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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 is the driver responsible for inspecting cargo and securing devices?
2.
By law, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring the safety and road-worthiness of a CMV?
3.
When are helpers needed to back your vehicle?
4.
Which statement below is false?
5.
Which of these statements about using turn signals is true?
6.
Which of these statements is true?
7.
Backing of the commercial vehicle is:
8.
You are checking your steering and exhaust system in a pre-trip inspection. Which of these problems, if found, should be fixed before the vehicle is driven?
9.
Is there a 14 hour rule violation on Day 2?
Day 1

Day 2
10.
Using 6 miles per gallon as your fuel mileage and 8 pounds per gallon for the weight of fuel, how much total fuel weight will you burn off in 600 miles?
11.
Which of these is correct about emergency or evasive action?
12.
How current must your logbook be?
13.
A single metal coil with eye vertical weighing 6,350 lbs requires tiedowns with a minimum aggregate WLL of:
14.
How many tiedowns are required on a stack of shortwood loaded crosswise?
15.
What does DOT stand for?
16.
What is the best advice for drivers when a heavy fog occurs?
17.
For safer night time driving, windshields and mirrors should be:
18.
In bad weather many drivers tailgate large vehicles. What should you do?
19.
The 14 hour limit can be extended by:
20.
A tiedown is defined as:
21.
Which of the following is not true of Working Load Limit (WLL)?
22.
What is the maximum weight that can be secured by a tiedown with a marked WLL of 5,000 lbs?
23.
The maximum distance from the rear allowed for attaching mechanisms used to secure roll-on/roll-off containers is:
24.
A sided vehicle containing cargo weighing 35,980 lbs must be able to withstand a rearward force of at least:
25.
To secure paper rolls with eyes horizontally against rearward movement, you can use which of the following except:
26.
If you have a road emergency and must park on the shoulder, how soon should you put out your triangles?
27.
A dunnage bag is:
28.
Gross combination weight (GCW) is:
29.
If you must cross into the oncoming lane to make a turn, you should:
30.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for shortwood loaded lengthwise?
31.
The tread depth on front steering wheel tires should be:
32.
Which statement about EOBR's is true?
33.
In case of a fire in the cargo area of a van or box trailer, you should:
34.
Specific cargo securement rules on automobiles and light trucks apply to vehicles of what weight?
35.
When securing a metal coil with eyes lengthwise, all of the following are steps for securement option #1 except for:
36.
Merging to the road is safest if you:
37.
Vehicles should be equipped with all of the following emergency equipment except:
38.
Which of these items is NOT checked for a pre-trip inspection?
39.
What happens to tar on the road pavement during hot weather?
40.
Given that general cargo securement requires a WLL of at least 50% of cargo weight, how many 11mm wire rope tiedowns would be required for a load of 26,000 lbs?
41.
Which statement below is false?
42.
Low-beam headlights generally light to a distance of:
43.
Convex (curved) mirrors:
44.
What is the minimum aggregate WLL for a group of concrete pipe weighing 16,000 lbs?
45.
If you lose pressure in hydraulic brakes, you can:
46.
The definition for "shortwood" identifies pieces that are no longer than:
47.
Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when caring for injured persons at an accident scene?
48.
How long does it typically take a tractor-trailer to cross a single set of railroad tracks?
49.
Within the requirements for concrete pipe, which of these requires specific securement methods?
50.
When securing paper rolls with friction mats as a primary method:
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