Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | Arizona 2025 #1 Page 3 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Arizona 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 AZ CDL class A permit in 2025, 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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15 . A danger of swerving to avoid a hazard while driving a large truck is that:
While swerving can sometimes be the safest way to handle a hazard on the roadway, doing so is not without risk. Top-heavy vehicles and tractors with multiple trailers may flip over in a swerve.
16 . If your vehicle has air brakes, you must have ____ endorsement to operate the vehicle.
You must obtain an air brakes endorsement if you plan to operate a vehicle equipped with air brakes.
17 . When making a lane change, your turn signal:
You must always properly signal before turning or changing lanes.
18 . A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a tire that is not in the front of a commercial motor vehicle.
For safe operation, a commercial motor vehicle needs a tread depth of 4/32 of an inch in every major groove on the front tires, and a tread depth of 2/32 of an inch on other tires.
19 . During a basic vehicle control skills test, a look is when:
A driver uses a look when they open their door, leave their seated position, and walk to the back of the vehicle to check its position. During the straight line backing exercise, a driver may not exceed one look. During any other exercise, a driver may not exceed two looks.
20 . What do air brakes use to make the brakes work?
Many large CMVs are equipped with air brakes. An air braking system uses compressed air to operate.
21 . One way to prevent fatigue on long trips is to:
To avoid becoming fatigued on a long trip, you should take a break after every 100 miles or two hours of driving. Driving through the night, or during any other time when you would normally be asleep, raises the danger of fatigue.
2025 Arizona | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class B license in Arizona allows holders to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or towing a vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. This includes buses, farm labor vehicles, and any vehicle that transports hazardous materials. The license requires passing a general knowledge test and any relevant endorsement tests.
A Class B CDL license in Arizona allows the operation of single vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or towing a vehicle not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. This includes straight trucks, large buses, segmented buses, farm labor vehicles, and any vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
To acquire a Class B CDL license in Arizona, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), possess a valid Arizona driver's license, pass a vision test, and pass the written knowledge test. You will also need to complete a commercial driver's license application and pay the necessary fees. Lastly, you must pass a road skills test in the type of vehicle you plan to drive.
In Arizona, you must be at least 18 years old to apply for a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for intrastate driving (within Arizona only). However, to drive interstate (across state lines) or to carry hazardous materials, you must be at least 21 years old.
Specific endorsements aren't necessary for a Class B CDL license but they can expand the types of vehicles you're allowed to operate. Endorsements include passenger (P), school bus (S), and hazardous materials (H). Each endorsement requires additional knowledge tests, and the hazardous materials endorsement requires a background check.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in Arizona includes three parts: a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic vehicle control test, and an on-road driving test. These assessments evaluate your ability to inspect your vehicle for safety, control the vehicle in various settings (like backing and turning), and drive safely in real-world traffic situations.
Yes, Class B CDL license holders can only drive vehicles designed to carry 24 passengers or more, including the driver, and single vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more. They cannot tow trailers more than 10,000 lbs. If they want to drive combination vehicles or tow larger trailers, they need a Class A CDL.
Yes, the Arizona Department of Transportation offers the written Class B CDL test in Spanish. However, federal regulations require that all CDL holders understand English well enough to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Yes, you can request test accommodations for the Class B CDL written exam in Arizona if you have a disability. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) provides reasonable testing accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact your local Motor Vehicle Division office in advance to arrange these accommodations.
Yes, you can retake the Class B CDL written test in Arizona if you fail on your first attempt. There is generally a waiting period between attempts, usually one day. You will also need to pay a retesting fee each time you retake the test. It's recommended to study thoroughly before retesting to increase your chances of passing.