Arkansas General Knowledge Practice Test
This is our Arkansas General Knowledge Practice Quiz and Practice Test compiled of 50 questions each. Each question is worth two points for a total of 100 possible points. A passing score is 80%.
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General Knowledge CDL Practice Quiz
Question 1 |
A | Put your warning devices out within 15 minutes. |
B | Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn other drivers. |
C | Warn other drivers by using your left turn signal lights. |
D | Keep your low beam lights on. |
Question 2 |
A | rear view cameras |
B | sunglasses |
C | rolled down windows |
D | mirrors |
Question 3 |
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 4 |
A | rubbing |
B | rust |
C | leaks |
D | burning |
Question 5 |
A | sidetracking. |
B | slidetracking. |
C | offtracking. |
D | fishtailing. |
Question 6 |
A | turn right and drive over the curb |
B | turn wide before you start the turn |
C | start the turn, then back up to re-position |
D | turn wide as you complete the turn |
Question 7 |
A | Muscle control and coordination are affected. |
B | The drinker's brain is increasingly affected. |
C | Judgment and self-control are the first to be affected. |
D | All of these things happen. |
Question 8 |
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 9 |
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 10 |
A | the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel. |
B | it will be raised slightly when the tractor is backed under it. |
C | the kingpin is about 1¼ inches above the fifth wheel. |
D | the end of the kingpin is at waist level. |
Question 11 |
A | three times |
B | half |
C | four times |
D | two times |
Question 12 |
A | depends on the service brakes being in adjustment. |
B | increases when the service brakes are hot. |
C | is not affected by the condition of the service brakes. |
D | decreases when the service breaks are hot. |
Question 13 |
A | Push the brake pedal firmly 5 seconds; listen for leaks. |
B | Move forward slowly and push firmly on the brake pedal. |
C | Pump the brake pedal 5 times; push the pedal firmly 3 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
D | Pump the brake pedal 3 times; push the pedal firmly 5 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
Question 14 |
A | one half inch |
B | one inch |
C | three inches |
D | two inches |
Question 15 |
A | keep your high beams on at all times. |
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 | drink coffee or other caffeine products to help keep you awake. |
Question 16 |
A | Using a helper when backing up. |
B | Using your CB radio or cell phone to inform others. |
C | Using hand signals. |
D | Using turn signals, 4-way flashers, headlights, and the horn. |
Question 17 |
A | the brake pedal feels firm when you apply pressure. |
B | you have to push harder and harder to get the same stopping power on a downgrade. |
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 18 |
A | truck stops, gas stations |
B | tunnels, overpasses |
C | law enforcement officers, detours |
D | vehicles, traffic signs |
Question 19 |
A | use only water in the cooling system. |
B | check the coolant level of a hot engine. |
C | safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot. |
D | use windshield washer fluid as coolant. |
Question 20 |
A | The same amount of space you would at night. |
B | More space than is needed for ideal driving conditions. |
C | The same amount of space you would on a dry road. |
D | One vehicle length for every 10,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight. |
Question 21 |
A | road conditions are excellent. |
B | the road is wet, icy, or snow covered. |
C | you are driving on hilly, rural roads. |
D | you are driving on the freeway. |
Question 22 |
A | to ensure safety for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers. |
B | because law enforcement may inspect your vehicle on the road. |
C | because it is a requirement for all drivers. |
D | to help ensure the vehicle will make it to your destination. |
Question 23 |
A | Load cargo toward the rear of the truck for easier unloading. |
B | Load cargo weight evenly over all the axles. |
C | Load more weight over the drive axle for better traction. |
D | Load more cargo toward the front of the truck for a full load. |
Question 24 |
A | five or more. |
B | three or more. |
C | seven or more. |
D | none of these. |
Question 25 |
A | dual tires that touch, hot road surfaces |
B | under-inflated tires, dual tires that touch |
C | over-heated brakes, under-inflated tires |
D | poor-quality retreads, under-inflated tires |
Question 26 |
A | it is absolutely necessary. |
B | testing the trailer brakes after hooking up to a trailer. |
C | you will be parked for a short time. |
D | there is ice and snow, to prevent skidding. |
Question 27 |
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 28 |
A | before operating the vehicle. |
B | at least once a week. |
C | whenever you stop to refuel. |
D | if any problems occurred the last the time the vehicle was operated. |
Question 29 |
A | four |
B | three |
C | one |
D | two |
Question 30 |
A | A minimum of four. |
B | A minimum of one. |
C | A minimum of three. |
D | A minimum of two. |
Question 31 |
A | seal is authentic. |
B | seal is secure. |
C | load is properly secured. |
D | placard numbers match the seal numbers. |
Question 32 |
A | Downshift after you are in the curve. |
B | Turn on your four-way flashers as you approach the offramp. |
C | Slow to a safe speed before the curve. |
D | Nothing, because the posted speed limit for the offramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the safe speed limit for the offramp. |
Question 33 |
A | driving too fast for road conditions. |
B | driving too slow for road conditions. |
C | poorly adjusted brakes. |
D | bad tires. |
Question 34 |
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 35 |
A | Road construction zones. |
B | Pedestrians and bicyclists. |
C | All of these are considered a hazard. |
D | A stopped transit bus. |
Question 36 |
A | Use a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
B | Use the same gear you would use to climb the hill. |
C | Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
D | Shift the truck into neutral and coast down the hill to save gas. |
Question 37 |
A | need less space ahead than full trucks |
B | have better traction when stopping than full trucks |
C | have the same stopping distance as full trucks |
D | require greater stopping distance than full trucks |
Question 38 |
A | To watch for steering errors. |
B | To prevent others from distracting you. |
C | To direct traffic away from you. |
D | To see the blind spots you can't see. |
Question 39 |
A | Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. |
B | Perception distance, response distance, and reaction distance. |
C | Observation distance, reaction distance, and slowing distance. |
D | Perception distance, slowing distance, and braking distance. |
Question 40 |
A | Play in the steering wheel of more than ten degrees (two inches on a 20-inch steering wheel). |
B | Too many vertical stacks. |
C | Play in the steering wheel of more than five degrees. |
D | Oil on the tie rod. |
Question 41 |
A | turn up the radio. |
B | roll down the windows. |
C | stop to sleep. |
D | slap yourself in the face three times. |
Question 42 |
A | the wheel needs cleaning. |
B | the lug nut needs to be replaced. |
C | the lug nut is loose. |
D | the lug nut is cheap. |
Question 43 |
A | under inflated tires |
B | eating spicy food in the truck cab |
C | loose fuel connections |
D | both loose fuel connections and under inflated tires |
Question 44 |
A | the trailer is empty or lightly loaded. |
B | the trailer is fully loaded or very heavy. |
C | the trailer is out of brake adjustment. |
D | the trailer is being hauled at high speed. |
Question 45 |
A | the legal weight limits. |
B | both of these. |
C | the weight of the liquid. |
D | neither of these. |
Question 46 |
A | you want to have a plan to communicate the risk. |
B | you want to have time to act before it turns into an emergency. |
C | it is a federal law. |
D | you want to avoid doing something all of a sudden. |
Question 47 |
A | exempt from height restrictions. |
B | exempt from hazardous materials restrictions. |
C | exempt from weight limit restrictions. |
D | generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship. |
Question 48 |
A | to avoid mixing hazmat with food. |
B | to warn others of hazardous materials. |
C | to make your vehicle look official. |
D | to combat terrorism. |
Question 49 |
A | Gasoline fire. |
B | Grease fire. |
C | Electrical fire. |
D | None of these fires can be safely extinguished by water. |
Question 50 |
A | keep two hands firmly planted on the steering wheel at all times. |
B | keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible. |
C | check to make sure that the brakes are properly balanced. |
D | downshift into the turn. |
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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 | because law enforcement may inspect your vehicle on the road. |
B | because it is a requirement for all drivers. |
C | to ensure safety for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers. |
D | to help ensure the vehicle will make it to your destination. |
Question 2 |
A | overinflated tires |
B | both loose fuel connections and under inflated tires |
C | underinflated tires |
D | loose fuel connections |
Question 3 |
A | Slow to a safe speed before the curve. |
B | Downshift after you are in the curve. |
C | Nothing, because the posted speed limit for the offramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the safe speed limit for the offramp. |
D | Turn on your four-way flashers as you approach the offramp. |
Question 4 |
A | the load can shift. |
B | the load should not get wet. |
C | a dry bulk tank should only be filled halfway. |
D | the load can catch fire easily. |
Question 5 |
A | two inches |
B | one inch |
C | three inches |
D | one half inch |
Question 6 |
A | to make your vehicle look official. |
B | to avoid mixing hazmat with food. |
C | to warn others of hazardous materials. |
D | to combat terrorism. |
Question 7 |
A | the trailer is fully loaded or very heavy. |
B | the trailer is empty or lightly loaded. |
C | the trailer is being hauled at high speed. |
D | the trailer is out of brake adjustment. |
Question 8 |
A | the legal weight limits. |
B | the weight of the liquid. |
C | both of these. |
D | neither of these. |
Question 9 |
A | five or more. |
B | seven or more. |
C | three or more. |
D | none of these. |
Question 10 |
A | To prevent others from distracting you. |
B | To direct traffic away from you. |
C | To see the blind spots you can't see. |
D | To watch for steering errors. |
Question 11 |
A | safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot. |
B | use windshield washer fluid as coolant. |
C | check the coolant level of a hot engine. |
D | use only water in the cooling system. |
Question 12 |
A | the lug nut is loose. |
B | the wheel needs cleaning. |
C | the lug nut is cheap. |
D | the lug nut needs to be replaced. |
Question 13 |
A | The same amount of space you would at night. |
B | More space than is needed for ideal driving conditions. |
C | One vehicle length for every 10,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight. |
D | The same amount of space you would on a dry road. |
Question 14 |
A | rear view cameras |
B | sunglasses |
C | rolled down windows |
D | mirrors |
Question 15 |
A | if any problems occurred the last the time the vehicle was operated. |
B | whenever you stop to refuel. |
C | at least once a week. |
D | before operating the vehicle. |
Question 16 |
A | Judgment and self-control are the first to be affected. |
B | Muscle control and coordination are affected. |
C | The drinker's brain is increasingly affected. |
D | All of these things happen. |
Question 17 |
A | dual tires that touch, hot road surfaces |
B | over-heated brakes, under-inflated tires |
C | poor-quality retreads, under-inflated tires |
D | under-inflated tires, dual tires that touch |
Question 18 |
A | 4/32-inch in every major groove. |
B | 3/32-inch in every major groove. |
C | 2/32-inch in every major groove. |
D | 5/32-inch in every major groove. |
Question 19 |
A | Perception distance, slowing distance, and braking distance. |
B | Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. |
C | Observation distance, reaction distance, and slowing distance. |
D | Perception distance, response distance, and reaction distance. |
Question 20 |
A | keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible. |
B | keep two hands firmly planted on the steering wheel at all times. |
C | check to make sure that the brakes are properly balanced. |
D | downshift into the turn. |
Question 21 |
A | turn right and drive over the curb |
B | start the turn, then back up to re-position |
C | turn wide before you start the turn |
D | turn wide as you complete the turn |
Question 22 |
A | Greater stopping distance. |
B | It depends on what mood you are in at the time. |
C | The same amount of stopping distance. |
D | Shorter stopping distance. |
Question 23 |
A | decreases when the service breaks are hot. |
B | increases when the service brakes are hot. |
C | depends on the service brakes being in adjustment. |
D | is not affected by the condition of the service brakes. |
Question 24 |
A | the road is wet, icy, or snow covered. |
B | you are driving on the freeway. |
C | road conditions are excellent. |
D | you are driving on hilly, rural roads. |
Question 25 |
A | All of these are considered a hazard. |
B | A stopped transit bus. |
C | Road construction zones. |
D | Pedestrians and bicyclists. |
Question 26 |
A | burning |
B | rust |
C | leaks |
D | rubbing |
Question 27 |
A | Because some of the heaviest liquids don’t need any. |
B | Because it's good to know that information. |
C | Because some liquids expand more than others when they get warm. |
D | Because tank baffles are not always legal with outage. |
Question 28 |
A | four times |
B | two times |
C | half |
D | three times |
Question 29 |
A | the end of the kingpin is at waist level. |
B | the kingpin is about 1¼ inches above the fifth wheel. |
C | it will be raised slightly when the tractor is backed under it. |
D | the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel. |
Question 30 |
A | Keep your low beam lights on. |
B | Put your warning devices out within 15 minutes. |
C | Warn other drivers by using your left turn signal lights. |
D | Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn other drivers. |
Question 31 |
A | one |
B | three |
C | two |
D | four |
Question 32 |
A | Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
B | Use a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
C | Use the same gear you would use to climb the hill. |
D | Shift the truck into neutral and coast down the hill to save gas. |
Question 33 |
A | tunnels, overpasses |
B | truck stops, gas stations |
C | vehicles, traffic signs |
D | law enforcement officers, detours |
Question 34 |
A | offtracking. |
B | sidetracking. |
C | slidetracking. |
D | fishtailing. |
Question 35 |
A | Pump the brake pedal 5 times; push the pedal firmly 3 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
B | Push the brake pedal firmly 5 seconds; listen for leaks. |
C | Move forward slowly and push firmly on the brake pedal. |
D | Pump the brake pedal 3 times; push the pedal firmly 5 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
Question 36 |
A | Load cargo toward the rear of the truck for easier unloading. |
B | Load more weight over the drive axle for better traction. |
C | Load more cargo toward the front of the truck for a full load. |
D | Load cargo weight evenly over all the axles. |
Question 37 |
A | Using a helper when backing up. |
B | Using hand signals. |
C | Using turn signals, 4-way flashers, headlights, and the horn. |
D | Using your CB radio or cell phone to inform others. |
Question 38 |
A | turn up the radio. |
B | roll down the windows. |
C | slap yourself in the face three times. |
D | stop to sleep. |
Question 39 |
A | it is absolutely necessary. |
B | testing the trailer brakes after hooking up to a trailer. |
C | there is ice and snow, to prevent skidding. |
D | you will be parked for a short time. |
Question 40 |
A | before starting down a hill and before entering a curve. |
B | before starting down a hill and before going up a hill. |
C | before starting down a hill and before entering a tunnel. |
D | before going up a hill and before entering a curve. |
Question 41 |
A | seal is secure. |
B | placard numbers match the seal numbers. |
C | seal is authentic. |
D | load is properly secured. |
Question 42 |
A | Play in the steering wheel of more than ten degrees (two inches on a 20-inch steering wheel). |
B | Oil on the tie rod. |
C | Play in the steering wheel of more than five degrees. |
D | Too many vertical stacks. |
Question 43 |
A | Grease fire. |
B | Electrical fire. |
C | None of these fires can be safely extinguished by water. |
D | Gasoline fire. |
Question 44 |
A | A minimum of two. |
B | A minimum of four. |
C | A minimum of three. |
D | A minimum of one. |
Question 45 |
A | you want to avoid doing something all of a sudden. |
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 | it is a federal law. |
Question 46 |
A | you have to push harder and harder to get the same stopping power on a downgrade. |
B | you release pressure on the brake pedal and speed increases. |
C | there is a slight vibration when you press down on the brake pedal. |
D | the brake pedal feels firm when you apply pressure. |
Question 47 |
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 48 |
A | roll down your window so that the fresh air will help keep you awake. |
B | drink coffee or other caffeine products to 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 49 |
A | poorly adjusted brakes. |
B | driving too fast for road conditions. |
C | driving too slow for road conditions. |
D | bad tires. |
Question 50 |
A | require greater stopping distance than full trucks |
B | have the same stopping distance as full trucks |
C | need less space ahead than full trucks |
D | have better traction when stopping than full trucks |
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