Instructions

Knowledge Test Class A

This license is required for driving any legal combination of vehicles, with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the GVWR of a trailer exceeds 10,000 pounds To receive this license, applicants must pass a 50-question test. To pass, applicants must answer 40 questions correctly. Each question has three or four possible answer choices. Test questions come from the Wyoming Driver License Manual for Commercial and Heavy Vehicles. Questions come from chapters covering: Introduction, Driving Safely, Transporting Cargo Safely, Air Brakes (if applicable), Combination, Doubles and Hazardous Materials. Endorsements that may be used with a Class A CDL are: Hazardous materials, Tank, Passenger, HazMat and Tank, Air Brakes and School bus.

Number of Question 50

Passing Score 40

1. When driving, your mirrors should:

Not be used, as they are distracting.

Not be used unless there is traffic.

Be checked regularly.

It is important for you to be aware of your surroundings at all times. To do this, regularly check your mirrors.

2. Distracted driving:

Always comes as a result of physical distraction, not mental distraction.

Can be elevated by pre-programming radio stations.

Can be avoided by eating while driving.

Can be avoided by not engaging in complex conversations while driving.

To reduce the risk of distraction, do not engage in complex or emotionally intense conversations while driving. Pre-programming radio stations before your trip and avoiding eating, drinking, or smoking while at the wheel can also help you avoid becoming distracted while driving. Remember that mental distractions that take your attention away from the task of driving can be just as dangerous as physical distractions.

3. When carrying a wide load, you should:

Drive as fast as possible.

Obtain special permits and follow special rules.

Honk at other drivers to get them to move from the lane closest to you.

Drive on the shoulder.

Loads that are over-length, over-width, and/or overweight may require special permits. Drivers of such loads may be subject to special restrictions, such as only being permitted to drive at certain times.

4. When should mirror adjustments be made?

Before starting a trip

While driving

When a vehicle is stopped at a traffic signal

Mirror adjustment should be checked prior to the start of each trip. Any attached trailer should be straight while mirrors are being adjusted.

5. A driver can rely on front wheel braking to work:

On dry roadways only.

Under all conditions.

Under all conditions, except for snow.

Front wheel braking is effective under all road conditions. It is unlikely that you will experience a front wheel skid, even on ice.

6. When stopped on the side of the road, the driver should:

Keep their side door open.

Turn on their emergency flashers.

Wave their arms.

Turn off all their lights.

If you must stop on the side of the road, it is important to turn on your four-way emergency flashers to warn other road users.

7. When driving at highway speeds, you should watch the road about ____ ahead of your vehicle.

One block

100 yards

One quarter mile

One mile

Stay aware of upcoming obstacles and hazards by consistently watching the road at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle. When traveling at highway speeds, this is equivalent to about a quarter of a mile.

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