CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (WYOMING) - PRACTICE TEST

11. The wheels of a large combination vehicle are more likely to lock up when:
the trailer has new tires.
the vehicle is heavily loaded.
you are traveling in very hot weather.
the vehicle is lightly loaded.
12. Before unloading explosive materials, you should:
use hooks or other metal tools if possible.
keep the engine running.
turn your engine off.
connect heater power sources.
13. _____ is a thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces.
Black ice
White ice
Grey ice
Blue ice
14. Name two causes of tire fires.
Driver smoking and poor ventilation.
Excessive braking
Under-inflated tires and dual tires that touch
Mismatched tires and road debris.
15. Before driving a vehicle with a dual brake brake system, the driver should:
wait at least 5 minutes before driving.
pump the brake pedal 10 times to build pressure.
allow time for the air compressor to build up a minimum of 100 psi pressure in both the primary and secondary systems.
wait at least 10 minutes before driving.
16. If you cannot see well enough while driving in cold weather, you should:
reduce your speed and make sure the windshield washer works.
stop safely and fix the problem.
turn your defroster on and slow down until you can see again.
keep driving and check that the wiper blades press against the window hard enough to wipe the windshield clean.
17. If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, you should place warning devices _______ toward the approaching traffic.
3, 15 and 45 feet
5, 25 and 50 feet
10, 100 and 200 feet
5, 50 and 500 feet
18. Enough tread is especially important in winter conditions. You need at least ________ tread depth on steering axle tires.
6/24 inch
4/32 inch
2/8 inch
8/32 inch
19. Total stopping distance equals:
Perception distance + braking distance
Braking distance + viewing distance
Perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance
Reaction distance - following distance + braking distance
20. Containerized loads are used:
when transporting explosives.
when transporting liquids.
when the cargo has been or will be carried by rail or ship.
when the cargo exceeds the weight limit.
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