FREE WY CDL Practice Test (2024) - General Knowledge Test

1. If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:

2. A steering wheel play of more than ___ degrees can make it hard to steer.

3. Which of the following is NOT a type of retarder?

4. When driving, you should:

avoid using your mirrors to spot overtaking vehicles.
use your mirrors only when changing lanes.
avoid checking your mirros often.
check your mirrors regularly.

5. Which of the following statements about brake shoes is true?

brakes can fade or fail from excessive heat caused by relying too much on the engine braking effect.
Brake shoes should be thinner than ¼ inch.
Brake drums must have cracks longer than half the width of the friction area.
None of the above.

6. You cannot inspect sealed loads, but you should:

check that the content matches the description on the shipping paper.
make sure the cargo is piled up high.
check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
check that the lightest parts of the cargo are under the heaviest parts.

7. An advantage of going right instead of left around an obstacle is that:

There is no real advantage.
By turning right, you will force other drivers into an opposing traffic lane.
No one is likely to be driving on the shoulder, but someone may be passing you on the left.
Turning right comes more natural in emergency situations.

8. Empty trucks require greater stopping distances because:

empty vehicles have less traction.
they are usually equipped with power brakes.
fully loaded trucks have less traction.
All of the above.

9. The most important reason you inspect your vehicle is:

because Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles.
to avoid insurance premium hikes.
Hygiene.
Safety.

10. When you're in an accident and not seriously hurt, to help any injured parties you should:

Give the injured person a cold drink.
Keep the injured person warm.
Get the injured person to stand up.
None of the above.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST WYOMING - PRACTICE TEST