WY CDL COMBINATION TEST - PRACTICE TEST

11. Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. When you press the brake pedal while driving and the pedal goes to the floor, remember that:
the parking brake should never used to slow the vehicle.
shifting into neutral may help slow the vehicle.
pumping the brake pedal may generate enough hydraulic pressure to stop the vehicle.
All of the above.
12. If you have convex mirrors, be aware that:
in a convex mirror objects appears larger than they really are.
objects seem closer than they really are.
objects may appear to be faster than they really are.
everything appears smaller in a convex mirror than it would if you were looking at it directly.
13. Enough tread is especially important in winter conditions. You need at least ________ tread depth on steering axle tires.
8/32 inch
2/8 inch
6/24 inch
4/32 inch
14. When uncoupling, after you unlock the fifth-wheel you should:
pull the tractor clear of the trailer.
pull the tractor partially clear of the trailer.
ease the pressure on the locking jaws.
chock the trailer wheels.
15. You should test the coupling by:
locking the pintle hook.
disconnect the safety chains.
pulling against the pin of the second semitrailer.
applying the parking brakes so the rig will not move.
16. If a load is 50 feet long, the minimum number of tie-downs required is:
10
5
3
4
17. When driving trucks with trailers, drivers should:
avoid making sudden movements with the steering wheel.
decrease their following distance.
make quick lane changes.
push the brake pedal to the floor when braking.
18. Tests have shown that trucks with a high center of gravity:
are less likely to roll over when entering a curve.
can roll over if the driver slows down before entering a curve.
can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve.
can roll over if the driver exceeds the posted speed limit for a curve.
19. Tests have shown that trucks with a high center of gravity are more likely to tip over, therefore you should:
distribute the cargo as low as possible.
put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
distribute the cargo so the majority of the weight is on the steering axle.
All of the above.
20. When you make a quick lane change, the crack-the-whip effect can turn the trailer over. The crack-the-whip effect is caused by:
worn tire tread.
rearward amplification.
the rear trailer of a triple.
strong wind.
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