Arkansas (AR) CDL manual 2026

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1. 1

   Introduction

   Everyone

   You will lose your CDL for at least 60 days for your first railroad-highway grade crossing violation.

   What penalty may a court impose for holding more than one license?

   1. AA fine of up to $1,000 and no jail time
   2. BA disqualification of exactly 30 days
   3. CA fine of up to $10,000 and no jail time
   4. DA fine of up to $5,000 or a jail term

   How long do you lose your CDL for three or more serious traffic violations in three years?

   1. AAt least 90 days
   2. BAt least three years
   3. CAt least 60 days
   4. DAt least 120 days
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2. 2

   Driving Safely

   Everyone

   Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph with a lot of water.

   You are the first driver to stop at a crash scene on a busy highway. After parking your vehicle safely, what should you do first?

   1. APhotograph the damaged vehicles for the insurance companies
   2. BProtect the area with warning devices so another crash does not happen
   3. CCollect statements from witnesses while their memories are fresh
   4. DMove the damaged vehicles off the roadway onto the shoulder

   What should you do about an aggressive driver's gestures?

   1. ARecord them for the incident report
   2. BAcknowledge them so the driver calms down
   3. CReturn them once, to establish a boundary
   4. DIgnore them and refuse to react
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3. 3

   Transporting Cargo Safely

   Everyone

   Stopping distance increases with overloading, and brakes can fail when forced to work too hard.

   What is the main purpose of the diamond-shaped placards displayed on some trucks and trailers?

   1. ATo mark loads that are overweight or oversized for the route
   2. BTo show that the cargo has cleared a customs inspection
   3. CTo warn others about the hazard class of the cargo on board
   4. DTo identify the motor carrier's operating authority number

   When is a high center of gravity most dangerous?

   1. AOn long straight stretches at highway speed
   2. BDuring hard braking from low speed
   3. CWhile backing into a loading dock
   4. DIn curves, or when swerving to avoid a hazard
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4. 4

   Transporting Passengers

   P endorsement (bus)

   Caution riders to watch their step when leaving the bus.

   What does the manual say about the seat belt at the driver's position?

   1. AIt is required only when passengers are aboard
   2. BThe seat should have one, and you should always use it
   3. CIt is optional if the seat has an air suspension
   4. DIt is required only on interstate charter runs

   During your pre-trip inspection of a bus interior, which of these items must be in safe working condition before you drive?

   1. AOnboard entertainment screens and charging ports
   2. BHandholds, railings, and rider signaling devices
   3. CPassenger reading lamps and window shades
   4. DAir conditioning vents at every seat row
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5. 5

   Air Brakes

   Any vehicle with air brakes

   When brakes equipped with automatic adjusters are found out of adjustment, the driver should take the vehicle to a repair facility as soon as possible to have the problem corrected.

   Besides a red warning light, what device do many air-braked vehicles use to alert the driver to low air pressure?

   1. AA flashing of the exterior headlights
   2. BAn automatic downshift of the transmission
   3. CA vibration built into the brake pedal
   4. DA buzzer that sounds in the cab

   How may the parking brakes be operated on an older air-braked vehicle?

   1. ABy a key-operated switch on the dash
   2. BBy a foot-operated ratchet pedal
   3. CBy a lever
   4. DBy a cable running to the rear axle
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6. 6

   Combination Vehicles

   Class A

   Landing gear must be fully raised before driving; crank handle secured; never drive with gear partially raised.

   Why is a fully loaded tractor-trailer more likely to roll over in a curve than a passenger car?

   1. AIts longer wheelbase makes the steering less responsive
   2. BIts brakes take longer to build application pressure
   3. CIts tires are wider and grip the pavement harder
   4. DIts cargo raises the center of gravity far above the road

   The trailer wheels lock and the trailer begins to swing around. What is this kind of jackknife called?

   1. AA rearward amplification event
   2. BAn off-tracking skid
   3. CA tractor jackknife
   4. DA trailer jackknife
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7. 7

   Doubles and Triples

   T endorsement

   Below 40 mph, keep one second of following distance per 10 feet of vehicle length.

   A converter dolly has no spring brakes. How do you release its brakes so it can be moved into position?

   1. AOpen the petcock on the dolly air tank
   2. BPull the release arm on the dolly's fifth wheel
   3. CPush in the trailer air supply knob on the tractor dash
   4. DCrank the dolly landing gear to its fully raised stop

   Your tractor has a sliding fifth wheel. What must be true of its locking pins during inspection?

   1. AThe pins greased and free to move
   2. BAll pins withdrawn so the slide can float
   3. CAt least one pin engaged on each rail
   4. DAll pins present and locked in place
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8. 8

   Tank Vehicles

   N endorsement

   On tank trailers, if your drive wheels or trailer wheels begin to skid, your vehicle may jackknife.

   At a rest stop you notice product dripping from underneath your cargo tank. What should you do?

   1. ADrive slowly to the delivery point so the load is off before repairs
   2. BTighten the nearest fitting and continue the trip if the drip slows down
   3. CKeep the vehicle parked and get the leak handled; never drive a leaking tank
   4. DContinue the trip but stay on rural roads away from heavy traffic

   Compared with most other kinds of cargo, why does a load of liquid in a tank make a truck easier to roll over?

   1. ALiquid cargo gradually lowers the air pressure in the tires
   2. BMuch of the load's weight is carried high above the roadway
   3. CLiquid loads are always heavier than dry freight loads
   4. DTank trailers ride on narrower axles than flatbed trailers
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9. 9

   Hazardous Materials

   H endorsement

   Attending the vehicle means being on it and awake outside the sleeper berth, or within 100 feet with a clear and unobstructed view of it.

   When your vehicle must be placarded, where on the vehicle do the placards belong?

   1. AOn the rear doors and the driver's door only
   2. BOn both sides only, mounted near the axles
   3. COn the front, rear, and both sides of the vehicle
   4. DOn the roof and the rear of the trailer

   Hazardous materials rules are built around three broad goals. Which set below matches the intent of those rules?

   1. AContainment, risk communication, and safe drivers and equipment
   2. BDelivery speed, fuel efficiency, and the lowest shipping cost
   3. CRecycling, disposal, and long-term storage of hazardous waste
   4. DRoadside inspection, fuel taxation, and vehicle registration
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10. 10

    School Buses

    S endorsement

    The bus stops no closer than about 15 feet and no farther than about 50 feet from the nearest rail.

    What does a sign mounted below the cross-buck tell you?

    1. AThe speed limit for crossing the tracks
    2. BThe number of tracks at the crossing
    3. CThe name of the railroad operating the line
    4. DThe distance to the next crossing

    How far can the blind spot behind a school bus extend, depending on the bus's size?

    1. AUp to about 100 feet
    2. BUp to about 400 feet
    3. CUp to about 200 feet
    4. DUp to about 800 feet
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11. 11

    Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection

    Everyone (skills test)

    Inspect that handrails are secure and, if equipped, that the step lights are working.

    What must be true of the lug nuts on every wheel?

    1. AAll fitted with locking washers
    2. BAll of the same manufacturer
    3. CAll present and not loose
    4. DAll torqued within the past 30 days

    What color must the reflectors mounted on the rear of a trailer be during your inspection?

    1. ABlue reflectors
    2. BRed reflectors
    3. CWhite reflectors
    4. DAmber reflectors
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The official Arkansas CDL manual