Wyoming CDL — General Knowledge: Parking & Stopping Practice Test

Question 1

When you pull over for a Wyoming officer, where does the manual say NOT to stop?

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In the lane of travel, on a bridge, or against a guardrail — You are to pull to the right at a safe location. The manual specifically rules out stopping in the travel lane, on bridges, or up against guardrails.

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On a wide shoulder

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In a parking lot beside the road

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At a rest area

Question 2

After driving through deep water, the manual has you make a test stop when it is safe. What do you check before applying the brakes?

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That nobody is following behind you — The test stop comes last: look behind to be sure no vehicle is following, then put on the brakes to confirm they work well. If they do not, dry them out further.

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That your tire pressure is normal

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That your oil pressure is up

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That your load has not shifted

Question 3

On slippery winter roads, how does the manual tell you to handle upcoming stops?

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Try hard to anticipate them early and slow down gradually — Adjusting space to conditions includes a longer following distance and working to anticipate stops early so that you can slow gradually.

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Brake late and firmly

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Downshift at the last moment

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Coast toward them in neutral

Question 4

How often does the manual say a driver must examine each tire?

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When every trip starts, and again whenever the vehicle is parked — After its list of tire problems, the manual states that each tire has to be examined at the start of every trip and every time the vehicle is parked.

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Once a week

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Only when a tire looks low

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Every 500 miles

Question 5

According to Wyoming's winter tips, what are the benefits of keeping your speed down on a slippery road?

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Stopping becomes simpler, and a skid becomes less likely — The tips advise keeping speed down on a slippery road because it makes stopping an easier maneuver and lowers the chance of a skid.

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The tires warm up faster

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The engine brake becomes stronger

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The antilock system switches itself off

Question 6

You checked your cargo 40 miles into a trip. At mile 95 you stop for a meal break. Before driving on, do you need to check the load and its tie-downs again?

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Yes; a re-check is required following each break taken while driving — Cargo is re-checked within the first 50 miles, then after three hours or 150 miles, and also after every break during driving. The meal stop is a break, so the cargo is inspected again.

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No; the next check is not due until 150 miles

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No; one check within the first 50 miles is enough

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Only if the load is hazardous materials

Question 7

According to the manual's section on stopping, what determines how much brake pressure you need?

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The vehicle's speed and how quickly you need to stop — The manual says to push the pedal down gradually; the pressure needed depends on how fast the vehicle is going and how soon it has to stop.

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The driver's weight and seat position

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The gear you are in

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The temperature outside

Question 8

Wyoming's winter tips cover stopping to help someone who slid off an icy road. What do they advise?

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Park well back from the site and stay prepared to move clear in case another driver loses control there — Because one skid often means others, the tips say to be careful, park well away, and be prepared to move if someone else loses control at the same icy spot.

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Park directly behind the vehicle with your lights off

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Stop in the travel lane to block traffic

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Never stop under any circumstances

Question 9

The manual says that a driver who is not looking far enough ahead may be forced to do what?

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Brake to a stop too fast or change lanes abruptly — If you are not looking the recommended distance ahead, the manual warns, sudden stops or hurried lane changes may be forced on you.

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Use the high beams in daylight

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Shift to a lower gear on level ground

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Drive on the shoulder

Question 10

How do Wyoming's winter tips say to use the brakes, depending on the brake system?

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Pump conventional brakes about once every second; do not pump ABS brakes — The tips explain that jamming on conventional brakes typically locks the wheels, and give pumping once a second as a rule of thumb. With ABS the pumping is done automatically, so the driver should not pump.

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Pump ABS brakes rapidly; hold conventional brakes down hard

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Never touch the brakes on ice

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Use only the parking brake on snow

Question 11

After stopping for a Wyoming officer, should you get out of your vehicle?

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No, not unless you are asked to; wait for the officer's direction — For safety reasons the manual tells drivers to stay in the vehicle unless asked to leave it. Drivers and passengers may be ordered to remain inside or told to step out, so wait for the officer.

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Yes, right away, to show cooperation

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Only if you have passengers

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Yes, if your documents are in the trailer

Question 12

On the road test's stop/start maneuver, what must you NOT do before the vehicle starts moving when you resume?

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Turn the steering wheel — When told to resume you check traffic and mirrors, turn off the flashers and signal left, then let off the parking brake and drive straight ahead. The wheel is not turned until the vehicle is moving.

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Check your mirrors

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Turn off the four-way flashers

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Activate the left turn signal

Wyoming CDL — General Knowledge: Parking & Stopping practice test

Study questions with answers

1. When you pull over for a Wyoming officer, where does the manual say NOT to stop?

2. After driving through deep water, the manual has you make a test stop when it is safe. What do you check before applying the brakes?

3. On slippery winter roads, how does the manual tell you to handle upcoming stops?

4. How often does the manual say a driver must examine each tire?

5. According to Wyoming's winter tips, what are the benefits of keeping your speed down on a slippery road?

6. You checked your cargo 40 miles into a trip. At mile 95 you stop for a meal break. Before driving on, do you need to check the load and its tie-downs again?

7. According to the manual's section on stopping, what determines how much brake pressure you need?

8. Wyoming's winter tips cover stopping to help someone who slid off an icy road. What do they advise?

9. The manual says that a driver who is not looking far enough ahead may be forced to do what?

10. How do Wyoming's winter tips say to use the brakes, depending on the brake system?

11. After stopping for a Wyoming officer, should you get out of your vehicle?

12. On the road test's stop/start maneuver, what must you NOT do before the vehicle starts moving when you resume?

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