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Free Arizona 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 AZ General Knowledge Practice Test has the same questions as the real exam which is based on the Arizona CDL manual. Our test covers most of the subject areas on the Arizona 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 Arizona 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 free CDL practice test now!

Our CDL practice tests:
Based on 2021 AZ commercial driver's license manual
Full answers + detailed explanations
Perfect for first-time, renewal applicants
AZ CDL General Knowledge Test format:
50 questions
40 correct answers to pass
80% passing score
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List of questions
1.
What are the Federal standards for the gross vehicle weight of a 5 axle commercial vehicle?
2.
The most important thing you can do when dealing with an aggressive driver is:
3.
Which of these is not part of the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?
4.
Turn signals facing the front should be amber or:
5.
What is the minimum WLL of each tiedown used to secure crushed or flattened vehicles?
6.
How many red reflective triangles are you required to carry?
7.
When making a left turn, you should do which of the following?
8.
Which day below contains a violation?
Day 1

Day 2
9.
When you encounter a driver that appears to be distracted, you should:
10.
Which of the following is not a method of securing side-by-side cargo?
11.
In case of tire failure, you should do all of the following except:
12.
Option #3 for securing metal coils transported with eyes lengthwise includes all of the following except:
13.
When securing rolls of paper with eyes vertical, how many points of contact are required to consider a roll secure?
14.
Why should drivers always be looking for hazards?
15.
Ideally, where would you like the cargo's center of gravity located?
16.
You are traveling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot that they have failed. What should you do?
17.
Most serious skids result from:
18.
A cleat is a short piece of wood used:
19.
The 14 hour limit can be extended by:
20.
You should signal continuously while turning because:
21.
What is the safe number to use in calculations for the weight of fuel?
22.
Rims with welding repairs or missing lugs:
23.
What affect will sliding the trailer tandems forward have on the weight distribution?
24.
If you have a road emergency and must park on the shoulder, how soon should you put out your triangles?
25.
Backing into a space that is to the right rear of your vehicle is referred to as:
26.
A dunnage bag is:
27.
Specific securement methods are required for boulders that:
28.
Gross combination weight (GCW) is:
29.
If you must cross into the oncoming lane to make a turn, you should:
30.
What three distances build up the total stopping distance of your truck or bus?
31.
What violations occurred in this example?

Day 1


Day 2
32.
When loading a trailer, if the cargo is loaded all to the rear, it may result in:
33.
Drivers of trucks and tractor-trailers with cargo must check that the cargo is well secured within the first ___ miles of the trip.
34.
Based on the following figures, how much fuel can you legally add while remaining legal on the steer axle?

Load rating of steer tires: 6,150 pounds

Percentage of fuel weight to steer axle: 85%

Steer axle weight limit in states you're travelling: 20,000 pounds

Weight Before Fueling: Steer: 11,500, drives: 33,100, gross: 76,700

35.
Should brake adjustment be checked often?
36.
If a CDL-holder's privilege to drive non-CMV's is revoked or suspended more than once for alcohol, felony, or controlled substance violations, the CDL will be disqualified for:
37.
Under normal circumstances, what is the maximum allowed width for commercial vehicles?
38.
"Brake fade" is:
39.
Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. While traveling on a level road, you press the brake pedal and find that it goes to the floor. Which of these statements is true?
40.
An ABS light that comes on or stays on while driving indicates:
41.
When your vehicle is out of gear for more than its length, it will be scored as:
42.
If you do not have a CB-radio, what procedure should you follow on an accident scene?
43.
What hours must your logbook show?
44.
A DUI conviction for a CDL-holder will result in disqualification for a minimum of:
45.
The basic control skills exam allows for a maximum of how many points scored?
46.
Stab braking should not be used on vehicles with:
47.
If a straight vehicle (not trailer or articulation) goes into front-wheel skid, it will:
48.
You weigh the truck immediately before and after fueling. Based on the following, determine what percentage of the weight goes to each set of axles.

Before fueling:

steer: 11,450, drives: 33,100, gross: 76,700

After fueling:

steer:11,850, drives: 33,300, gross: 77,300

49.
On what day and time does an 11 hour rule violation occur?
Day 1

Day 2

50.
The purpose of hazmat rules includes all of these except:
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