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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.
How do you stop a front-wheel skid?
2.
You must drive through deep or flowing water, you should not:
3.
To help you to stay alert while driving, you should:
4.
Turn signals facing the front should be amber or:
5.
What violation occurs on the below example?

Day 1



Day 2

6.
What should you do before driving in mountains?
7.
You are driving in an area with few streetlights, if you cannot see well with your headlights, which of the actions may help:
8.
When starting a bus on a level surface with good traction there is often no need for:
9.
"The driver’s manual suggests several things to do when you pass a vehicle. Which of these is NOT one of them?"
10.
You should lightly apply your brakes to flash the brake lights if:
11.
The aggregate WLL for logs loaded lengthwise must be at least:
12.
On what day and time does an 11 hour rule violation occur?
Day 1

Day 2
13.
Drivers should be aware that convex mirrors will make reflections look:
14.
You should be prepared to the examiner:
15.
In cargo securement, a wedge is defined as:
16.
Why should drivers always be looking for hazards?
17.
Ideally, where would you like the cargo's center of gravity located?
18.
In case of which fires can you use water to put it out?
19.
A bulkhead is defined as:
20.
When securing metal coils with eyes vertical, the angle between tiedown and deck, if possible, should be:
21.
All of the following are lighting requirements for combination vehicles longer than 20 feet or wider than 80 inches except:
22.
When securing concrete pipe with a diameter up to 45 inches loaded crosswise as a group,lengthwise tiedowns should be either one 1/2 in chain or wire rope, or:
23.
A hazmat endorsement will be denied or canceled if:
24.
When securing building materials, how many knots are acceptable in the tiedown(s)?
25.
Any operator who refuses to submit to drug or alcohol testing, or who tests in excess of the legal limits, will be disqualified for a minimum of:
26.
There are two types of jackknife, they are:
27.
Your vehicle is in a traffic emergency and may collide with another vehicle if you do not take action. Which of these is a good rule to remember at such a time?
28.
You receive a scale ticket and your drive axles are 32,200 and your trailer tandems are 35,100. Based upon the two most common tandem slider rail hole spacings, what is the minimum number of holes you would have to slide the tandems to get the weight legal, and in which direction?
29.
Escape ramps:
30.
Who must complete a log?
31.
Which of these should you NOT do in an emergency situation?
32.
In addition to preventing engine freezing, proper coolant levels help:
33.
What is the minimum allowable tread depth for every groove on the front tires?
34.
Which of these statements about braking is true?
35.
Ways that drinking alcohol can affect the brain include:
36.
Cargo securement for a load weighing 37,000 lbs must be able to withstand a minimum forward braking force of:
37.
When changing lanes, put your turn signal on, and:
38.
What is a pallet used for?
39.
A 'hook-lift container' is:
40.
When securing metal coils, it is acceptable to use nailed blocking or cleats as the sole means to secure:
41.
To avoid an accident you moved to the shoulder. The shoulder is clear, you should:
42.
Which of the following techniques will not change the weight distribution across your axles?
43.
What is the maximum angle recommended for tiedowns securing cement pipe loaded crosswise, relative to the deck?
44.
A container chassis vehicle, by definition, is:
45.
The value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination vehicle is?
46.
You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you must, which of these steps can help to keep your brakes working?
47.
You receive a scale ticket and your drive axles are 35,400 and your trailer tandems are 31,100. Based upon the two most common tandem slider rail hole spacings, what is the minimum number of holes you would have to slide the tandems to get the weight legal, and in which direction?
48.
Where will the weight of fuel be distributed?
49.
Among other hazards, drivers should be on the lookout for slow or confused drivers, children, accidents, and:
50.
Improperly loaded or secured cargo:
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