WYOMING CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph, you should leave at least _____ between you and the vehicle ahead.
2 seconds
3 seconds
5 seconds
4 seconds
12. To use road speed to know when to switch gears you should:
learn the operating rpm range of your vehicle.
watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the top of the range.
use the posted speed limit as a guide.
learn what speeds each gear is good for.
13. Confused drivers may:
stop without warning.
change direction suddenly.
change lanes for no apparent reason.
All of the above.
14. The size of motorcycles can cause you to misjudge their speed and distance. You should:
use extra caution before you pull out in front of a motorcycle.
check twice for motorcycles before pulling out into traffic.
never share lanes with motorcycles.
All of the above.
15. To keep your vehicle from rolling back when you start, you should:
pump the brakes.
partly engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake.
turn the engine off before you take your foot off the brake.
apply the emergency brake whenever necessary.
16. If you become drowsy while driving, you should:
take a break.
open the windows to get some fresh air.
try to fight it.
drink plenty of coffee.
17. When driving a 50-foot truck at 40 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
4 seconds
5 seconds
6 seconds
8 seconds
18. Escape ramps:
have been built to stop runaway vehicles on steep downgrades.
are used to safely leave the highway.
can only be used by trucks or passenger vehicles.
All of the above.
19. During the after-trip inspection, if you notice anything affecting safety or potentially leading to a mechanical breakdown, you should:
make a written report.
tell the shipper to make a written report.
try to fix the problem yourself.
ask the motor carrier to make a written report.
20. As you approach a turn, do not coast unsafely. Unsafe coasting occurs when:
you don't use turn signals before making a turn.
you downshift before making a turn.
your vehicle is out of gear for more than the length of your vehicle.
you downshift for less than the length of your vehicle.
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