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1.Under Alaska regulation 2 AAC 90.420, how often may the CDL knowledge tests be taken?
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Correct answer: D. Once per day until passed Under 2 AAC 90.420, the knowledge tests may be taken once per day until successful completion.
2.If Alaska DMV decides a second CDL road skills test is necessary, when can it be given?
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Correct answer: A. At least one week after the first test The Alaska manual: a second road skills test can be conducted at least one week after the first test if the department determines it is necessary; further testing is at the department's discretion.
3.Besides the age requirement, how long must an Alaska CDL applicant have held a valid driver license?
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Correct answer: B. At least one year Alaska requires the applicant to be 21 (interstate) or 18 (intrastate) and to have held a valid driver license for at least one year.
4.Since November 14, 2019, what is Alaska's minimum age to operate a CMV in intrastate commerce?
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Correct answer: B. 18 years The Alaska manual: an applicant must be at least 21 for interstate commerce or 18 (effective 11/14/19) for intrastate commerce.
5.Within how many days of a medical certificate's expiration must Alaska downgrade a CDL holder who has not filed a new one?
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Correct answer: D. 60 days The Alaska manual: the state is required to downgrade any CDL holder with an expired medical certificate on file within 60 days of expiration.
6.Under Alaska's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test a second time results in what disqualification?
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Correct answer: D. A minimum of ten years Alaska: refusal disqualifies the CDL for one year (three years with hazmat) on a first offense; a second and subsequent offense is a minimum ten-year disqualification.
7.Under Alaska's farm exemption, how far from the farm may a farmer-operated vehicle be driven without a CDL?
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Correct answer: A. No further than 150 miles Alaska exempts farm vehicles controlled and operated by a farmer, hauling farm products or machinery, not for hire, and driven no further than 150 miles from the farm.
8.What does Alaska's CDL restriction '7' (off-highway) mean?
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Correct answer: C. The CDL is limited to rural communities where road tests are not given Restriction 7 (off-highway) is used in specific rural communities where road tests are not administered; the license is restricted to those communities. A road skills test removes it.
9.Which tests are required to obtain an Alaska restriction 7 (off-highway) CDL?
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Correct answer: A. General knowledge test and a non-commercial road test The Alaska manual lists the tests for a restriction 7 CDL as the general knowledge test and a non-commercial road test; the road skills test is needed to remove it.
10.How far in advance can an Alaska CDL road test be scheduled online?
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Correct answer: D. From 24 hours before up to 60 days ahead Alaska's online scheduling lets you book a test 24 hours prior and up to 60 days in advance, and reschedule up to 24 hours before.
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