CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (WY) - PRACTICE TEST

21. When you get in the vehicle and start the engine, you should:
put the gearshift in neutral (or park if automatic) before starting the engine.
make sure the parking brake is on before starting the engine.
listen for unusual noises after starting the engine.
All of the above.
22. When the temperature is below freezing, which of the following areas may be slippery?
Shaded areas
Bridges
Wet roads
All of the above.
23. Longer combination vehicles have the tendency to swing wide on turns. This is called:
jackknifing.
rollover.
off-tracking.
hydroplaning.
24. Name some exhaust system parts.
Mufflers, mounting brackets and vertical stacks
Drag link, spindle and gear box
Pitman arm, hydraulic fluid reservoir and tie rod
Main spring, axle and font axle hanger
25. If you are involved in a collision and not seriously hurt, you should:
notify the authorities.
protect the area.
do your best to care for the injured.
All of the above.
26. Which of the following is NOT one of the four a basic skills needed to operate a commercial vehicle?
Ability to accelerate
Ability to back the vehicle safely
Ability to multitask while driving
Ability to steer
27. If there is a fire and you are not sure what to use to put it out, you should:
use dry powder.
wait for firefighters.
use water.
use a fire extinguisher.
28. At dawn, dusk, in rain or snow, to make yourself easier to see you should:
use the high beams.
use the emergency flashers.
use the parking lights.
use the low beams.
29. When using double clutching to shift gears, if you are having difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear you should:
force the lever until you put the vehicle into the next gear.
return to neutral, release the clutch, increase the engine speed to match the road speed, and try again.
reduce the engine speed to drop back to the previous gear.
prevent the transmission from shifting up beyond the selected gear.
30. Which of the following statements about tire failure is true?
If the steering feels heavy, it may be a sign one of the rear tires has failed.
Any time you hear a tire blow, you would be safest to assume it is not yours.
It can take a few seconds for your vehicle to react, and you might think it was some other vehicle.
All of the above.
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