CDL PRACTICE TEST (WY) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

11. The most common cause of skidding is:
spilled oil.
surface water.
driving too fast for conditions.
black ice.
12. If a vehicle is equipped with ABS, when you start the engine:
the ABS indicator light on the dash should come on and then turn off.
the trailer emergency brakes will come on.
the wheels will lock up.
the spring brakes will come on.
13. You are inspecting your vehicle during a trip. What should you do?
Watch gauges for signs of trouble.
Check critical items such as tires, brakes, and lights.
Use your senses to check for problems.
All of the above.
14. Which of the following are possible causes of tire fires?
Under-inflated tires and dual tires that touch.
Improperly loaded cargo and dual tires that touch.
Over-inflated tires and short circuits.
Loose fuel connections or under-inflated tires.
15. To prevent drowsiness before a trip, drivers should:
get adequate sleep.
avoid medications that cause drowsiness.
avoid scheduling trips for the middle of the night.
All of the above.
16. The Johnson bar is a valve that:
keeps air from going out if the air compressor develops a leak.
works the trailer brakes.
is installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
reduces the braking pressure to a safe level.
17. Drivers should adjust their mirrors:
after driving.
before driving.
while driving.
None of the above.
18. To control your speed on a downgrade, you should:
fully apply the brakes.
use controlled braking.
use engine braking.
coast in neutral.
19. There are two ways of knowing when to shift up:
Weather conditions and road speed.
Engine speed and road speed
Engine speed and weather conditions.
Automatic transmissions and shift indicator light.
20. During a trip you need to inspect the cargo and its securing devices:
every 3 hours or 150 miles.
within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip.
after every break you take.
All of the above.
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