Arkansas CDL Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is 1/4 mile.

While driving, you should scan the road 12–15 seconds ahead. At 60 mph, your vehicle will travel a quarter of a mile in 15 seconds.

Not quite. The answer is Brake hard and immediately.

Hard braking could cause your vehicle to go out of control, so brake gently only after the vehicle has slowed down and you have regained control.

Not quite. The answer is Start in the inside lane and swing right as you turn.

To make a left turn, don't start the turn until you have reached the center of the intersection. If you turn sooner, off-tracking may cause the left side of your vehicle to hit another vehicle. If there are two left-turn lanes, use the one on the right. If you use the lane on the left, you may be forced to swing right to make the turn, which can cause a collision with a vehicle to your right.

Not quite. The answer is There are blind spots you can't see.

If you can, use a helper when backing up. Even with all your mirrors, there are still blind spots that you cannot see. The helper can stand near the rear of your vehicle and keep an eye on your blind spots. He or she can signal you to stop before an accident can occur.

Not quite. The answer is one-fourth

In 2020, there were 1,900 crashes at railroad crossings in the United States. These included 437 crashes of CMVs at railroad crossings. This means 23% of all train-vehicle crashes involved a CMV.

Not quite. The answer is 50

Drivers of trucks transporting cargo must inspect the securement of the cargo within the first 50 miles of a trip and every three hours or 150 miles (whichever comes first) from then on.

Not quite. The answer is A thin layer of clear ice

Black ice is a thin layer of ice that is clear enough for you to see the road beneath. Black ice is treacherous because it makes the road only look wet, not icy.

Not quite. The answer is do both of the above.

Escape ramps have been built on many steep mountain downgrades. Escape ramps are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers. Escape ramps use a long bed of loose, soft material to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimes in combination with an upgrade.

Not quite. The answer is You could get hung up halfway across the tracks.

There may not be much space under your vehicle when it is heavily loaded. This is often a problem on dirt roads and in unpaved yards. If you try to cross a railroad track on a dirt road, your vehicle could get hung up halfway across the tracks. Be very careful when driving low-slung vehicles with little ground clearance to begin with, such as lowboys, car carriers, or moving vans.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above can work.

Today, most vehicles with ABS have a light on the instrument panel that will light up briefly when the vehicle is started to alert you about the ABS. Or you can check for wires from your brakes.

Not quite. The answer is Both of the above are advantages.

Steering to the left of a hazard can cause you to move into the path of an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle that is trying to pass you on the left.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

If an aggressive driver is trying to confront you, do not give the person the confrontation that he or she seeks. Instead, seek police, peace, and safety.

Not quite. The answer is wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.

Before you change lanes, you must first make sure that no vehicles are hiding in your blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is Main spring

Component R is a main leaf spring. Component U is an auxiliary leaf spring (sometimes called a helper spring), attached to the axle with the same U-bolt. Auxiliary springs are often employed in rear suspensions that have to support heavy loads.

Not quite. The answer is increase your following distance.

Tailgating is a major cause of rear-end collisions. If you're being tailgated, increase your following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you. That way, if you have to stop or slow down, you can do so gradually, reducing the risk of being rear-ended by the tailgater. It will also make it easier for the tailgater to pass you.

Not quite. The answer is use extra caution when you change lanes or pass.

In many states, speed limits are lower for trucks and buses than for cars. The difference can be as much as 15 mph. Use extra caution when you change lanes or pass on these roadways. Drive at the speed of the traffic but only if you can do so without driving at an illegal or unsafe speed. Keep a safe following distance.

Not quite. The answer is Neither (a) nor (b)

If you're starting off your vehicle on an incline, take several steps to keep from rolling back. If you have a manual transmission vehicle, partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake. Apply the parking brake whenever necessary to keep from rolling back. Release the parking brake only when you have applied enough engine power to keep from rolling back. On a combination vehicle equipped with a trailer brake hand valve, the hand valve can be applied to keep from rolling back.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

Sadly, the valuable cargo that you're carrying makes you a target for criminals. Take a variety of steps to ensure your safety at truck stops. First, study reviews of truck stops written by other drivers, and try to avoid truck stops that have been reported as dangerous. At a truck stop, park in a well-lit area, and lock the cab doors and cargo doors on your vehicle. Hide valuables in the cab from view. Let your carrier know where you'll be staying. Don't talk about the cargo that you're carrying; some criminal might overhear you.

Source: "Truck Stop Guide: Safety Tips and Tricks for Truckers," LubeZone, August 4, 2021

Not quite. The answer is do both of the above.

In Step 4 (Turn Off Engine and Check Lights) of the Seven-Step Inspection Method, set the parking brake and turn off the engine. Turn on the low-beam headlights and four-way flashers. In Step 5 (Walk-Around Inspection), leave the cab, walk to the front of your vehicle, and make sure that these lights are working.

Not quite. The answer is For all of the above reasons

There are several reasons to cover your cargo, including protecting other people and the cargo itself. In addition, it will help you comply with regulations in several states.