CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (COLORADO)
31.
When going down long, steep downgrades, you should:
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rely solely on engine braking to reduce your speed.
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try not to use the brakes.
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downshifting and then use the brakes.
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only use the brakes.
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32.
If driving a vehicle equipped with power steering, you should check:
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fluid level.
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check pumps.
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hoses.
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All of the above.
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33.
Which of the following is NOT a good rule for using turn signals?
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Signal well before you turn.
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Signal continuously until you have completed the turn.
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Put your turn signal on after the turn.
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Cancel your signal after you have turned.
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34.
Axle weight is:
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the weight of one axle.
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the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
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the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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the weight any axle or combination of axles transmits to the ground.
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35.
When a combination vehicle goes around a corner:
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the front and rear wheels follow a different path.
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the rear wheels of the trailer will never off-track.
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the driver must keep the rear of your vehicle far away from the curb.
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All of the above.
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36.
Confused drivers may:
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stop without warning.
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change lanes for no apparent reason.
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change direction suddenly.
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All of the above.
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37.
Tests have shown that trucks with a high center of gravity are more likely to tip over, therefore you should:
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distribute the cargo as low as possible.
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distribute the cargo so the majority of the weight is on the steering axle.
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put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
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All of the above.
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38.
Which of these statements about using your mirrors is FALSE?
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When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you.
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You should use your mirrors to spot overtaking vehicles.
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There are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
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None of the above.
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39.
Name some exhaust system parts.
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Mufflers, mounting brackets and vertical stacks
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Main spring, axle and font axle hanger
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Drag link, spindle and gear box
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Pitman arm, hydraulic fluid reservoir and tie rod
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40.
The distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before you physically hit the brakes in response to a hazard ahead is called:
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Reaction distance
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Braking distance
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Stopping distance
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Perception distance
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