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 in very hot temperatures, you should:

all of these answers are correct

let your tires cool down (remain stopped) if they are too hot to touch

check your tires every 2 hours or every 100 miles

insure that you have enough antifreeze in the system

2 / 40

You should_____when an emergency requires you to quickly stop your tanker.

turn off the abs and brace for impact

use stab or controlled braking

keep a firm pressure on the brake pedal

use the emergency brakes only

3 / 40

The trailer should be lowered so that _____.

you are able to use the landing gear to make adjustments

it is slightly raised when the tractor is backed under it

the trailer is high above the fifth wheel

the tractor comes in contact with the nose of the trailer

4 / 40

Select the statement that describes smooth bore tanks:

They are 1 large tank.

They are divided with holes from liquid to flow through controlling surge.

They are divided down into smaller tanks.

None of the answers listed.

5 / 40

In what location must you keep your shipping papers which describe any hazardous materials?

In a fire-safe pouch under the driver's seat that you can reach while you are driving.

On the driver's seat anytime you are outside of the vehicle.

In a locked glove compartment anytime you are outside of the vehicle.

In a fire-safe pouch under the passenger seat while you are driving.

6 / 40

What are the 3 methods for securing a second trailer before coupling?

all answers listed

chocking the tires, parking on level ground, and charging the air tank

parking against another trailer, locking the trailer door, and chocking the tires

parking on level ground, chocking the tires, and charging the trailer air tank if it doesn't have spring brakes

7 / 40

Overhead inside mirror is used to:

monitor traffic that approaches and enters the blind spot area

see the blind spot immediately behind the bus

see the area where students exit the bus

see all of the students

8 / 40

Select how you can tell if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system:

the vehicle is manufactured after 2005

the vehicle is manufactured after 2001

the vehicle is manufactured after 1998

the vehicle is manufactured after 1990

9 / 40

Your bus starts to lean toward the outside on a banked curve, you are:

Driving with bad tires.

Driving on a wet surface.

Driving in the mountains.

Driving too fast.

10 / 40

Which of the following is a necessary qualification for non-bulk packaging?

Maximum water capacity of 454 kg or less if used as a receptacle for gases.

A maximum capacity of 450 l or less if it is used as a receptacle for liquids.

All of these answers are necessary qualifications.

Maximum net mass of 400 kg, or less than 450 l if used as a receptacle for a solid.

11 / 40

The amount of liquid you can carry depends on:

All answers listed.

How much you can legally carry.

The density or weight of the liquid.

How much the liquid will expand during the trip.

12 / 40

Select whether the following statement is true or false: Front wheel brakes are good to use in all conditions.

only in ideal conditions

false

only in bad weather

true

13 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo must never be carried on a bus with passengers?

Emergency hospital supplies

Emergency drug shipments

Tear gas

Small arms ammunition (orm-d)

14 / 40

When should you not use the parking brakes?

while in hot weather

when air pressure is low

while on a steep hill

when the brakes are hot

15 / 40

What will happen should a driver cross the air lines when hooking up the an older trailer?

the brake pedal will activate the trailer spring brakes instead of the air brakes

if there are no spring brakes, you can drive on but there will be no trailer brakes

the hand valve will activate the tractor brakes instead of the trailer brakes

none of the answers listed

16 / 40

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

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

It is ok to ship this material by air only.

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

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

17 / 40

After coupling with a trailer, what position should the front trailer supports be in before driving away?

raised to the top and then taken 3 cranks down and the crank handle stored in its bracket

none of the answers listed

in the fully raised position with the crank handle secured to its bracket

raised half way with the crank handle stored in the cab

18 / 40

To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should:

Look at the shipping papers.

Check for a fence around the loading dock.

Open and inspect every package and container.

Ask the driver.

19 / 40

How much space should there be between the lower and upper fifth wheel?

1/4 to 1/2 of an inch

zero

1 to 2 inches

it is dependent on the load you are carrying

20 / 40

What are the three types of emergency equipment that you must have with your vehicle?

first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flares

warning devices for parked vehicles, first aid kit, flares

none of these answers are correct

fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses, warning devices for parked vehicles

21 / 40

To be sure that air is supplied to the second trailer:

crank the engine brake

while driving at 10 mph, use the hand valve. The vehicle should stop in the same distance of a single trailer moving at 5 mph

keep an eye of the air gauge for a drop of 30 psi

open the emergency line shut off at the back of the second trailer

22 / 40

Make sure____when the front trailer supports are up and the trailer is sitting on the tractor.

there is enough space for clearance between the nose of the trailer and the tops of the tractor tires

there is enough space for clearance between the landing gear and the tractor frame

both of the answers listed

neither of the answers listed

23 / 40

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

Any more than 500 feet.

In an upwind direction.

Any more that 450 feet.

Any more than safety required.

24 / 40

A leak rate for a straight truck or bus air brake system should not exceed _____psi per minute when the engine is off and the brakes are released.

25 / 40

The crack-the-whip effect is more likely to cause the front trailer to tip over.

true

false

there is an equal chance for trailers to tip

trailers never tip

26 / 40

An emergency escape ramp should be used _____.

only when not carrying a load

only when it is raining

any time the truck experiences a significant loss of braking power

only in ideal conditions

27 / 40

Select the answer that is not a part of the braking process when driving a tractor-trailer combination vehicle that has ABS:

you should monitor the tractor and trailer as you decrease your speed to keep control

only use the braking that is necessary to safely stay in control of the vehicle

you should brake in the same manner regardless of what you are driving

you should drive at a higher speed to keep the trailer in line

28 / 40

Which of the following statements about special danger of loading and unloading is true?

Students should be told to remain seated while the bus is in motion.

Students should be told not to use the handrails when exiting the bus due to the possibility of causing a clothing hang up.

Students should be told to pick up any dropped objects as long as it is not under the bus.

Students should be told to leave any dropped objects and move to the point of safety out of danger and get the driver's attention to retrieve the object.

29 / 40

A trailer is at the right height to have the tractor backed up to it when:

the kingpin is about 1 1/5 inches above the fifth wheel

the top of the kingpin is even with the bottom of the fifth wheel

it'll raise slightly when the tractor is backed up under it

the fifth wheel will not come in contact with the kingpin

30 / 40

What are some of the important parts in the steering system?

leaf spring, vehicle frame, torque rod

rim, lug nuts, tire

main spring, axle, spring shackle

tie rod, spindle, pitman arm

31 / 40

Which of these statements about signaling is correct?

Leave your signal on long after you've changed lanes.

Signaling is a warning, not a request.

Signal your intentions early and continuously.

Signal to others that it is safe to pass your bus.

32 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

All answers listed.

They can take longer to stop than a truck with a full tank.

They have better traction on wet roads than full tanks.

They come to a stop faster when you use only the emergency brake.

33 / 40

If there is no traffic light or attendant, how far from the draw of a drawbridge must you stop?

5 feet

100 feet

30 feet

50 feet

34 / 40

Where are shut off valves located on trailers that are doubles or triples?

on service air lines

on emergency and service air lines

on parking brake lines

on emergency air lines

35 / 40

It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

Corrosive, radioactive, dangerous, slippery when wet, inhalation.

It is ok to smoke anywhere.

All hazard classes.

Explosives, flammable gas, oxidizers, flammable solids, flammable liquids.

36 / 40

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

time of day

total weight of the vehicle and cargo

weather

length and steepness of grade

37 / 40

The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

None of the answers listed.

Side to side.

Back to front.

Bottom to top.

38 / 40

A safe haven is ______.

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with explosive materials

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with corrosive materials

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with radioactive materials

an approved place for parking attended vehicles loaded with flammable materials

39 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

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

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

All of these answers are correct.

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

40 / 40

A placarded vehicle must carry what type of fire extinguisher?

One with a rating of 5 a/b minimum.

One with a rating of 5 b/c minimum.

One with a rating of 10 a/b minimum.

One with a rating of 10 b/c minimum.

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (1 vote)

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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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