Alaska CDL Practice Test Questions and Answers (AK) 7

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Sample Alaska CDL Test Questions - General Knowledge

Question 1

How can an underloaded front axle affect vehicle control?

  1. A It always makes the steering physically harder to turn
  2. B It can produce poor or unsafe steering control
  3. C It automatically causes the trailer to fishtail
  4. D It damages the shock absorbers immediately

Correct answer: B – It can produce poor or unsafe steering control

An underloaded front axle may not carry enough weight for safe steering. The problem can occur when cargo weight is shifted too far toward the rear of the vehicle. Proper weight balance helps maintain steering control and prevents excessive loading or underloading of individual axles.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 3.2.4, “Balance the Weight”

Question 2

Beginning a right turn by first swinging left may encourage a following driver to pass on your right. True or false?

  1. A True
  2. B False

Correct answer: A – True

A driver behind a commercial vehicle may interpret an initial swing to the left as a left turn and attempt to pass on the right. The commercial vehicle could then collide with that vehicle while completing its right turn. When extra space is needed, turn wide while completing the maneuver rather than swinging left before starting it.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 2.7.6, “Space for Turns”

Question 3

As students cross a roadway in front of a school bus, which path should they use?

  1. A Far enough in front of the bus to remain visible to the driver
  2. B Directly against the front bumper
  3. C Behind the bus and close to the rear bumper
  4. D Along the driver’s side where mirrors cannot show them

Correct answer: A – Far enough in front of the bus to remain visible to the driver

The Alaska CDL manual directs crossing students to move far enough in front of the school bus to remain in the driver’s view. They should stop at the roadway edge, check traffic, and wait for the driver’s signal before crossing. They must continue watching for traffic as they proceed across the road.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 10.2.3, “Unloading Procedures on the Route”

Question 4

At highway speed, approximately how far ahead should a commercial driver scan?

  1. A One-eighth mile
  2. B One-quarter mile
  3. C One-half mile
  4. D Three-quarters mile

Correct answer: B – One-quarter mile

Commercial drivers should look at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead. At highway speeds, that viewing interval is approximately one-quarter mile. Looking well ahead helps the driver recognize slowing traffic, entering vehicles, changing signals, and other conditions early enough to adjust speed or position smoothly.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 2.4.1, “Seeing Ahead”

Question 5

What does an orange background on a highway sign generally indicate?

  1. A Temporary traffic control, such as road construction or maintenance
  2. B A general roadway warning
  3. C Route or destination guidance
  4. D A required stop

Correct answer: A – Temporary traffic control, such as road construction or maintenance

Federal traffic-control standards assign orange to temporary traffic control. Orange signs commonly warn of road work, maintenance operations, temporary detours, or changed traffic patterns. Yellow is generally used for permanent warning signs, while green is associated with direction guidance and red is used for stop or prohibition messages.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 11th ed., Revision 1 — § 1D.05, “Color Code”

Question 6

After the initial 50-mile cargo check, when must cargo and its securement devices be reexamined, unless a duty-status change requires an earlier check?

  1. A After 1 hour or 50 miles, whichever comes first
  2. B After 3 hours or 150 miles, whichever comes first
  3. C After 6 hours or 300 miles, whichever comes first
  4. D Only after reaching the destination

Correct answer: B – After 3 hours or 150 miles, whichever comes first

Federal rules require a truck or truck-tractor driver to inspect cargo and securement within the first 50 miles. The driver must reexamine them after a duty-status change or after driving three hours or 150 miles, whichever occurs first. The Alaska manual presents the same inspection interval. Limited exceptions apply when cargo is sealed against inspection or loaded so inspection is impracticable.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 2.1.6, “Inspection During a Trip”, 49 CFR § 392.9(b)(2)–(4) – Inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices and systems

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