TANKER PRACTICE TEST - COLORADO CDL
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If driving a heavy vehicle, you should:
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avoid braking.
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try to pass other vehicles going uphill.
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stay in the right lane.
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stay in the left lane.
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12.
Which of the following is not a way to know when to change gears?
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Watch your tachometer
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Use engine speed (rpm)
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Use road speed (mph)
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Check that the pressure gauge shows normal oil pressure
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13.
The hazardous materials regulations require vehicles transporting certain types or quantities of HazMat to display warning signs called:
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advance warning signs.
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HazMat warnings.
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placards.
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reflective triangles.
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14.
When backing, you should:
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only use mirror on the driver's side.
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use the mirrors on both sides.
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back quickly.
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back and turn toward the right side whenever possible.
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15.
When fueling a vehicle containing hazardous materials, you should:
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turn off the engine.
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call your supervisor.
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leave the nozzle unattended.
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leave the engine on.
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16.
If your trailer starts to skid, you should:
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steer in the opposite direction.
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release the brakes.
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lock the brakes.
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pump the brakes.
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17.
To know how much space you should keep in front of you:
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estimate how many seconds it would take you to reach the vehicle ahead.
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wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
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estimate how many vehicle lengths there are between you and the vehicle ahead.
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None of the above.
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18.
When approaching a vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, which of the following could be a sign of trouble?
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Fresh oil under the vehicle
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Parking brake is on
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Inflated tires
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All of the above
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19.
When going down a steep downgrade, you should primarily brake using:
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the emergency brake.
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the service brakes.
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the braking effect of the engine.
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the parking brake.
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20.
Emergency lines are often coded with the color ___ to keep from getting them mixed up with the service line.
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red.
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white.
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blue.
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yellow.
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