Combination
All applicants who are applying for a Class A CDL should be prepared to take the Combination test. This test covers information found in Section 6 of the Wyoming Driver License Manual for Commercial & Heavy Vehicles. Section 6 provides the information needed to safely operate tractor-trailers, doubles, triples, and straight trucks with trailers. The test is made up of 20 multiple-choice questions, and applicants will need to correctly answer a minimum of 16 questions to pass. The Combination test is not a replacement for the Double/Triple endorsement test.
Number of Question
Passing Score
1. Rollovers happen when drivers:
Explanation
A rollover happens as a result of a driver taking a turn at too high a speed. Be sure to take turns and curves safely and slowly.
2. Bobtail tractors are ____ to stop than tractors attached to full semitrailers.
Explanation
Bobtail tractors are tractors that are not attached to any semitrailers. When operating a bobtail, you should be aware that stopping can be difficult and that it will take a longer distance to come to a complete stop than a tractor attached to a loaded semitrailer.
3. ____ are the cause of more than half of all accident-related truck driver deaths.
Explanation
More than half of all accident-related truck driver deaths are a result of truck rollovers. To help prevent a rollover, be sure to load cargo low to the ground and centered on your rig. Take corners slowly and carefully.
4. Pull out the trailer air supply control to test:
Explanation
Be sure to test the trailer emergency brakes before beginning a trip. After ensuring that the trailer rolls freely, you can test the emergency brakes by pulling out the trailer air supply control, or placing it in the "emergency" position. Pull forward slightly with the tractor and make sure the trailer does not move.
5. An air supply control lever should be in its "normal" position when you are:
Explanation
Tractor protection controls in older vehicles may be operated by levers instead of knobs. If an air supply control is set in its "normal" position, it is properly set for you to pull a trailer.
6. Before backing your tractor under the trailer, make sure your trailer brakes are:
Explanation
Correctly following the steps to couple and uncouple trailers is vital to safely operating a combination vehicle. Before backing your tractor under the trailer while coupling, make sure your trailer brakes are locked.
7. All trailers made after ____ must be equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).
Explanation
