Wisconsin Class A CDL Practice Test (WI) 8

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Sample Wisconsin CDL Test Questions - General Knowledge

Question 1

In the hazardous-materials classification examples, battery fluid belongs to which class?

  1. A Class 6 poison
  2. B Class 3 flammable liquid
  3. C A minor fire-hazard class
  4. D Class 8 corrosive material

Correct answer: D – Class 8 corrosive material

The CDL manual’s hazard-class table lists battery fluid as an example of a Class 8 corrosive material. Corrosives can cause serious damage through contact or leakage. “Minor fire hazard” is not a hazardous-material class, and battery fluid is not classified in the table as a poison or flammable liquid.

Source: Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s Manual — § 2.23.1, “What are hazardous materials?”

Question 2

When using a fire extinguisher, you should direct the agent toward the upper flames instead of the fire’s source.

  1. A TRUE
  2. B FALSE

Correct answer: B – FALSE

Aim the extinguisher at the source or base of the fire, not high into the flames. Stay as far from the fire as practical while remaining within the extinguisher’s effective range. Drivers should also know the extinguisher’s instructions and select the proper extinguisher for the type of fire.

Source: Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s Manual — § 2.21.3, “Fire fighting”

Question 3

What must a driver still verify before transporting a sealed load?

  1. A That every item inside has been personally inspected
  2. B That the seal can be opened during the trip
  3. C That the shipper guarantees the vehicle’s legal weight
  4. D That gross and axle weight limits are not exceeded

Correct answer: D – That gross and axle weight limits are not exceeded

A driver generally cannot inspect cargo inside a sealed load. The vehicle must still remain within applicable gross and axle weight limits. Do not assume that sealing the load or receiving it from a shipper establishes that its weight is legal; verify the vehicle’s weight before transportation.

Source: Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s Manual — § 3.3.6, “Sealed and containerized loads”

Question 4

Under normal conditions, what following interval should a 40-foot commercial vehicle maintain at 50 mph?

  1. A 3 seconds
  2. B 4 seconds
  3. C 7 seconds
  4. D At least 5 seconds

Correct answer: D – At least 5 seconds

A 40-foot vehicle needs four seconds under the one-second-per-10-feet guideline. Because the vehicle is traveling faster than 40 mph, another second is added, producing a five-second interval. This is a minimum guideline under normal conditions; slippery roads require substantially more space.

Source: Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s Manual — § 2.7.1, “Space ahead”

Question 5

A yellow right-curve warning sign is posted with a 40 mph advisory speed plaque. What does the plaque indicate?

This sign warns drivers to _______________.
  1. A Vehicles below 40 mph must remain in the right lane
  2. B Drivers must maintain a minimum speed of 40 mph
  3. C The advisory speed for the curve is 40 mph
  4. D Drivers should accelerate above 40 mph through the curve

Correct answer: C – The advisory speed for the curve is 40 mph

The plaque identifies 40 mph as the advisory speed for the upcoming curve; it is not a minimum-speed sign. Wisconsin commercial drivers should enter curves at a speed that permits control of the vehicle. A large or high-center-of-gravity vehicle may need to travel below the advisory speed because of its load, weather or roadway conditions.

Source: Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s Manual — § 2.6.3, “Speed and curves”, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 11th Edition — § 2C.59, “Advisory Speed Plaque (W13-1P) and Confirmation Advisory Speed Plaque (W13-1aP)”

Question 6

During a pre-trip check of the steering and exhaust systems, which finding is correct?

  1. A More than 10 degrees of steering-wheel play can make the vehicle difficult to steer
  2. B An exhaust leak is acceptable when it is outside the cab
  3. C Minor power-steering fluid leakage is normal
  4. D Opening a window makes it safe to drive with an exhaust leak

Correct answer: A – More than 10 degrees of steering-wheel play can make the vehicle difficult to steer

The Wisconsin manual warns that more than 10 degrees of steering-wheel play—about two inches at the rim of a 20-inch wheel—can make steering difficult. Power-steering hoses, pumps and fluid levels must be checked for leaks. Exhaust leaks are also dangerous because poisonous fumes may enter the cab or sleeper berth.

Source: Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s Manual — § 2.1.3, “What to look for”

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