WY CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?
Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
Look under the vehicle for the wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
All of the above.
32. To make the brakes work, air brakes use:
carbon monoxide.
hydraulic air.
nitrogen.
compressed air.
33. Which of the following statements about using turn signals is true?
To turn safely you must keep one hand on the wheel.
You should use your turn signals when your vehicle is parked at the side of the road.
To keep others from trying to pass you, you should signal just before you turn.
None of the above.
34. When driving in extremely hot weather, if the air pressure in the tires is too high, you should:
call your supervisor.
continue driving.
let air out of the tires to decrease pressure.
stop and remain stopped until the tires cool off.
35. Why should you cover your cargo?
To protect the cargo from weather.
To protect people from spilled cargo.
Because spill protection is a safety requirement in many states.
All of the above.
36. Warnings on low bridges or underpasses:
are often posted, but sometimes they are not.
must be posted.
are always posted.
None of the above.
37. Which of the following statements about driving in hot weather is true?
If a tire is too hot to touch, you should hose it down with water.
Spots where tar "bleeds" to the surface provide better traction.
You should check the tire mounting and air pressure before driving.
All of the above.
38. Why should you check your mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you?
To flash the brake lights if you are being tailgated.
To move out of their way if they want to get past.
To better assess your own speed.
To know whether you can make a quick lane change in an emergency.
39. How can you avoid rolling back when you start your vehicle?
Accelerate quickly so the vehicle does not jerk.
Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
Use stab braking before you engage the clutch.
All of the above.
40. A bridge formula permits less maximum axle weight for axles that:
are closer together
are further apart than normal
have a high center of gravity
have poor weight balance
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