WY CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. Which of the following is not proper tie-down equipment:
Bungee cords
Straps
Chains
Ropes
12. To make sure you always have overhead clearance, always be aware that:
an empty vehicle is taller than a loaded one.
re-paving or packed snow may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses.
some roads can cause a vehicle to tilt.
All of the above.
13. When you are driving on a slippery road, you should NOT:
take curves at slower speeds.
keep a longer following distance.
adjust turning and braking to road conditions.
use the engine brake or speed retarder.
14. Which of the following statements about drinking alcohol is true?
The BAC measures the amount of alcohol in your body.
Alcohol first affects judgment and self-control, which are necessary for safe driving.
Only time will sober you up.
All of the above.
15. A driver distraction is anything that takes your attention away from driving, such as:
adjusting the radio.
pedestrians.
billboards.
All of the above.
16. Broken suspension parts:
should not be a concern unless you are driving on steep grades.
can be extremely dangerous.
hold up the vehicle and its load and keep the axles in place.
All of the above.
17. When approaching a traffic light that has been green for a long time, you should:
speed up to get through the light.
maintain your current speed.
start slowing down and be ready to stop.
None of the above.
18. The service line is also called:
power line.
brake line.
cable line.
control line.
19. Hydroplaning:
only occurs at extremely high speeds.
never occurs at speeds below 40 mph.
only happens when tire pressure is higher than normal.
can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
20. If your vehicle has power steering, during your pre-trip external inspection you must check that:
the engine rpm is down close to idle.
there are no power steering fluid leaks or damage to the power steering hoses.
there are 2 lit red lights indicating it's there.
there's a function light.
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