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Arkansas CDL Knowledge Test Class A 1
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Q.1.
Who is responsible for the safe operation of a vehicle?
The driver
The mechanic
The owner
Q.2.
When driving, it is important to:
Avoid using your mirrors while in heavy traffic.
Look only to the front and right side of the vehicle.
Look to the front, sides, and rear of the vehicle.
Q.3.
When backing with a trailer:
You should not back up in a straight line.
You should not correct drift until you are very far off course.
You should pull up to reposition the vehicle as needed.
You should avoid braking.
Q.4.
Driving at night is:
Safer than driving during the day.
Just as safe as driving during the day.
More dangerous than driving during the day.
Discouraged.
Q.5.
If you remain in neutral for too long while switching gears:
The vehicle will speed up.
You may have trouble putting the vehicle into the next gear.
You may kill the engine.
Q.6.
What is axle weight?
The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle
The weight of one axle
How much weight an axle can hold
Q.7.
A jogger wearing a stereo headset:
Is probably aware of what is happening around them.
May not be aware of what is happening around them.
Can hear the sounds of traffic.
Q.8.
Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person who should concern motorists?
A driver talking to a passenger in their vehicle
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus
A construction worker on the side of the road
Q.9.
When checking power steering hoses during a pre-trip inspection, you should look for:
Leaks.
Secure connections to the battery.
Extra hose pieces available for repairs.
Q.10.
Hanging meat:
Should never be transported by trailer.
Can be an unstable load.
Must be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Q.11.
What does an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) do?
Allow the rear wheels to lock up
Allow all wheels to lock up
Help prevent wheel lockup
Alert other motorists when you are braking
Q.12.
Stopping distance can be affected by:
Speed.
Sunshine.
Time of day.
Traffic.
Q.13.
How should you brake if your vehicle's ABS is not working?
Brake normally, as you will still have functioning brakes.
Pump the brake repeatedly.
Press the brake pedal down as hard as you can.
Q.14.
If braking at a speed of 55 mph while driving on dry pavement, the brake lag can add ____ to your vehicle's total stopping distance.
32 feet
15 feet
50 feet
10 feet
Q.15.
When the brake pedal is pushed down, air brakes work:
Immediately.
After a short delay.
After about a minute.
Only if it is warm outside.
Q.16.
What is a wig wag?
A type of warning system
A tube used to move air from the compressor to the tanks
A noise made by air brakes when used
A part within the braking unit that allows air to move freely
Q.17.
What kind of force do emergency brakes use?
Air pressure
Mechanical
Heavy
Q.18.
What should be done before transporting an over-length load?
Special transit permits should be acquired.
Fire departments along the route should be alerted.
Tolls should be paid.
Q.19.
If you are unsure if there is enough space for your vehicle to safely pass under an upcoming bridge, you should:
Increase your speed.
Swerve as you pass under the bridge.
Slow down.
Drive on the shoulder.
Q.20.
During the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:
Wear your safety belt.
Obey all traffic laws.
Complete the test without a moving violation.
Obey all traffic signs and signals, but only if other traffic is present.
Q.21.
A stopped bus:
Is not a cause for concern.
Is not a concern if passengers are not unloading.
Should not be on the roadway.
Is a concern, whether passengers are visible or not.
Q.22.
Failing to exit your vehicle properly during an exercise in the basic vehicle control skills test will result in:
Failure of only that exercise.
A reset of that exercise.
Automatic failure of the basic vehicle control skills test.
An extra point against your score.
Q.23.
What is a danger of rolling back when you start to accelerate?
The transmission may be damaged.
The truck is not made to go backwards.
You may hit a vehicle behind you.
You may lose your position in traffic.
Q.24.
When driving, the steering wheel should be:
Held with one hand.
Held with both hands on opposite sides of the wheel.
Held with both hands at the bottom of the wheel.
Held with both hands at the top of the wheel.
Q.25.
Which of the following does not indicate bad brakes?
Cracked drums
Pads free of oil or grease
Very thin shoes
Q.26.
If an approaching driver is using their high beam headlights, you should:
Look directly at the headlights.
Flash your high beam lights to remind the driver to switch to their low beams.
Look to the right side of your lane until the vehicle has passed.
Pull to the side of the road until the vehicle has passed.
Q.27.
Tread depth in the major grooves on a front tire should be at least:
1/32 of an inch.
2/32 of an inch.
4/32 of an inch.
3/4 of an inch.
Q.28.
While driving, ____ generally holds spring brakes in place.
Air pressure
Electricity
Gasoline
Q.29.
To best reduce the distractions of a cell phone, you should:
Stay on a single call for an entire trip.
Turn the phone off before driving.
Only us the phone to accept incoming calls.
Use the phone to text rather than talk.
Q.30.
When asked to complete an offset back/right parking maneuver, you should:
Pull straight forward, then back to the right.
Pull straight forward, then back to the left.
Pull forward to the right, then back in a straight line.
Pull forward to the left, then back in a straight line.
Q.31.
During a trip, gauges are:
Often misleading.
The only way a driver can learn of potential trouble with the vehicle.
A way to learn of potential trouble with the vehicle.
Q.32.
When pulled off on the side of the road, a driver should:
Keep the driver’s side door open.
Turn on their emergency flashers.
Wave their arms.
Turn off all lights.
Q.33.
The suspension system:
Holds up the vehicle and its load.
Keeps the load the proper distance behind the driver’s compartment.
Maintains a safe distance between the vehicle and other vehicles.
Lightens the load for the tires.
Q.34.
If a truck is equipped, a trailer brake hand valve can be used to:
Add fuel to the vehicle.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling back when being started from a stop.
Check the oil level.
Load cargo.
Q.35.
Skids caused by acceleration can usually be resolved by:
Accelerating.
Removing your foot from the accelerator.
Coming to a complete stop.
Q.36.
Steering that feels heavy is often a sign of:
Rear tire failure.
Front tire failure.
A shifting load.
The coolant overheating.
Q.37.
What is the only way to sober up after drinking?
Take a cold shower.
Exercise.
Wait.
Drink coffee.
Q.38.
To stop in a vehicle that uses air brakes, the driver should:
Pull the air brake lever.
Engage the brake lever.
Push the brake pedal down.
Pull the brake pedal up.
Q.39.
How much water needs to be on the surface of a road for a vehicle to hydroplane?
Usually several inches
A good amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount
None
Q.40.
An after-trip inspection should be done:
Once a week.
Once a month.
After every trip.
Q.41.
If you plan to slow down, you can warn drivers behind you by:
Slamming on the brakes.
Tapping the brakes a few times and before braking.
Turning on one set of turn signals.
Q.42.
A vehicle inspection is required:
For insurance purposes.
To get fuel.
By state and federal law.
Q.43.
The more alcohol in the body:
The quicker the liver will digest the alcohol.
The less effect the alcohol will have on the individual.
The longer it will take to remove the alcohol from the body.
Q.44.
During a pre-trip inspection, belts in the engine compartment should be:
Loosened.
Checked for tightness.
Inspected only if they seem frayed.
Left alone and not inspected.
Q.45.
A dual air brake system:
Has a single air brake system, but uses two sets of controls.
Has one air brake system for each side of the truck.
Has two brakes for each wheel.
Has two separate air brake systems, but uses a single set of controls.
Q.46.
What does the air compressor governor do?
It stops the compressor from pumping air.
It turns on the air compressor.
It stores the compressed air.
Q.47.
If driving on a surface with poor traction, a driver should accelerate slowly:
Because it is always good to accelerate slowly.
To keep from losing control of the vehicle.
So that they do not accelerate faster than the vehicle ahead.
Q.48.
If you must back up, it is helpful to:
Drive as fast as possible to complete the maneuver quickly.
First walk the line of travel to look for obstacles.
Use only the passenger side mirror.
Q.49.
When making a left turn where there are two available turn lanes, a driver should begin the turn in the rightmost lane because:
It will be easier for the driver to keep track of turning vehicles on their left than on their right.
The vehicle will be able to turn more quickly.
Other vehicles will get out of the turning vehicle's way.
Q.50.
If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:
Speed up.
Not apply the brakes.
Put the vehicle in reverse.
Turn the steering wheel as hard as possible.
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