# Free Alaska CDL General Knowledge Practice Test 2023

Our CDL practice tests:
Based on 2021 AK commercial driver's license manual
Perfect for first-time, renewal applicants
AK CDL General Knowledge Test format:
50 questions
80% passing score
List of questions
1.
To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every ____ feet of cargo.
2.
What violation has occurred on the below log?

3.
On what day and time does a 14 hour rule violation occur?
Day 1

Day 2
4.
The purpose of the retarders is to:
5.
Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true?
6.
What should be true about other drivers:
7.
The cargo securement standard applies to commercial vehicles weighing more than:
8.
The North American Cargo Securement Standard cover vehicles weighing:
9.
Which of the following systems should receive extra attention during winter weather inspection?
10.
The maximum safe weight that a tire can carry is:
11.
A stack of shortwood loaded lengthwise can be secured with one tiedown if:
12.
All lights and reflectors should be operating properly, clean, and:
13.
Who is responsible for ensuring that the vehicles, anchor points and other securement components are in good working order?
14.
What is a cab shield?
15.
In case of illness that prevents you from driving safely, you should:
16.
Which of these is a good thing to remember when crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle?
17.
Besides prescription drugs verified by a doctor as safe for driving, what other drugs are acceptable while driving?
18.
What violations occurred on Day 2 of this example?
Day 1

Day 2
19.
How many on duty hours are remaining after the following has been logged (use a scratch sheet of paper if you need to):

- On duty/not driving: 3 hours

- Driving: 4 hours

- Sleeper berth: 8 hours

- Driving: 7 hours

- Off duty: 2 hours
20.
A tank vehicle endorsement is required to drive tank vehicles with a combined capacity of:
21.
When securing rows of coils, requirements include all of the following, EXCEPT:
22.
Most serious skids result from:
23.
A container chassis vehicle is defined as:
24.
You should wear a seat belt in a moving vehicle:
25.
If you are being tailgated, you should not:
26.
What does EOBR stand for?
27.
When securing concrete pipe with a diameter of more than 45 inches loaded crosswise, how many tiedowns are required through each pipe at minimum?
28.
Cargo and securement devices should be checked within how many miles after starting a trip?
29.
You are driving a truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?
30.
A securement system must be capable of resisting how much lateral (side-to-side) force, at minimum?
31.
Which of these statements about marking a stopped vehicle is true?
32.
What is the main factor that will limit how far back you can slide your tandems?
33.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) means the following?
34.
When banding paper rolls with eyes vertical, you should:
35.
You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is NOT true?
36.
Who is responsible for inspecting securing devices and cargo within the first 50 miles?
37.
If unsure of the exact location of the center of gravity of your cargo, where would you rather have the center of gravity located if you couldn't get it centered?
38.
You must drive on a slippery road. Which of these is a good thing to do in such a situation?
39.
To help stay alert while driving, when should you take breaks?
40.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tire failure?
41.
Cargo must satisfy one of the following securement conditions, EXCEPT:
42.
Putting too much weight towards the rear may cause all of these EXCEPT:
43.
How many reflective triangles are required to be kept as part of a trucks emergency equipment?
44.
Using the following numbers, what would be the final result if you moved the 5th wheel forward two holes?

steer axle: 10,800 pounds

drive axles: 34,100 pounds

weight transfer: 500 pounds per hole.
45.
While driving, the freight must not:
46.
If a straight vehicle (not trailer or articulation) goes into front-wheel skid, it will:
47.
How much space in front of you is needed while driving on a highway?
48.
On what day and time does an 11 hour rule violation occur?
Day 1

Day 2

49.
Working Load Limit (WLL)is defined as:
50.
On combination vehicles longer than 20 feet or wider than 80 inches, amber or yellow reflectors must be installed _________.