Required to wear a seat belt at all times.

Exempt from wearing a seat belt.

Only required to wear a seat belt if the passengers have seat belts.

Not required to wear a seat belt, but is encouraged to do so.

Arkansas CDL Passenger 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When backing a truck, you should:

Only use the side mirrors on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Use both side mirrors.
Not use a helper.

Q.2

____ cannot be transported on a bus in a space occupied by people.

Beverages
Radioactive materials
Medical supplies

Q.3

A pre-trip inspection:

Should be done in the same way every time.
Should be done differently every time.
Does not always need to include all items of concern.

Q.4

When approaching a drawbridge with a green light:

You must stop.
You may proceed without stopping.
You must wait for the light to change to yellow.

Q.5

If there is a cargo fire in a box trailer:

The trailer doors should be opened.
The trailer doors should not be opened.
A large, heavy blanket should be put over the trailer.

Q.6

By beginning a left turn before reaching the center of an intersection, you:

Will likely complete the turn satisfactorily.
May hit other vehicles with the left side of your vehicle.
Can expect other drivers to move their vehicles to accommodate your turn.

Q.7

If feeling sleepy while driving, you should:

Press on and finish the trip.
Drive faster to arrive to your destination sooner.
Leave the road and take a nap.
Take an energy pill.

Q.8

If a traffic light has been green for a long time:

It will probably stay green as you approach.
It is likely broken.
It is likely that the light will soon change to yellow.
It is likely the light will skip yellow and change from green to red.

Q.9

If a tire rim is damaged, it should be:

Left on the vehicle.
Welded to repair the damage.
Replaced.
Put on the axle farthest from the driver.

Q.10

Watching the road ahead of you:

Allows you time to make a plan to avoid an upcoming hazard.
Is not encouraged as it distracts you from driving.
Is only important when traveling in congested traffic.

Q.11

A bus driver is:

Exempt from wearing a seat belt.
Only required to wear a seat belt if the passengers have seat belts.
Required to wear a seat belt at all times.
Not required to wear a seat belt, but is encouraged to do so.

Q.12

If carrying a heavy load that is slowing you down, you should:

Drive in the left lane.
Drive in the right lane.
Drive on the shoulder.
Keep the vehicle in second gear.

Q.13

A thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces is called:

White ice.
Black ice.
Green ice.
Blue ice.

Q.14

When using your mirrors, you should frequently look at your tires to:

Watch for tire fires.
See if the tires are rolling properly.
See if the tread is sufficient.
Get a sense of the size of the tire in relation to other vehicles.

Q.15

Steering wheel play should be no more than:

10 degrees.
50 degrees.
75 degrees.

Q.16

You should not use your mirrors:

When changing lanes.
When making a turn.
To determine how fast you are traveling.

Q.17

When you are driving while drowsy, you should:

Press on and try to finish the trip.
Take drugs to keep awake.
Stop and take a nap.
Stop for a coffee break.

Q.18

When backing with a trailer:

You should not back up in a straight line.
You should not correct drift until you are very far off course.
You should pull up to reposition the vehicle as needed.
You should avoid braking.

Q.19

One way to overcome the challenges of blind spots is to:

Drive faster than surrounding vehicles so no other drivers can pass you.
Drive in the left lane, allowing you to only worry about vehicles to your right.
Make frequent mirror checks and assess the positions of surrounding vehicles.
Avoid using your mirrors.

Q.20

If your coolant level is found to be low, you should:

Drain the radiator.
Add more coolant.
Add engine oil.
Tighten the belts.