Wyoming General Knowledge Practice Test
This is our Wyoming General Knowledge Practice Quiz and Practice Test compiled of 50 questions each. Each question is worth two points for a total of 100 possible points. A passing score is 80%.
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General Knowledge CDL Practice Quiz
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A | seal is secure. |
B | placard numbers match the seal numbers. |
C | load is properly secured. |
D | seal is authentic. |
Question 2 |
A | A minimum of four. |
B | A minimum of two. |
C | A minimum of three. |
D | A minimum of one. |
Question 3 |
A | Greater stopping distance. |
B | It depends on what mood you are in at the time. |
C | Shorter stopping distance. |
D | The same amount of stopping distance. |
Question 4 |
A | Slow to a safe speed before the curve. |
B | Nothing, because the posted speed limit for the offramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the safe speed limit for the offramp. |
C | Turn on your four-way flashers as you approach the offramp. |
D | Downshift after you are in the curve. |
Question 5 |
A | before operating the vehicle. |
B | whenever you stop to refuel. |
C | at least once a week. |
D | if any problems occurred the last the time the vehicle was operated. |
Question 6 |
A | The same amount of space you would at night. |
B | The same amount of space you would on a dry road. |
C | One vehicle length for every 10,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight. |
D | More space than is needed for ideal driving conditions. |
Question 7 |
A | the trailer is out of brake adjustment. |
B | the trailer is being hauled at high speed. |
C | the trailer is fully loaded or very heavy. |
D | the trailer is empty or lightly loaded. |
Question 8 |
A | four |
B | two |
C | three |
D | one |
Question 9 |
A | before going up a hill and before entering a curve. |
B | before starting down a hill and before going up a hill. |
C | before starting down a hill and before entering a curve. |
D | before starting down a hill and before entering a tunnel. |
Question 10 |
A | Push the brake pedal firmly 5 seconds; listen for leaks. |
B | Move forward slowly and push firmly on the brake pedal. |
C | Pump the brake pedal 5 times; push the pedal firmly 3 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
D | Pump the brake pedal 3 times; push the pedal firmly 5 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
Question 11 |
A | half |
B | three times |
C | four times |
D | two times |
Question 12 |
A | five or more. |
B | none of these. |
C | seven or more. |
D | three or more. |
Question 13 |
A | under inflated tires |
B | both loose fuel connections and under inflated tires |
C | loose fuel connections |
D | eating spicy food in the truck cab |
Question 14 |
A | exempt from height restrictions. |
B | exempt from hazardous materials restrictions. |
C | generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship. |
D | exempt from weight limit restrictions. |
Question 15 |
A | fishtailing. |
B | offtracking. |
C | slidetracking. |
D | sidetracking. |
Question 16 |
A | downshift into the turn. |
B | check to make sure that the brakes are properly balanced. |
C | keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible. |
D | keep two hands firmly planted on the steering wheel at all times. |
Question 17 |
A | three inches |
B | one half inch |
C | two inches |
D | one inch |
Question 18 |
A | turn up the radio. |
B | stop to sleep. |
C | roll down the windows. |
D | slap yourself in the face three times. |
Question 19 |
A | driving too slow for road conditions. |
B | driving too fast for road conditions. |
C | poorly adjusted brakes. |
D | bad tires. |
Question 20 |
A | the load can shift. |
B | a dry bulk tank should only be filled halfway. |
C | the load should not get wet. |
D | the load can catch fire easily. |
Question 21 |
A | Load cargo toward the rear of the truck for easier unloading. |
B | Load more cargo toward the front of the truck for a full load. |
C | Load cargo weight evenly over all the axles. |
D | Load more weight over the drive axle for better traction. |
Question 22 |
A | the weight of the liquid. |
B | neither of these. |
C | the legal weight limits. |
D | both of these. |
Question 23 |
A | Perception distance, response distance, and reaction distance. |
B | Perception distance, slowing distance, and braking distance. |
C | Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. |
D | Observation distance, reaction distance, and slowing distance. |
Question 24 |
A | the brake pedal feels firm when you apply pressure. |
B | you have to push harder and harder to get the same stopping power on a downgrade. |
C | you release pressure on the brake pedal and speed increases. |
D | there is a slight vibration when you press down on the brake pedal. |
Question 25 |
A | decreases when the service breaks are hot. |
B | is not affected by the condition of the service brakes. |
C | depends on the service brakes being in adjustment. |
D | increases when the service brakes are hot. |
Question 26 |
A | To see the blind spots you can't see. |
B | To watch for steering errors. |
C | To prevent others from distracting you. |
D | To direct traffic away from you. |
Question 27 |
A | over-heated brakes, under-inflated tires |
B | under-inflated tires, dual tires that touch |
C | dual tires that touch, hot road surfaces |
D | poor-quality retreads, under-inflated tires |
Question 28 |
A | rubbing |
B | leaks |
C | burning |
D | rust |
Question 29 |
A | mirrors |
B | rolled down windows |
C | rear view cameras |
D | sunglasses |
Question 30 |
A | to make your vehicle look official. |
B | to warn others of hazardous materials. |
C | to avoid mixing hazmat with food. |
D | to combat terrorism. |
Question 31 |
A | Use the same gear you would use to climb the hill. |
B | Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
C | Use a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
D | Shift the truck into neutral and coast down the hill to save gas. |
Question 32 |
A | the lug nut needs to be replaced. |
B | the lug nut is cheap. |
C | the wheel needs cleaning. |
D | the lug nut is loose. |
Question 33 |
A | check the coolant level of a hot engine. |
B | safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot. |
C | use windshield washer fluid as coolant. |
D | use only water in the cooling system. |
Question 34 |
A | Because some liquids expand more than others when they get warm. |
B | Because it's good to know that information. |
C | Because tank baffles are not always legal with outage. |
D | Because some of the heaviest liquids don’t need any. |
Question 35 |
A | Using a helper when backing up. |
B | Using turn signals, 4-way flashers, headlights, and the horn. |
C | Using hand signals. |
D | Using your CB radio or cell phone to inform others. |
Question 36 |
A | to ensure safety for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers. |
B | because law enforcement may inspect your vehicle on the road. |
C | to help ensure the vehicle will make it to your destination. |
D | because it is a requirement for all drivers. |
Question 37 |
A | require greater stopping distance than full trucks |
B | have better traction when stopping than full trucks |
C | need less space ahead than full trucks |
D | have the same stopping distance as full trucks |
Question 38 |
A | The drinker's brain is increasingly affected. |
B | Judgment and self-control are the first to be affected. |
C | All of these things happen. |
D | Muscle control and coordination are affected. |
Question 39 |
A | Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn other drivers. |
B | Keep your low beam lights on. |
C | Put your warning devices out within 15 minutes. |
D | Warn other drivers by using your left turn signal lights. |
Question 40 |
A | turn wide as you complete the turn |
B | turn wide before you start the turn |
C | turn right and drive over the curb |
D | start the turn, then back up to re-position |
Question 41 |
A | 2/32-inch in every major groove. |
B | 4/32-inch in every major groove. |
C | 5/32-inch in every major groove. |
D | 3/32-inch in every major groove. |
Question 42 |
A | truck stops, gas stations |
B | law enforcement officers, detours |
C | tunnels, overpasses |
D | vehicles, traffic signs |
Question 43 |
A | you want to avoid doing something all of a sudden. |
B | you want to have time to act before it turns into an emergency. |
C | you want to have a plan to communicate the risk. |
D | it is a federal law. |
Question 44 |
A | Pedestrians and bicyclists. |
B | A stopped transit bus. |
C | Road construction zones. |
D | All of these are considered a hazard. |
Question 45 |
A | road conditions are excellent. |
B | the road is wet, icy, or snow covered. |
C | you are driving on hilly, rural roads. |
D | you are driving on the freeway. |
Question 46 |
A | keep your high beams on at all times. |
B | drink coffee or other caffeine products to help keep you awake. |
C | make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in case of an emergency. |
D | roll down your window so that the fresh air will help keep you awake. |
Question 47 |
A | Play in the steering wheel of more than ten degrees (two inches on a 20-inch steering wheel). |
B | Oil on the tie rod. |
C | Too many vertical stacks. |
D | Play in the steering wheel of more than five degrees. |
Question 48 |
A | you will be parked for a short time. |
B | there is ice and snow, to prevent skidding. |
C | it is absolutely necessary. |
D | testing the trailer brakes after hooking up to a trailer. |
Question 49 |
A | None of these fires can be safely extinguished by water. |
B | Grease fire. |
C | Electrical fire. |
D | Gasoline fire. |
Question 50 |
A | it will be raised slightly when the tractor is backed under it. |
B | the kingpin is about 1¼ inches above the fifth wheel. |
C | the end of the kingpin is at waist level. |
D | the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel. |
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Remember, the General Knowledge Practice Test doesn’t reveal the correct answers until the test is over. The questions and answers are given in random order each time you retake the test. When you are finished testing, simply click on the “Get Results” button to see your test results. Clicking on the blue “List” button will reveal a list of all the questions you answered correctly and incorrectly. To take the test again, just refresh your browser window.
Press the start button to begin your free General Knowledge Practice Test. Good luck!
General Knowledge CDL Practice Test
Congratulations! You have completed the General Knowledge CDL Practice Test.
You scored %%SCORE%% out of %%TOTAL%%.
Your performance has been rated as %%RATING%%
Pass your CDL Knowledge Exam the first time! Click here to get the Complete CDL Cheat Sheet Study Package for all 50 states! Question 1 |
A | leaks |
B | burning |
C | rust |
D | rubbing |
Question 2 |
A | you are driving on hilly, rural roads. |
B | road conditions are excellent. |
C | you are driving on the freeway. |
D | the road is wet, icy, or snow covered. |
Question 3 |
A | rear view cameras |
B | sunglasses |
C | rolled down windows |
D | mirrors |
Question 4 |
A | the trailer is fully loaded or very heavy. |
B | the trailer is empty or lightly loaded. |
C | the trailer is being hauled at high speed. |
D | the trailer is out of brake adjustment. |
Question 5 |
A | turn wide as you complete the turn |
B | turn wide before you start the turn |
C | turn right and drive over the curb |
D | start the turn, then back up to re-position |
Question 6 |
A | the kingpin is about 1¼ inches above the fifth wheel. |
B | the end of the kingpin is at waist level. |
C | the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel. |
D | it will be raised slightly when the tractor is backed under it. |
Question 7 |
A | Greater stopping distance. |
B | It depends on what mood you are in at the time. |
C | Shorter stopping distance. |
D | The same amount of stopping distance. |
Question 8 |
A | poor-quality retreads, under-inflated tires |
B | dual tires that touch, hot road surfaces |
C | under-inflated tires, dual tires that touch |
D | over-heated brakes, under-inflated tires |
Question 9 |
A | sidetracking. |
B | fishtailing. |
C | offtracking. |
D | slidetracking. |
Question 10 |
A | driving too slow for road conditions. |
B | driving too fast for road conditions. |
C | bad tires. |
D | poorly adjusted brakes. |
Question 11 |
A | turn up the radio. |
B | roll down the windows. |
C | stop to sleep. |
D | slap yourself in the face three times. |
Question 12 |
A | Using your CB radio or cell phone to inform others. |
B | Using hand signals. |
C | Using turn signals, 4-way flashers, headlights, and the horn. |
D | Using a helper when backing up. |
Question 13 |
A | four times |
B | two times |
C | three times |
D | half |
Question 14 |
A | testing the trailer brakes after hooking up to a trailer. |
B | it is absolutely necessary. |
C | there is ice and snow, to prevent skidding. |
D | you will be parked for a short time. |
Question 15 |
A | The same amount of space you would at night. |
B | The same amount of space you would on a dry road. |
C | More space than is needed for ideal driving conditions. |
D | One vehicle length for every 10,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight. |
Question 16 |
A | Turn on your four-way flashers as you approach the offramp. |
B | Slow to a safe speed before the curve. |
C | Nothing, because the posted speed limit for the offramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the safe speed limit for the offramp. |
D | Downshift after you are in the curve. |
Question 17 |
A | law enforcement officers, detours |
B | tunnels, overpasses |
C | truck stops, gas stations |
D | vehicles, traffic signs |
Question 18 |
A | roll down your window so that the fresh air will help keep you awake. |
B | keep your high beams on at all times. |
C | make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in case of an emergency. |
D | drink coffee or other caffeine products to help keep you awake. |
Question 19 |
A | Because it's good to know that information. |
B | Because some of the heaviest liquids don’t need any. |
C | Because tank baffles are not always legal with outage. |
D | Because some liquids expand more than others when they get warm. |
Question 20 |
A | depends on the service brakes being in adjustment. |
B | increases when the service brakes are hot. |
C | decreases when the service breaks are hot. |
D | is not affected by the condition of the service brakes. |
Question 21 |
A | All of these things happen. |
B | The drinker's brain is increasingly affected. |
C | Muscle control and coordination are affected. |
D | Judgment and self-control are the first to be affected. |
Question 22 |
A | A minimum of three. |
B | A minimum of four. |
C | A minimum of one. |
D | A minimum of two. |
Question 23 |
A | Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn other drivers. |
B | Keep your low beam lights on. |
C | Warn other drivers by using your left turn signal lights. |
D | Put your warning devices out within 15 minutes. |
Question 24 |
A | to combat terrorism. |
B | to warn others of hazardous materials. |
C | to make your vehicle look official. |
D | to avoid mixing hazmat with food. |
Question 25 |
A | before starting down a hill and before going up a hill. |
B | before starting down a hill and before entering a tunnel. |
C | before going up a hill and before entering a curve. |
D | before starting down a hill and before entering a curve. |
Question 26 |
A | Load cargo toward the rear of the truck for easier unloading. |
B | Load more cargo toward the front of the truck for a full load. |
C | Load cargo weight evenly over all the axles. |
D | Load more weight over the drive axle for better traction. |
Question 27 |
A | Road construction zones. |
B | A stopped transit bus. |
C | Pedestrians and bicyclists. |
D | All of these are considered a hazard. |
Question 28 |
A | To watch for steering errors. |
B | To direct traffic away from you. |
C | To see the blind spots you can't see. |
D | To prevent others from distracting you. |
Question 29 |
A | Grease fire. |
B | None of these fires can be safely extinguished by water. |
C | Electrical fire. |
D | Gasoline fire. |
Question 30 |
A | to ensure safety for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers. |
B | to help ensure the vehicle will make it to your destination. |
C | because law enforcement may inspect your vehicle on the road. |
D | because it is a requirement for all drivers. |
Question 31 |
A | keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible. |
B | downshift into the turn. |
C | keep two hands firmly planted on the steering wheel at all times. |
D | check to make sure that the brakes are properly balanced. |
Question 32 |
A | seven or more. |
B | none of these. |
C | five or more. |
D | three or more. |
Question 33 |
A | 5/32-inch in every major groove. |
B | 2/32-inch in every major groove. |
C | 4/32-inch in every major groove. |
D | 3/32-inch in every major groove. |
Question 34 |
A | you want to have a plan to communicate the risk. |
B | you want to avoid doing something all of a sudden. |
C | it is a federal law. |
D | you want to have time to act before it turns into an emergency. |
Question 35 |
A | both loose fuel connections and under inflated tires |
B | loose fuel connections |
C | overinflated tires |
D | underinflated tires |
Question 36 |
A | check the coolant level of a hot engine. |
B | use windshield washer fluid as coolant. |
C | safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot. |
D | use only water in the cooling system. |
Question 37 |
A | load is properly secured. |
B | placard numbers match the seal numbers. |
C | seal is authentic. |
D | seal is secure. |
Question 38 |
A | exempt from hazardous materials restrictions. |
B | exempt from weight limit restrictions. |
C | generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship. |
D | exempt from height restrictions. |
Question 39 |
A | the wheel needs cleaning. |
B | the lug nut is loose. |
C | the lug nut is cheap. |
D | the lug nut needs to be replaced. |
Question 40 |
A | the legal weight limits. |
B | both of these. |
C | neither of these. |
D | the weight of the liquid. |
Question 41 |
A | if any problems occurred the last the time the vehicle was operated. |
B | whenever you stop to refuel. |
C | at least once a week. |
D | before operating the vehicle. |
Question 42 |
A | one inch |
B | one half inch |
C | three inches |
D | two inches |
Question 43 |
A | the load should not get wet. |
B | the load can catch fire easily. |
C | a dry bulk tank should only be filled halfway. |
D | the load can shift. |
Question 44 |
A | Use a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
B | Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
C | Use the same gear you would use to climb the hill. |
D | Shift the truck into neutral and coast down the hill to save gas. |
Question 45 |
A | Push the brake pedal firmly 5 seconds; listen for leaks. |
B | Pump the brake pedal 5 times; push the pedal firmly 3 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
C | Move forward slowly and push firmly on the brake pedal. |
D | Pump the brake pedal 3 times; push the pedal firmly 5 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
Question 46 |
A | need less space ahead than full trucks
|
B | have the same stopping distance as full trucks |
C | have better traction when stopping than full trucks |
D | require greater stopping distance than full trucks |
Question 47 |
A | you release pressure on the brake pedal and speed increases. |
B | the brake pedal feels firm when you apply pressure. |
C | there is a slight vibration when you press down on the brake pedal. |
D | you have to push harder and harder to get the same stopping power on a downgrade. |
Question 48 |
A | Perception distance, slowing distance, and braking distance. |
B | Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. |
C | Observation distance, reaction distance, and slowing distance. |
D | Perception distance, response distance, and reaction distance. |
Question 49 |
A | four |
B | two |
C | one |
D | three |
Question 50 |
A | Oil on the tie rod. |
B | Play in the steering wheel of more than five degrees. |
C | Play in the steering wheel of more than ten degrees (two inches on a 20-inch steering wheel). |
D | Too many vertical stacks. |
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