Arkansas CDL — General Knowledge Practice Test 5

1.Which of these may a driver NOT be under the influence of while on duty?
Amphetamines, such as 'pep pills' or 'uppers'Decaffeinated coffeeA drug a doctor prescribed and said will not affect drivingFruit juice
2.When you test the service brakes at about 5 mph, which sign points to brake trouble?
The vehicle stops in a straight lineThe brake pedal feels firmThe vehicle pulls to one side as you brakeThe engine idles normally
3.Under Arkansas's inspection test rules, a Class A applicant checks the frame at three points. Which list is correct?
The front bumper, the fuel tank, and the landing gearThe engine compartment and the rear of the tractor onlyBehind the cab, beneath the sleeper, and at the trailer's front cornersThe engine compartment, behind the cab or at the coupling, and on the trailer at its rear axle
4.On an icy road you see a traffic jam ahead. What does the manual recommend?
Change lanes repeatedly to get around itSlow down or stop and wait for it to clearSpeed up to close the gap before it growsPull onto the shoulder and pass
5.Your road test route has no bridge or overpass. What might the examiner ask you instead?
To estimate the weight of your loadTo recite the hazard classesTo identify and explain another traffic sign on the routeNothing, because that part is skipped
6.Your hydraulic brakes fail and you use the parking brake to slow down. How should you apply it?
Pull it as hard as you can all at once to stop quicklyApply it only after shifting into neutralHold the release button or lever while applying it, to control the pressureApply it fully and then turn off the engine
7.A CLP holder has a tank vehicle (N) endorsement. Which tank vehicle may this person drive?
Any tank vehicle carrying less than 1,000 gallonsOnly an empty tank, purged of residue if it ever held hazardous materialsA loaded tank, as long as the cargo needs no placardsAny tank vehicle while a CDL holder rides along
8.During the in-cab part of the inspection test, which dashboard indicator must you check if your vehicle has one?
The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) indicatorThe cruise control indicatorThe trip odometerThe outside temperature readout
9.After you signal a lane change, why should you check your mirrors again before moving over?
To confirm that your signal is flashingTo make sure nobody has moved into your blind spotTo check that the trailer is straightMirrors are only needed after the lane change
10.On the manual's table of BAC effects, at about what level is a person described as clearly drunk and unable to drive?
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