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Combination Vehicles Practice Test | Wyoming 2024 #1 Page 3 of 3
Train for FREE online with our Wyoming CDL combination vehicle test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a WY combination license in 2024, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that DMV requirements for issuing a combination license may vary from state to state.
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15 . Fully-loaded rigs:
Fully-loaded rigs are more vulnerable to rolling over than empty rigs because the weight of the cargo gives the vehicles higher centers of gravity.
16 . When lightly loaded, combination vehicles:
Should be loaded with most of the weight in the rear of the trailer.
When a combination vehicle is lightly loaded, it may have poor traction. It is very easy for wheels to lock up on lightly-loaded vehicles when they are being stopped.
17 . The emergency air line:
Prevents skids.
The emergency air line (also known as the supply line) has two functions. The first is to supply air to the trailer air tanks on a combination vehicle, and the second is to control the emergency brakes.
18 . After coupling, there should be ____ between the upper and lower fifth wheel.
Three inches of space
Before a trip, be sure to inspect all couplings. There should be no space between the upper and lower fifth wheel.
19 . After completing a pre-trip inspection, you should ensure that the:
Before a trip, you should ensure that air reaches all air brakes on all trailers by opening up the rear emergency line and service line shut-off valves and listening for escaping air. Close both shut-off valves before beginning to drive.
20 . What can the “crack-the-whip” effect do?
Make trucks decelerate.
