Wyoming
CDL Practice Test

Use this free site to practice for the Wyoming CDL test. You can take these practice test questions as many times as you like. Topics covered in the practice tests include gross weight, hazmat transportation, air brakes and pre-trip inspection Class A rules. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50 minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Quiz" button below to begin. Good luck!

1 / 40

When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

the length of half a football field

the distance you can see ahead of you

2 times the length of your vehicle

the distance you will travel in 10 seconds time

2 / 40

How do you check the air compressor governor "cut in" and "cut out" pressures?

monitor the air pressure gauge

all of these answers are correct

decrease the tank pressure by stepping on and off the brake

run the engine at a fast idle

3 / 40

The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is:

1/2-inch

1/32-inch

4/32-inch

3/8-inch

4 / 40

When driving tank vehicles you should:

Come to a stop before entering a curve and then accelerate through it.

None of the answers listed.

Maintain the posted speed limit as you enter the curve.

Decrease your speed before entering a curve and then accelerate through it.

5 / 40

Cargo tanks are:

Bulk packaging temporarily attached to your vehicle.

Only made in one size.

Filled while they are off your vehicle, then attached for transportation.

Bulk packaging permanently attached to your vehicle.

6 / 40

How should the hand valve be used?

only when accompanied by the foot brake

only when accompanied by the service brakes

to test the trailer brakes

only when the trailer is loaded to its maximum weight

7 / 40

An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

There is no restrictions with this material if shipped by water only.

This material is only restricted when shipped by air and/or water.

This material has no restrictions when shipped by air and/or water.

It is ok to ship this material by air only.

8 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

Was created by the national department of transportation, so it is used nationwide.

Contains an index of hazardous material id numbers, which is why you must label things correctly.

Is studied by emergency personnel to help keep the public safe.

All of these answers are correct.

9 / 40

The gauge that needs to come up to normal levels after starting the engine within a few seconds is _____.

air brake pressure

oil pressure

oil temperature

blood pressure

10 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?

Only if the arm is down telling vehicles to stop

Yes

Impossible to tell without more information

11 / 40

Select when you should use the parking brake:

when you are leaving your vehicle for more than an hour

each time you leave your vehicle for any amount of time

with rare exception, every time you leave your vehicle

when in residential areas

12 / 40

How far before a railroad crossing should you stop your bus?

15 to 50 feet

100 feet exactly

50 to 75 feet

10 to 35 feet

13 / 40

What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?

Giving people something interesting to look at while driving.

Forcing other drivers to stay 20 feet away in every direction.

Communicating risk.

Warning those with children to drive in another lane.

14 / 40

Select the two reasons as to why special care is needed when driving a tank vehicle:

The danger of surge and the high center of gravity.

The danger of surge and the low center of gravity.

None of the answers listed.

The chance of rollover and of spontaneous combustion.

15 / 40

Mirrors with a convex surface or "spot" mirrors _____.

make things look closer and larger than they actually are

make things look farther away and smaller than they actually are

they show a larger area than flat mirrors so do not need to be checked as often

are illegal in most states

16 / 40

An air system that is fully charged will typically have ___ psi of pressure.

250

200

125

17 / 40

What is the reason that placards are used?

it is the law

so hazmat is not mixed with food

to prevent terrorism

communicate the risk

18 / 40

Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?

weather

total weight of the vehicle and cargo

length and steepness of grade

time of day

19 / 40

"Outages" is the word to describe the amount of space required for liquids to expand in as they warm.

False, it's when the vehicle air braking system fails in some way

False, it's when the vehicle power system fails in some way

True

False, it's when the vehicle engine fails in some way

20 / 40

Select the action that is not appropriate when driving on slippery roads:

avoid having traffic in your side space

use a light pressure on the brake and accelerator pedals

use a speed retarder or engine brake

none of the answers listed

21 / 40

Select the true statement about speed and stopping distance.

You need two times the stopping distance when driving at 40 mph compared to 20 mph.

When the road is wet it will double your stopping distance.

None of these answers are correct.

Tank surge will decrease your stopping distance.

22 / 40

The gauge that indicates normal or increasing lubrication pressure to prevent engine seizure, failure or breakdown is:

Coolant system

Oil pressure

Voltmeter

Power steering

23 / 40

Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?

A bulk container which can be securely affixed to a vehicle.

A bulk container permanently attached to a vehicle.

None of these answers are correct.

A bulk container not permanently attached to a vehicle.

24 / 40

When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:

Be at the rear most corner on the vehicle.

At the nozzle, controlling the fuel flow.

At the emergency power shut off for the pump.

Within 10 feet of the pump with a fire extinguisher.

25 / 40

You should____in order to inspect the coupling.

make sure to have space between the lower and upper fifth wheel

if necessary, use a flashlight

make sure the locking lever is in the open position

have the fifth wheel jaws open

26 / 40

Which of the following parts do not get checked in the Bus Interior inspection:

Emergency exit handles.

Each hand-hold and railing.

Signaling devices, including the restroom emergency buzzer, if the bus has a restroom.

Seat coverings.

27 / 40

The designation RQ identifies the material's:

Regulatory quotient

Reference quotient

Regulatory quantity

Reportable quantity

28 / 40

When checking for_____you are looking for dripping fluids or puddles on the ground below the transmission or engine.

power steering fluid

air brake system

coolant level

leaks

29 / 40

Check that the parking brake will hold by____when the parking brake is engaged and the trailer brakes released if not a combination vehicle.

shifting down to a low gear and trying to pull forward gently

all answers listed

while in neutral increase the rpm to 1500

shift up into a high gear and let off the clutch quickly

30 / 40

The safety valve is usually set to open at:

75 psi

150 psi

125 psi

225 psi

31 / 40

What is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

your mirrors

rear view cameras

all of these answers are correct

a helper

32 / 40

At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:

about two truck lengths

about 1/4 mile

about two car lengths

about the length of a football field or 100 yards

33 / 40

Which of the following should you do when driving the school bus in high wind?

Speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.

Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate gust.

Pull off the road to wait for the winds to die down.

Drive only head-in to the wind to avoid cross-wind buffeting.

34 / 40

Select the true statement about double or triple trailers.

they can have a dangerous "crack the whip" effect

they present a rearward amplification hazard

all answers listed

they can roll over due to abrupt steering movements

35 / 40

Your bus is disabled. With riders aboard, the bus may be towed or pushed to a safe place only:

If getting off the bus would be more risky for the riders.

By another bus with its four-way flashers on.

By a 27,000 lbs gvwr or larger tow truck.

If the distance is less than 500 yards.

36 / 40

Which of the following answers lists the three types of emergency equipment you must have on your bus?

Repair kit, spare electric fuses (unless equipped with circuit breakers), and fire extinguisher.

Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses (unless equipped with circuit breakers), and emergency reflectors.

Hydraulic jack, fire extinguisher, signal flares.

Emergency reflectors, fire extinguisher, signal flares and tire repair kit.

37 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

the rear wheels follow the front wheels in a straight path

the rear part of the trailer goes into the shoulder

the rear wheels follow a different pathway than that of the front wheels

the front part of the trailer pulls to the right

38 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 Dangerous When Wet material?

Yes

Only if you have more than 1,001 pounds of it

Only in populated areas

39 / 40

How do you check the connection after locking the kingpin into the fifth wheel?

pull the tractor ahead gently with the trailer brakes locked down

pull the tractor at a sharp right to release the trailer brakes

pull forward 25 feet, turn to the right, and then to the left

pull forward 25 feet, turn to the left, and then to the right

40 / 40

Under which two special conditions should you downshift?

if there is an accident and in sudden heavy rain

before starting down a hill and before entering a curve

before starting down a hill and before going up a hill

before entering a curve and before going up a hill

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How To Get A Wyoming Commercial Drivers License

Age
To be eligible for a CDL in Wyoming, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within Wyoming only).
Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of Wyoming).

Medical and Physical
Wyoming CDL applicants must be medically certified that they are physically fit to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants must have at least 20/40 vision with both eyes.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

(Form FSCDL-705) Wyoming Commercial Driver License Application
(Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate (An FMCSA-approved physician must complete this document.)

Disqualifications and Driving Record
Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in Wyoming. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

Endorsements

H – Hazmat Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Double or Triple Trailer
X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles

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Wyoming CDL License Test Tips

Knowledge Test
All Wyoming CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. To pass the Wyoming test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees.

Skills Test
The Wyoming skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military CDL Waivers
Military veterans and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements.

To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

Be currently enlisted in the military.
Possess a valid Wyoming driver’s license.
Have operated a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties within the past 12 months.
Have been recently discharged from the military.
Submit (REV 2016) Application for Military Skills Test Waiver.

Additional Information

Information on the Wyoming Department of Transportation

The Wyoming Department of Transportation provides oversight for CDL regulations in Wyoming. To get more information contact them via:

Website: http://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/driver_license_records/commercial-license.html

Phone: 307.777.4800 option #4

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