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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.
Which of these is the best general rule for night driving?
2.
Any driver convicted of violating an out-of-service order will be disqualified for a minimum of:
3.
Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true?
4.
The purpose of the retarders is to:
5.
Which of these is true about driving in a tunnel?
6.
The primary cause of fatal crashes is:
7.
When can your logbook be inspected?
8.
Backing of the commercial vehicle is:
9.
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:
10.
Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night?
11.
"The driver’s manual suggests several things to do when you pass a vehicle. Which of these is NOT one of them?"
12.
Hazmat placards are what shape?
13.
When securing an intermodal container on a chassis, what is the maximum allowable vertical travel when secured?
14.
A stack of shortwood loaded lengthwise can be secured with one tiedown if:
15.
All lights and reflectors should be operating properly, clean, and:
16.
You should lightly apply your brakes to flash the brake lights if:
17.
When loaded cement pipe over 45 inches in diameter, which pipes should be blocked, wedged, or otherwise immobilized?
18.
When securing building materials, spacer requirements include all of the following, EXCEPT:
19.
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?
20.
To prevent rolling, how many points of contact are required, at minimum, for a boulder resting on a rounded or partially rounded side?
21.
All of the following are key parts of the steering system except:
22.
To prevent brake fade you should:
23.
When shifting you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
24.
Load securement for cargo weighing 29,650 lbs must be able to withstand upward force of how many lbs?
25.
When securing paper rolls on a flatbed or curtainside vehicle, it is acceptable to stack rolls with eyes vertical:
26.
When driving through the work zone you should:
27.
To secure paper rolls with eyes horizontally against rearward movement, you can use which of the following EXCEPT:
28.
Whenever possible, a row of metal coils with eyes vertical requires one direct tiedown to secure against rearward movement at what maximum angle?
29.
Aggregate Working Load Limit is defined as:
30.
What is the minimum requirement for securing roll-off and hook containers?
31.
When banding paper rolls with eyes vertical, you should:
32.
The best way to keep brakes from getting too hot while going down long grades is to:
33.
Your log must include all of the following, EXCEPT:
34.
Under the adverse driving conditions exception, how many additional hours can you drive?
35.
What is low-speed offtracking?
36.
Combination vehicles must display license plates:
37.
When securing metal coils in a sided vehicle without anchor points:
38.
When securing metal coils, it is acceptable to use nailed blocking or cleats as the sole means to secure:
39.
When parked on the side of a two-lane road carrying traffic in both directions, place warning devices _________.
40.
Backing your vehicle in a straight line without crossing over or touching the exercise boundaries is called:
41.
What is a headboard?
42.
Where in the trailer could you place cargo so that the weight applied to the trailer tandems is greater than the weight of the cargo itself?
43.
Cargo must satisfy one of the following securement conditions, EXCEPT:
44.
A good inspection habit is for the driver to re-inspect the cargo:
45.
The most common cause of skids is:
46.
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.
47.
Which of the statements about an inspection of the suspension components is true?
48.
Products that pose a risk to health, safety
and property during transportation are called:
49.
When securing concrete pipe up to 45 inches loaded crosswise, tiedowns through the pipe must be:
50.
The pre-trip inspection should generally include how many steps?
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