Sharing the Road — Wyoming
Wyoming CDL practice test: 459 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Sharing the Road: 30 questions.
Pedestrians, cyclists, school buses, emergency vehicles and heavy trucks.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Sharing the Road |
| License test | Wyoming CDL permit (CLP) knowledge tests |
| Topic questions | 30 (7% of 459 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (30)
1. If driving a truck that requires a CDL for operation:
- You do not need to wear a seat belt.
- You are required to wear a seat belt, but only if transporting more than 500 pounds of cargo.
- You are always required to wear a seat belt. ✓
- You are only required to wear a seat belt when driving a tank trailer.
Answer: C. You are always required to wear a seat belt.
If you drive a truck that requires a CDL, you are always required to wear a seat belt. The handbook's vehicle-inspection material tells you the driver's seat should have a seat belt and that you should always use it for safety. That instruction is not tied to a particular load, trailer type, or cargo weight, so nothing in it gives a CDL driver a pass to skip the belt. The rule applies to the driver every time the vehicle is moving, whatever you happen to be hauling.
2. If there is a fire on a school bus, the students:
- Must be evacuated. ✓
- Should stay on the bus but be moved to a part of the bus unaffected by the fire.
- Should stay in their seats.
Answer: A. Must be evacuated.
If there is a fire on a school bus, the students must be evacuated. The handbook sets a general rule that student safety and control are best kept by leaving students on the bus during an emergency, but only as long as staying aboard does not put them at unnecessary risk. It then lists the conditions a driver should weigh when deciding whether to evacuate, and the first one is whether there is a fire or danger of fire, or a smell of raw or leaking fuel. A fire is exactly the kind of risk that makes staying on the bus unsafe, so the students need to be gotten off.
3. When encountering a railroad crossing during the driving test, you should:
- Pass another vehicle on the tracks if the other vehicle is moving too slowly.
- Change lanes while on the tracks.
- Not change gears while on the tracks. ✓
Answer: C. Not change gears while on the tracks.
You should not change gears while on the railroad tracks. The handbook's on-road driving section says that while any part of your vehicle is on the tracks, you should not stop, shift gears, or switch lanes. It also says to keep your hands on the steering wheel as you cross. The school-bus section gives the same rule in practice: cross in a low gear and leave the gears alone until you are clear. So the action that matches the handbook is to keep the gear you selected and not change it on the tracks.
4. Backing a school bus is:
- Strongly encouraged.
- Strongly discouraged. ✓
- Only to be done in the morning.
Answer: B. Strongly discouraged.
Backing a school bus is strongly discouraged; you should back only when there is no other safe way to move the bus. The handbook states that backing a school bus is strongly discouraged. It says you should back only when you have no other safe way to move the vehicle, and you should never back when students are outside the bus. Backing is dangerous and raises the risk of a collision. If you must back, the handbook lists precautions such as posting a lookout, signaling for quiet on the bus, and constantly checking mirrors and rear windows. That supports the bank answer that backing is strongly discouraged rather than encouraged.
5. Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck:
- Is a good way for inexperienced drivers to gain experience.
- Requires a skilled driver. ✓
- Is illegal in most states.
Answer: B. Requires a skilled driver.
Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck requires a skilled driver. The handbook describes hanging meat as a very unstable load with a high center of gravity. It warns that sharp curves, such as on ramps and off ramps, need particular caution and says to go slowly. Because the load is unstable and raises the center of gravity, handling it safely calls for a skilled driver. The passage does not present it as a beginner training task or say it is illegal; it focuses on the handling difficulty.
6. Dry bulk tanks:
- Usually have low centers of gravity.
- Usually have high centers of gravity. ✓
- Are usually not allowed to cross railroad tracks.
Answer: B. Usually have high centers of gravity.
Dry bulk tanks usually have high centers of gravity. The handbook's cargo section directly describes dry bulk tanks as needing special care because they have a high center of gravity and the load can shift. That means the weight is carried high, making the vehicle less stable. The same passage tells you to be very cautious, slowing down for curves and sharp turns. The tank vehicle section also explains that a high center of gravity makes a vehicle top-heavy and easier to roll over, which fits the warning given for dry bulk tanks.
7. If backing a truck:
- You should rely on your mirrors to guide you.
- You should first walk the area to become more familiar with obstacles. ✓
- You should look straight ahead.
Answer: B. You should first walk the area to become more familiar with obstacles.
8. Properly adjusted mirrors on a school bus allow the driver to see ____ behind the bus.
- 50 feet
- 100 feet
- 200 feet ✓
- 1,000 feet
Answer: C. 200 feet
Properly adjusted school bus mirrors should let you see 200 feet behind the bus. The handbook's mirror section says to adjust the outside flat mirrors so you can see 200 feet, or four bus lengths, behind the bus. It also lists seeing along the sides and the rear tires on the ground as part of proper adjustment. That specific viewing distance matches the 200-foot choice. The passage does not say mirrors are set for 50, 100, or 1,000 feet behind the bus.
9. At a passive railroad crossing:
- The decision to proceed rests with each driver. ✓
- The decision to proceed should be based on a control device.
- The decision to proceed should be based on surrounding vehicles.
- The decision to proceed is left to passengers in each vehicle.
Answer: A. The decision to proceed rests with each driver.
At a passive railroad crossing, the decision to proceed rests with each driver. The handbook explains that a passive crossing has no traffic control device of any kind, so nothing at the crossing tells you when to go. Because there are no lights, bells or gates to give you the answer, you have to recognize the crossing, look for a train, and judge whether there is enough clear space on the other side. That judgment call belongs to the driver alone, which is why the handbook says the decision to proceed is entirely in your hands.
10. Compared to other commercial motor vehicles, combination vehicles need more space on the road because they are longer and they:
- Need more space to turn and stop. ✓
- Drive more slowly.
- Are twice the width.
- Swerve more often.
Answer: A. Need more space to turn and stop.
Combination vehicles need more space because they are longer and need more room to turn and stop. The handbook says doubles and triples take up more space than other commercial vehicles. They are longer, and they cannot be turned or stopped suddenly, so you should allow more following distance and make sure you have large enough gaps before entering or crossing traffic. The general driving section makes the same point for large vehicles: they take up more space and need more space for stopping and turning. That directly supports choosing the answer about turning and stopping.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook