Colorado CDL Practice Test - General Knowledge
31.
Which of these is a possible consequence of forcing an automatic transmission into a lower gear at high speed?
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Loss of steering control
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Loss of all engine braking effect
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Loss of hydraulic pressure
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All of the above.
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32.
When the temperature is below freezing, which of the following areas may be slippery?
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Bridges
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Wet roads
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Shaded areas
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All of the above.
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33.
Reaction distance is the distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions:
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from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
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before you physically hit the brakes.
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before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
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All of the above.
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34.
When checking the condition of the visible parts during your pre-trip inspection, make sure that the _________ are secured against rubbing, snagging or wearing.
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reflectors
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side boards and stakes
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tailboards
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air lines and electrical wiring
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35.
Drivers should use their horn when needed, however they must be aware that using the horn:
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damages your hearing.
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can startle other drivers.
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is prohibited on interstate highways.
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consumes the battery.
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36.
If you are driving a 30 foot vehicle at 35 mph, you should leave at least _______ between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
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4 seconds
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1 seconds
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2 seconds
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3 seconds
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37.
You should always be looking for hazards to have time to plan a way out of any emergency. This is part of being a:
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good enough driver.
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reasonable driver.
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modular driver.
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defensive driver.
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38.
After starting the engine, you are looking at the oil pressure gauge. Oil pressure should come up to normal within:
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10 minutes.
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2 minutes.
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seconds.
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5 minutes.
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39.
If you are feeling drowsy, before driving you should:
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drink some coffee.
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wait at least 30 minutes.
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drink soda.
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get some sleep.
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40.
Axle weight is:
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the maximum safe weight your tires can carry at a specified pressure.
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the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of one axle.
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the weight of all the axles added together.
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the weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.
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