Alaska CDL - General Knowledge
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You are required to have a CDL if you drive what kind of vehicle? - ANSWER -A single
or combination vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
-Any size vehicle that requires hazardous material placards.
T or F: If you are driving a vehicle regulated under Federal Motor Carrier Regulations,
you are required by law to wear a seatbelt. - ANSWER True
What is the purpose of the pre-trip inspection? - ANSWER To determine if you know if
the vehicle is safe to drive.
Which of the following candidates meets the physical qualifications for the CDL?
-An individual with a clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin for
control.
-An individual with a clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular
disease.
-An individual with one arm amputated.
-An individual with mild exercise induced asthma that can be easily managed with an
inhaler. - ANSWER An individual with mild exercise induced asthma that can be easily
managed with an inhaler.
The N endorsement authorizes drivers to drive: - ANSWER tank vehicles
Class C CDL allows a driver to drive what kind of vehicle? - ANSWER Any vehicle not
described in Class A or B above but is: Designed to transport 16 or more passengers,
including the driver; or used in the transportation of hazardous materials that require the
vehicle to be placarded
The S endorsement authorizes drivers to drive: - ANSWER school bus
Class A CDL covers which of the following? - ANSWER Any combination of vehicles
with a gross vehicle weight rating, GVWR, of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the
GVWR of the vehicle or vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
If you pass the required knowledge tests, you must take which of the following skills
test?
a. Pre-trip inspection test
b. Basic control skills test
c. Road test
d. Hazmat skills test
, e. a,b,c
f. None of the above
g. All of the above - ANSWER e. a,b,c
The P endorsement authorizes drivers to: - ANSWER drive vehicles carrying
passengers.
The X endorsement authorizes drivers to drive: - ANSWER vehicles transporting
hazardous materials and tank vehicles.
The Zero Tolerance Law refers to what? - ANSWER The government has zero
tolerance for operating a commercial vehicle while under the influence of an impairing
substance.
What does the Doubles Test, a knowledge test, cover? - ANSWER Covers the
information required for pulling double trailers.
If a driver is convicted of driving while impaired while operating a CMV that is placarded
for hazardous materials, the driver will: - ANSWER be CDL disqualified for at least 3
years after the first offense and CDL disqualified for life if a second offense occurs.
Which of the following vision requirements must be met when applying for a CDL?
a. Vision acuity: at least 20/40 for each eye and both eyes together, with or without
corrective lenses.
b. Field of Vision: at least 140 degrees.
c. Depth of Perception: demonstrated ability to distinguish the relative distance of
objects from the bus.
d. Color Vision: demonstrated ability to distinguish colors that pertain to driving and
traffic control.
e. All of the above - ANSWER e. All of the above
Serious traffic violations include which of the following?
a. Excessive speeding (15 mph or more above posted speed).
b. Reckless driving.
c. Following too closely.
d. Erratic lane changes.
e. All of the above - ANSWER e. All of the above
Once the Division of Motor Vehicles receives notification of an individuals positive result
on a drug or alcohol test and the driver is disqualified, for how many years after the
disqualification period will the test results remain on a persons record? - ANSWER 2
years
CORRECT 100%
You are required to have a CDL if you drive what kind of vehicle? - ANSWER -A single
or combination vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
-Any size vehicle that requires hazardous material placards.
T or F: If you are driving a vehicle regulated under Federal Motor Carrier Regulations,
you are required by law to wear a seatbelt. - ANSWER True
What is the purpose of the pre-trip inspection? - ANSWER To determine if you know if
the vehicle is safe to drive.
Which of the following candidates meets the physical qualifications for the CDL?
-An individual with a clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin for
control.
-An individual with a clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular
disease.
-An individual with one arm amputated.
-An individual with mild exercise induced asthma that can be easily managed with an
inhaler. - ANSWER An individual with mild exercise induced asthma that can be easily
managed with an inhaler.
The N endorsement authorizes drivers to drive: - ANSWER tank vehicles
Class C CDL allows a driver to drive what kind of vehicle? - ANSWER Any vehicle not
described in Class A or B above but is: Designed to transport 16 or more passengers,
including the driver; or used in the transportation of hazardous materials that require the
vehicle to be placarded
The S endorsement authorizes drivers to drive: - ANSWER school bus
Class A CDL covers which of the following? - ANSWER Any combination of vehicles
with a gross vehicle weight rating, GVWR, of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the
GVWR of the vehicle or vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
If you pass the required knowledge tests, you must take which of the following skills
test?
a. Pre-trip inspection test
b. Basic control skills test
c. Road test
d. Hazmat skills test
, e. a,b,c
f. None of the above
g. All of the above - ANSWER e. a,b,c
The P endorsement authorizes drivers to: - ANSWER drive vehicles carrying
passengers.
The X endorsement authorizes drivers to drive: - ANSWER vehicles transporting
hazardous materials and tank vehicles.
The Zero Tolerance Law refers to what? - ANSWER The government has zero
tolerance for operating a commercial vehicle while under the influence of an impairing
substance.
What does the Doubles Test, a knowledge test, cover? - ANSWER Covers the
information required for pulling double trailers.
If a driver is convicted of driving while impaired while operating a CMV that is placarded
for hazardous materials, the driver will: - ANSWER be CDL disqualified for at least 3
years after the first offense and CDL disqualified for life if a second offense occurs.
Which of the following vision requirements must be met when applying for a CDL?
a. Vision acuity: at least 20/40 for each eye and both eyes together, with or without
corrective lenses.
b. Field of Vision: at least 140 degrees.
c. Depth of Perception: demonstrated ability to distinguish the relative distance of
objects from the bus.
d. Color Vision: demonstrated ability to distinguish colors that pertain to driving and
traffic control.
e. All of the above - ANSWER e. All of the above
Serious traffic violations include which of the following?
a. Excessive speeding (15 mph or more above posted speed).
b. Reckless driving.
c. Following too closely.
d. Erratic lane changes.
e. All of the above - ANSWER e. All of the above
Once the Division of Motor Vehicles receives notification of an individuals positive result
on a drug or alcohol test and the driver is disqualified, for how many years after the
disqualification period will the test results remain on a persons record? - ANSWER 2
years
