Arizona CDL General Knowledge case studies
Arizona CDL General Knowledge · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Arizona CDL General Knowledge test is the core written knowledge exam that anyone pursuing a commercial driver license in Arizona must pass before moving on to endorsement tests and the skills (road) test. It is administered through Arizona MVD offices and authorized third-party testing providers, and it exists to confirm that a driver understands the safety rules, vehicle systems, and cargo practices that apply to large commercial vehicles on public roads. The Arizona CDL General Knowledge case studies are 5 cases and about 1,903 words.
1Downhill Grade With a Loaded Tanker After a Brake Fade Warning
You are driving a three-axle tanker with a smooth-bore barrel loaded to 80 percent capacity with a liquid cargo that has no baffles. Gross weight is 78,000 lb.
413 words, about 2 min2Doubles Converter Dolly Air Line Failure at a Rural Intersection
You are pulling a set of doubles: a tractor, a 28-foot lead trailer, a converter dolly, and a 28-foot rear trailer. You stop at a rural stop sign on a two-lane road and prepare to turn left onto a highway.
406 words, about 2 min3School Bus Stop on a Two-Lane Road With a Raised Median
You are driving a 72-passenger school bus on a four-lane road with two lanes in each direction and a raised concrete median separating the directions. You are carrying 40 students.
382 words, about 2 min4Hazardous Materials Placard Conflict at a Tunnel Checkpoint
You are hauling a load of UN 1203, gasoline, in a cargo tank. Your shipping papers show 4,000 lb of gasoline and a small package of UN 1263, paint, at 50 lb.
369 words, about 2 min5Passenger Bus With a Smoking Wheel Bearing on a Mountain Route
You are driving a 40-foot motorcoach with 38 passengers on a mountain route. After a long climb, you stop at a scenic overlook.
333 words, about 2 min