AR DMV AR DMV Commercial Driver Licensing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is required before an Arkansas CDL applicant can take the skills test?
- A standard driver's license only
- A valid Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) held for at least 14 days (Correct answer)
- A 40-hour training course only
- Employer sponsorship
Correct answer: A valid Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) held for at least 14 days
Arkansas CDL applicants must hold a valid Commercial Learner's Permit for at least 14 days before taking the CDL skills test.
Question 2: In Arkansas, a CDL holder convicted of a first-offense DWI in a commercial vehicle faces a CDL disqualification of:
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 1 year (Correct answer)
- 3 years
Correct answer: 1 year
A first DWI conviction while operating a commercial vehicle results in a one-year CDL disqualification in Arkansas.
Question 3: Which of the following automatically results in a lifetime CDL disqualification in Arkansas?
- Two reckless driving convictions
- Using a commercial vehicle in the commission of a felony involving controlled substances (Correct answer)
- Three speeding tickets in one year
- Failure to pass a random drug test
Correct answer: Using a commercial vehicle in the commission of a felony involving controlled substances
Using a commercial vehicle to commit a felony involving controlled substances results in a lifetime CDL disqualification under federal law.
Question 4: What is the purpose of the pre-trip inspection that Arkansas CDL drivers must conduct?
- To calculate route mileage
- To identify vehicle defects before operating the vehicle (Correct answer)
- To verify cargo weight limits
- To check for outstanding traffic warrants
Correct answer: To identify vehicle defects before operating the vehicle
CDL drivers must perform a pre-trip inspection before each trip to identify mechanical defects that could make the vehicle unsafe to operate.
Question 5: What is the federal weight limit for a standard commercial vehicle on most Arkansas interstate highways?
- 60,000 lbs
- 73,280 lbs
- 80,000 lbs (Correct answer)
- 90,000 lbs
Correct answer: 80,000 lbs
The federal gross vehicle weight limit on the Interstate Highway System, including in Arkansas, is 80,000 lbs.
Question 6: How often must Arkansas CDL holders renew their license?
- Every 2 years
- Every 4 years
- Every 5 years (Correct answer)
- Every 8 years
Correct answer: Every 5 years
Arkansas CDL holders must renew their license every 5 years.
AR DMV AR DMV Commercial Driver Licensing 2
What is required before an Arkansas CDL applicant can take the skills test?