WY CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

41. Which of these is FALSE? The spare tire must:
not be damaged.
be approved by the truck manufacturer.
be properly inflated.
be the proper size.
42. Retarders:
reduce brake wear.
reduce the need for using your brakes.
help slow a vehicle.
All of the above.
43. Which of the following statements is true?
You do not have to worry about individuals driving cars with out-of-state license plates.
Short-term or daily rental truck drivers are often not used to driving a large vehicle and may pose a hazard to you.
Delivery truck drivers are professionals and do not pose any hazard to you.
You can always trust other drivers to turn in the direction that their turn signal is indicating.
44. When checking the steering system during your pre-trip inspection you should look for:
cracked drums.
shoes or pads with oil or grease on them.
steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees.
mismatched lock rings.
45. The heavier the vehicle:
the less work the brakes must do to stop it.
the more work the brakes must do to stop it.
the higher the center of gravity will be.
None of the above.
46. Which of these statements about using your mirrors is FALSE?
When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you.
There are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
You should use your mirrors to spot overtaking vehicles.
None of the above.
47. In coming down a long, steep downgrade, which of the following is NOT a factor you should consider to select an appropriate safe speed?
Steepness of the grade
Road conditions
Your schedule
Weather
48. Which of the following statements about driving in slippery conditions is NOT true?
Wet ice is more slippery than ice that is not wet.
When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before the road will.
As the temperature rises to the point where ice begins to melt, the road becomes less slippery.
The roads are most slippery in the first half hour after it starts to rain.
49. Drivers who must stop on a road or the shoulder of any road must put out their emergency warning devices within:
15 minutes
20 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
50. Before operating the vehicle, the driver should:
rely on the last vehicle inspection and skip the pre-trip inspection.
review the last vehicle inspection report.
should not review the vehicle inspection report and immediately try to find any vehicle defects.
None of the above.
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