Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | Alaska 2024 #1 Page 6 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Alaska class A license test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a AK CDL class A permit in 2024, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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36 . If planning to stop on the road to unload cargo, you should:
You should tap your brakes and flash your brake lights to warn other drivers any time you plan to slow or stop where other drivers may not expect you to do so. Use this technique when stopping on the road to unload cargo or passengers.
37 . If the brakes pull to one side or the other when used:
If the brakes pull to one side or the other when used, it is an indication of brake trouble.
38 . When parking, you should not use the parking brake if:
If your brakes are hot after coming down a steep grade, you should not use your parking brake when parking. Let your brakes cool before applying the parking brake or risk damaging the brakes.
39 . Hydroplaning:
Hydroplaning is an effect in which a vehicle's tires lose traction with the surface of the road and instead glide along a layer of water. There does not have to be a large amount of water on the road for this to occur. Hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as 30 mph.
40 . Placards should be used:
Warning placards are required to be used any time a vehicle is carrying designated types and amounts of hazardous materials. A placarded vehicle must display placards on all four of its sides.
41 . For safety purposes, when should you turn off a retarder?
Retarders are mechanisms in some vehicles that help slow a vehicle and reduce the need for braking. However, using a retarder may cause wheels to skid when they have poor traction. Turn off retarders when traveling under wet, snowy, or icy conditions.
42 . When backing a truck, you should:
Backing a commercial motor vehicle is always dangerous because you cannot see everything behind you. When backing, make frequent checks of the mirrors on both sides of the vehicle. Use a helper whenever possible.
2024 Alaska | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class A license in Alaska is defined as a commercial driver's license that allows holders to operate any combination of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the towed vehicle is heavier than 10,000 pounds. It typically covers vehicles like tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, tank vehicles, and livestock carriers.
A Class A CDL license in Alaska allows the holder to operate vehicles such as tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, flatbeds, livestock carriers, and tank vehicles. The license covers any combination of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, given the towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 pounds.
To obtain a Class A CDL license in Alaska, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), possess a valid driver's license, pass a vision test, and complete a written knowledge test. You're also required to pass a skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic vehicle control test, and an on-road driving exam.
In Alaska, you must be at least 18 years old to obtain a Class A CDL for intrastate driving (within state lines). However, federal regulations require drivers to be at least 21 years old to drive commercial vehicles across state lines (interstate) or to transport hazardous materials.
While specific endorsements aren't required for a Class A CDL, they allow you to operate specialized vehicles. Endorsements include H (Hazardous Materials), N (Tank Vehicles), P (Passenger Vehicles), S (School Buses), T (Double/Triple Trailers), and X (Combination of Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials). Each requires an additional knowledge test, and some require a skills test.
The Class A CDL skills test in Alaska consists of three parts: a pre-trip vehicle inspection to assess your ability to determine if your vehicle is safe to drive, a basic vehicle control test to evaluate your ability to control the vehicle, and an on-road driving exam where you demonstrate your ability to safely drive the vehicle on public roads.
Yes, there are limitations for Class A CDL license holders. These include restrictions based on the driver's experience, age, health status, and specific vehicle features. For instance, drivers may have restrictions if they fail the air brake portion of the test or if they drive a vehicle without a full air brake system. Also, drivers under 21 are restricted to intrastate driving.
In Alaska, the written Class A CDL test is primarily administered in English to ensure drivers can understand road signs and signals. However, the state allows the use of translators or interpreters for those who don't speak English fluently. It's advisable to contact your local DMV office beforehand to confirm their specific policies regarding language assistance.
Yes, accommodations can be made for the Class A CDL written test in Alaska if you have a disability. You need to inform the DMV about your specific needs when scheduling your test. They can provide aids such as audio versions of the test, extra time, or quiet testing environments depending on your requirements.
Yes, if you don't pass the Class A CDL written test in Alaska, you can retake it. However, you must wait at least one day before retaking the test. The Alaska DMV allows multiple attempts, but repeated failures may require additional training or instruction before another attempt is allowed. Fees may apply for each test attempt.