Wyoming CDL — General Knowledge: Safe Driving Practices Practice Test

Question 1

Wyoming's winter tips say vehicles with four-wheel or front-wheel drive generally get better traction. What caution follows?

Accepted Answer

They can still skid when power to the drive wheels changes suddenly, as when the accelerator is let off quickly — Better traction is not immunity. The tips warn that these vehicles can skid with a sudden change in power to the drive wheels, for example a quick release of the accelerator.

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They cannot skid

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They need no extra following distance

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They stop faster than other vehicles on ice

Question 2

Among the manual's tips against distraction, what does it suggest so that you can avoid eating while you drive?

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Leave early to allow time to stop and eat — The tips say to avoid smoking, eating and drinking while driving, and to leave early enough that you have time to stop for a meal.

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Eat with one hand only

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Keep food on the dashboard within reach

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Skip meals on driving days

Question 3

Does looking 12 to 15 seconds ahead mean you can ignore what is closer to your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

No; a good driver keeps moving attention between near and far — The manual says looking well ahead does not mean neglecting nearer things. Good drivers keep shifting their attention back and forth between what is close and what is far.

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Yes; nearer objects are covered by your mirrors

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Yes, at highway speeds

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No; you should look only at what is close

Question 4

Your coolant overflow container sits outside the pressurized part of the cooling system. What does the manual say about its cap?

Accepted Answer

You may take it off and add coolant safely, even with the engine at operating temperature — When the container is not in the pressurized system, its cap can come off and coolant can go in even while the engine is hot. The radiator cap, or any pressurized part, must stay closed until the system has cooled.

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It must never be removed

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It may be removed only when the engine is cold

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It should be loosened while you are driving

Question 5

Besides the right number of tire chains, what does the manual tell you to carry for winter?

Accepted Answer

Extra cross-links — The winter checklist says to carry enough chains and extra cross-links. It also says to look the chains over for broken hooks, damaged cross-links and bent side chains.

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A second set of splash guards

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Spare lug nuts only

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Sandbags for the cab

Question 6

According to Wyoming's winter tips, what does getting a vehicle moving on snow and ice require?

Accepted Answer

Slow, steady, careful acceleration with the front wheels aimed straight ahead — The tips call for slow, steady and careful acceleration when starting on snow and ice, with the front wheels pointing straight.

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Full throttle to break the tires free

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Turning the wheels sharply so they bite into the snow

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Rocking the vehicle in reverse first

Question 7

Which gear do Wyoming's winter tips say many drivers rely on for safer starts on snow and ice?

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Second gear, or 'drive' in an automatic — The winter tips note that many drivers use second gear, or 'drive' with an automatic transmission, to start more safely on a slick surface.

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First gear

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Reverse

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The highest gear available

Question 8

Wyoming's winter tips call icy roads under a blowing ground blizzard 'double trouble.' What is their advice?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, keep moving, do not panic, and make every steering or braking movement slowly — The tips say to slow down but keep moving and stay calm, doing nothing quickly: steering, braking and the speed you hold should all be slow.

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Stop in your lane until it passes

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Speed up to get through it quickly

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Turn off your headlights to cut the glare

Question 9

In very hot weather, what job does the manual say engine oil does besides lubricating the engine?

Accepted Answer

It helps keep the engine cool — The hot-weather checks point out that engine oil helps cool the engine as well as lubricate it, so you should make sure there is enough of it.

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It raises tire pressure

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It thins the coolant

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It powers the fan

Question 10

The backing rule 'Look at Your Path' tells you to do what before you begin?

Accepted Answer

Get out, walk around the vehicle, and check clearance to the sides and overhead — Before backing you look at your line of travel by getting out and walking around the vehicle, checking side and overhead clearance in and near the path it will take.

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Sound the horn three times

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Back a few feet as a test

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Rely on the convex mirror alone

Question 11

According to the cargo section's weight definitions, what are coupling devices rated for?

Accepted Answer

The most weight they are able to pull, carry, or both — Among the weight definitions, coupling device capacity is the maximum weight a coupling device is rated to pull and/or carry.

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The top speed at which they may be towed

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The number of axles they can join

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The tightest turn they can make

Question 12

Wyoming's winter driving tips suggest a way to check how slick the road is when traffic permits. What is it?

Accepted Answer

Touch the brakes and see whether the vehicle begins to slow or to swerve — The tips say to test the road surface, when traffic allows, by touching the brakes to find out whether the vehicle slows down or swerves.

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Accelerate hard and watch for wheel spin

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Swerve gently from side to side

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Open the door and look at the pavement

Wyoming CDL — General Knowledge: Safe Driving Practices practice test

Study questions with answers

1. Wyoming's winter tips say vehicles with four-wheel or front-wheel drive generally get better traction. What caution follows?

2. Among the manual's tips against distraction, what does it suggest so that you can avoid eating while you drive?

3. Does looking 12 to 15 seconds ahead mean you can ignore what is closer to your vehicle?

4. Your coolant overflow container sits outside the pressurized part of the cooling system. What does the manual say about its cap?

5. Besides the right number of tire chains, what does the manual tell you to carry for winter?

6. According to Wyoming's winter tips, what does getting a vehicle moving on snow and ice require?

7. Which gear do Wyoming's winter tips say many drivers rely on for safer starts on snow and ice?

8. Wyoming's winter tips call icy roads under a blowing ground blizzard 'double trouble.' What is their advice?

9. In very hot weather, what job does the manual say engine oil does besides lubricating the engine?

10. The backing rule 'Look at Your Path' tells you to do what before you begin?

11. According to the cargo section's weight definitions, what are coupling devices rated for?

12. Wyoming's winter driving tips suggest a way to check how slick the road is when traffic permits. What is it?

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