights, and the horn. |
C | Using a helper when backing up. |
D | Using hand signals. |
Question 36 |
A | mirrors |
B | rolled down windows |
C | rear view cameras |
D | sunglasses |
Question 37 |
A | Use the same gear you would use to climb the hill. |
B | Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
C | Use a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
D | Shift the truck into neutral and coast down the hill to save gas. |
Question 38 |
A | you have to push harder and harder to get the same stopping power on a downgrade. |
B | the brake pedal feels firm when you apply pressure. |
C | you release pressure on the brake pedal and speed increases. |
D | there is a slight vibration when you press down on the brake pedal. |
Question 39 |
A | A stopped transit bus. |
B | All of these are considered a hazard. |
C | Road construction zones. |
D | Pedestrians and bicyclists. |
Question 40 |
A | poorly adjusted brakes. |
B | bad tires. |
C | driving too slow for road conditions. |
D | driving too fast for road conditions. |
Question 41 |
A | exempt from height restrictions. |
B | exempt from weight limit restrictions. |
C | exempt from hazardous materials restrictions. |
D | generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship. |
Question 42 |
A | The same amount of space you would at night. |
B | The same amount of space you would on a dry road. |
C | More space than is needed for ideal driving conditions. |
D | One vehicle length for every 10,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight. |
Question 43 |
A | Because tank baffles are not always legal with outage. |
B | Because some of the heaviest liquids don’t need any. |
C | Because it's good to know that information. |
D | Because some liquids expand more than others when they get warm. |
Question 44 |
A | it is a federal law. |
B | you want to have time to act before it turns into an emergency. |
C | you want to have a plan to communicate the risk. |
D | you want to avoid doing something all of a sudden. |
Question 45 |
A | burning |
B | rust |
C | leaks |
D | rubbing |
Question 46 |
A | the trailer is being hauled at high speed. |
B | the trailer is fully loaded or very heavy. |
C | the trailer is empty or lightly loaded. |
D | the trailer is out of brake adjustment. |
Question 47 |
A | because it is a requirement for all drivers. |
B | to help ensure the vehicle will make it to your destination. |
C | to ensure safety for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers. |
D | because law enforcement may inspect your vehicle on the road. |
Question 48 |
A | you are driving on hilly, rural roads. |
B | you are driving on the freeway. |
C | the road is wet, icy, or snow covered. |
D | road conditions are excellent. |
Question 49 |
A | poor-quality retreads, under-inflated tires |
B | over-heated brakes, under-inflated tires |
C | under-inflated tires, dual tires that touch |
D | dual tires that touch, hot road surfaces |
Question 50 |
A | Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn other drivers. |
B | Put your warning devices out within 15 minutes. |
C | Warn other drivers by using your left turn signal lights. |
D | Keep your low beam lights on. |
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