GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST COLORADO - PRACTICE TEST

11. When loading cargo, keep the load:
to the front.
balanced in the cargo area.
on the side away from most traffic.
to the rear.
12. If the safety relief valve in the air brake system releases air:
this will supply more power to the drive wheels.
this will supply more power to the brakes.
something is wrong.
the valve is fully operational.
13. For safety during a trip, you should:
watch gauges for signs of trouble.
use your senses to check for problems.
check critical items when you stop.
All of the above.
14. If your truck catches fire, the first thing you should do is to:
pull off the road and park in an open area.
get the vehicle off the road and park near other vehicles.
pull into a service station and call for help.
get off the vehicle, open the hood and start shooting foam to keep the engine cool.
15. To use road speed to know when to switch gears you should:
learn what speeds each gear is good for.
learn the operating rpm range of your vehicle.
watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the top of the range.
use the posted speed limit as a guide.
16. In a convex mirror everything appears:
larger.
darker.
smaller.
brighter.
17. Water in the brakes:
can increase braking power.
can cause the brakes to apply unevenly.
reduces wheel lockups.
All of the above.
18. Effects of distracted driving include:
incorrect inputs to the steering.
increased following distance.
reduction in braking distance.
improved reaction time.
19. Rollovers happen when drivers:
stop too often.
brake too hard.
turn too slowly.
turn too fast.
20. Use your four-way emergency flashers:
to warn drivers behind you that people are working on the road.
when parked at the side of the road.
when stopping at railroad highway crossings.
All of the above.
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