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Free Alaska CDL General Knowledge Practice Test 2023

You are looking for actual practice for your coming CDL test? So you have come to the right place. Our AK General Knowledge Practice Test has the same questions as the real exam which is based on the Alaska DMV CDL Manual. Our test covers most of the subject areas on the Alaska General Knowledge Test such as shifting techniques, railroad crossing safety, drunk driving laws, and much more to make you become a safer driver. In addition, each question has a detailed explanation that will help you understand the concept and answer future questions about it correctly. If you don't get the pass right away, don't worry, you can take this Alaska CDL practice test an unlimited number of times to make sure you learn all the questions. Our practice test will refine your driving knowledge so you can earn your CDL and start driving on the roads. Let’s take our CDL practice test now!

Our CDL practice tests:
Based on 2021 AK commercial driver's license manual
Full answers + detailed explanations
Perfect for first-time, renewal applicants
AK CDL General Knowledge Test format:
50 questions
40 correct answers to pass
80% passing score
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List of questions
1.
When using the brakes on a steep downgrade, which of the following applies?
2.
If you are stopped at a roadside rest area and found to have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of 0.02 you will:
3.
Which of these is NOT a danger when an automatic transmission is forced into a low gear at a high speed?
4.
What is the aggregate WLL of two indirect tiedowns with a WLL of 5,000 lbs, and one tiedown with a WLL of 6,000 lbs?
5.
What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel?
6.
You are inspecting hydraulic brakes. You should pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. If the brakes are working properly, the pedal should:
7.
You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?
8.
Which violation occurs on the below example?
9.
If your brakes fail on a downgrade, you must first:
10.
Using radar detectors in commercial vehicles:
11.
The maximum weight limit on a single axle is:
12.
In cargo securement, a 'well' is defined as:
13.
Vehicles exempt from Certificate of Safety inspection requirements include:
14.
What is a 34 hour restart?
15.
How many knots are acceptable in a properly working tiedown?
16.
California allows 20,000 pounds maximum on the steer axle. The tread width of your tires is 11 inches, and the load rating on your steer tires is 7000 pounds. How much weight can you carry on your steer axle in California?
17.
After an accident, you should only move a severely injured person:
18.
If you load cargo into the overhang portion of the trailer, what will be the result?
19.
A cleat is a short piece of wood used:
20.
When shifting you should do all of the following except:
21.
Three serious traffic violations in a 3-year period will result in a CDL disqualification of:
22.
What happens if you spend 8 hours in the sleeper berth?
23.
Load securement for cargo weighing 29,650 lbs must be able to withstand upward force of how many lbs?
24.
You must keep the papers about hauling hazardous materials:
25.
Which of these statements about downshifting is true?
26.
Banding is:
27.
Who enforces HOS regulations?
28.
Steering wheel play should not be more than:
29.
A waterproof sheet used to cover cargo is a:
30.
The engine brake effect is greater when the engine is _____ governed RPM and the transmission is on a _____ gear.
31.
When stopping behind another vehicle, a safe gap to leave is one that:
32.
Which of these could be considered off duty time?
33.
When loading paper rolls with eyes horizontal, which of the following is not a requirement for stacking a second layer?
34.
"Fully Contained" means:
35.
When driving at night you should use your high beams when oncoming traffic is not within ____ feet?
36.
Which of these statements about brakes is true?
37.
The best way to keep brakes from getting too hot while going down long grades is to:
38.
In the following picture, what are axles 2 and 3 commonly referred to as?

39.
To satisfy general cargo securement requirements, what is the minimum WLL for securing vehicles under 10,000 lbs?
40.
When going down a long steep downgrade you should always:
41.
Make sure that splash guards are properly fastened, and not:
42.
Can state inspectors inspect your truck or bus?
43.
If you have a heavy load that is slowing you down on an upgrade you should:
44.
Water should never be used to put out a gasoline fire, and also what other kind of fire?
45.
Some causes of fuel fires include improper fueling, driver smoking, and:
46.
Which of these statements about acceleration is true?
47.
What is the minimum number of tiedowns to use on a load 4ft 7in long, and weighing 1,237 lbs?
48.
Which of the statements about an inspection of the suspension components is true?
49.
When securing concrete pipe over 45 inches loaded crosswise, which direction must the tiedowns on the front half of the load run?
50.
You have steer tires rated at 6,150 pounds each, and you're in the state of West Virginia which says the legal limit for the steer axle is 20,000 pounds. What's the maximum legal weight you can carry on your steer axle in West Virginia?
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