GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST WYOMING - PRACTICE TEST

11. Too little weight on the driving axles can cause:
longer stopping distances.
poor visibility.
poor traction.
mechanical damage.
12. Bracing is used to:
make cargo easier to unload.
increase the height of the vehicle’s center of gravity.
prevent movement of cargo.
protect the cargo from weather.
13. When conducting a pre-trip inspection:
the vehicle inspection report should not be reviewed unless your supervisor tells you to do so.
you should review the last vehicle inspection report.
the inspection report should only be reviewed if you will be carrying passengers.
None of the above.
14. When approaching a vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, the driver should look under the vehicle for all of the following except:
Windshield wiper fluid
Grease
Coolant
Fresh oil
15. Which of the following statements about staying alert while driving is true?
Drinking a cup of coffee will do more to keep you alert than a 20 minute nap.
If you are drowsy, the only safe cure is to stop and take a fresh shower.
Some drugs can overcome fatigue.
None of the above.
16. To prevent drowsiness before a trip, you should:
avoid medications that cause drowsiness.
drink 2 cups of coffee.
drive with the windows rolled down.
avoid driving with a passenger.
17. When backing a trailer, turn the wheel right to make the cab go ________ and the trailer go ________.
right; left
right; right
left; left
left; right
18. As your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) builds up, which of the following is affected?
Vision
Coordination
Muscle control
All of the above.
19. When should you turn the retarder off?
when your vehicle has a high center of gravity.
when the cargo is heavy.
when the cargo is prone to shifting.
when the road is slippery.
20. An antilock braking system (ABS):
requires a change in the way you brake.
in order to work, requires you to apply the brakes as hard as you can.
decreases your stopping distance.
None of the above:
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