Arizona CDL Permit Test - Class A

During the on-road driving test, the examiner will be scoring you on specific driving maneuvers, as well as your general driving behavior.

A load of cargo must be properly balanced. Placing too much weight over an axle can damage the axle and make it more difficult for you to steer. Placing too little weight over an axle can cause poor traction, also leading to difficult handling.

Always turn on your four-way emergency flashers if you must park on the side of the road. This is especially important when traveling at night.

If you are convicted of any traffic violations while driving any vehicle, you must notify your employer within 30 days of the conviction. This rule excludes parking violations.

When approaching a long downgrade, you should shift into a lower gear then use proper braking techniques. Using the brakes alone could cause them to overheat and fail. The braking power of the engine, which is maximized by being in a lower gear, will be the principal way of controlling your speed on a downgrade.

The securement of cargo must be checked within the first 50 miles of a trip, and then again every three hours or 150 miles.

Always observe posted speed limits for work zones. Slow down if road or weather conditions are adverse, and slow down even more if workers are on or near the road.