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?
Loss of steering control
Loss of all engine braking effect
Loss of hydraulic pressure
All of the above.
32. When the temperature is below freezing, which of the following areas may be slippery?
Bridges
Wet roads
Shaded areas
All of the above.
33. Reaction distance is the distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions:
from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
before you physically hit the brakes.
before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
All of the above.
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.
reflectors
side boards and stakes
tailboards
air lines and electrical wiring
35. Drivers should use their horn when needed, however they must be aware that using the horn:
damages your hearing.
can startle other drivers.
is prohibited on interstate highways.
consumes the battery.
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.
4 seconds
1 seconds
2 seconds
3 seconds
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:
good enough driver.
reasonable driver.
modular driver.
defensive driver.
38. After starting the engine, you are looking at the oil pressure gauge. Oil pressure should come up to normal within:
10 minutes.
2 minutes.
seconds.
5 minutes.
39. If you are feeling drowsy, before driving you should:
drink some coffee.
wait at least 30 minutes.
drink soda.
get some sleep.
40. Axle weight is:
the maximum safe weight your tires can carry at a specified pressure.
the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of one axle.
the weight of all the axles added together.
the weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.
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