Wisconsin CDL General Practice Questions and
Answers New Update 2024/2025
30 days - Answer✔️✔️-How soon must you notify your employer of ANY traffic
violation
never - Answer✔️✔️-When is it allowed to read or send text messages while driving
a commerical vehicle?
safety - Answer✔️✔️-why is inspection of the vehicle done?
before, during and after - Answer✔️✔️-when should you inspect your vehicle for a
trip?
fire extinguisher, spare fuses (if necessary), and 3 warning devices (cones,
reflectors, etc for breakdowns) - Answer✔️✔️-What emergency equipment is
required in the vehicle? (there's 3)
proper papers and placarding - Answer✔️✔️-If your truck contains haz mat, before
you leave you must insure you have...
leaks - Answer✔️✔️-what should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
engage the clutch before you let off the brake - Answer✔️✔️-What do you do to
prevent rolling back when you start moving?
TRUE - Answer✔️✔️-True or false, drivers should avoid backing if at all possible
due to the dangers and lack of vision
mirrors, hazard lights, using a spotter, back toward the driver side if possible -
Answer✔️✔️-when backing, what are some good things to utilize
when backing a trailer, you pull forward to straighten your vehicle - Answer✔️✔️-
what is a pull up?
entering a curve and going down a hill - Answer✔️✔️-Two reasons to downshift?
using engine speed (RPM's) and road speed (MPH) - Answer✔️✔️-how do you
know when to shift up? (2 answers)
a device that helps slow your vehicle to reduce the need for brakes - Answer✔️✔️-
What is a retarder
TRUE - Answer✔️✔️-T or F: retarders should not be used in slippery road
conditions
12-15 seconds (1/4 mile highway/1 block in the city) - Answer✔️✔️-how far ahead
should drivers be looking at all times
before the trip - Answer✔️✔️-when should you adjust mirrors to their proper
position
traffic, your tires, lane changes/turns, tight maneuvers - Answer✔️✔️-what should
you look for when checking your mirrors regularly
1. signal early
2. leave it on throughout
3. turn it off when the turn is 100% finished - Answer✔️✔️-three main rules of
blinkers
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