AR DMV AR DMV Commercial Driver Licensing 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) requires a Class A CDL in Arkansas?
- Over 10,001 lbs
- Over 16,001 lbs
- Over 26,001 lbs with a towed vehicle over 10,000 lbs (Correct answer)
- Over 50,000 lbs
Correct answer: Over 26,001 lbs with a towed vehicle over 10,000 lbs
A Class A CDL in Arkansas is required to operate a combination vehicle with a GVWR over 26,001 lbs towing a vehicle over 10,000 lbs.
Question 2: What type of vehicles does a Class B CDL in Arkansas authorize a driver to operate?
- Any vehicle over 10,001 lbs GVWR
- Single vehicles over 26,001 lbs GVWR, or towing a vehicle not over 10,000 lbs (Correct answer)
- Only buses with more than 15 passengers
- Only hazardous material vehicles
Correct answer: Single vehicles over 26,001 lbs GVWR, or towing a vehicle not over 10,000 lbs
A Class B CDL covers single vehicles over 26,001 lbs GVWR or vehicles towing trailers up to 10,000 lbs GVWR.
Question 3: What is the minimum age to obtain a CDL for interstate commerce in Arkansas?
- 18 years old
- 19 years old
- 21 years old (Correct answer)
- 25 years old
Correct answer: 21 years old
Federal law requires CDL holders involved in interstate commerce to be at least 21 years old.
Question 4: Which endorsement is required on an Arkansas CDL to transport passengers on a bus with 16 or more seats?
- H endorsement
- N endorsement
- P endorsement (Correct answer)
- S endorsement
Correct answer: P endorsement
The P (Passenger) endorsement is required on a CDL to operate vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver.
Question 5: What does the 'H' endorsement on an Arkansas CDL authorize?
- Hauling oversized loads
- Transporting hazardous materials (Correct answer)
- High-occupancy vehicle operation
- Towing heavy equipment
Correct answer: Transporting hazardous materials
The H endorsement authorizes a CDL holder to transport hazardous materials that require placarding.
Question 6: What is the Hours of Service rule that limits how long a property-carrying commercial driver may drive without a break in Arkansas?
- 8 consecutive hours before a 30-minute break
- 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive off-duty hours (Correct answer)
- 12 hours of driving after 8 hours off
- 10 hours of driving after 6 hours off
Correct answer: 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive off-duty hours
Federal Hours of Service regulations, which apply in Arkansas, allow a maximum of 11 driving hours after 10 consecutive off-duty hours.
AR DMV AR DMV Commercial Driver Licensing 1
What gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) requires a Class A CDL in Arkansas?