CDL VEHICLE INSPECTION TEST COLORADO
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How can you check slack adjusters?
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Wait for normal air pressure, release the parking brake, move the vehicle forward, and apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal.
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Turn the electrical power on and step on and off the brake pedal.
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Check that the spring brakes come on automatically.
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Use gloves and pull hard on each slack adjuster that you can reach.
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12.
During the driving test, when approaching a railroad crossing, you should _________ while your vehicle is in the crossing.
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change lanes
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not change gears
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pass slow moving vehicles
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None of the above.
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13.
Which of the following is NOT a key part of the steering system?
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Pitman arm
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Leaf spring
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Tie rod
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Gear box
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14.
When performing the stop/start maneuver during the skills test, once stopped you should do all of the following, except:
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Activate your right turn signal.
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Activate your 4-way emergency flashers.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Cancel your turn signal.
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How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?
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Look under the vehicle for the wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
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Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
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All of the above.
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16.
When checking tires, which of the following is not a problem?
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Radial and bias-ply tires used together
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4/32 inch tread depth on front tires
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Cracked valve stems
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Too much air pressure
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17.
Checking your vehicle's suspension system includes checking:
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the mounting brackets.
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the tires.
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the air suspension systems.
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All of the above.
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18.
During the skills test, when driving on the expressway, you should:
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drive 10 mph or more above the posted limit.
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drive slowly in the left lane of traffic.
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use mirrors to check traffic.
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change lanes frequently.
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19.
During the external inspection, you should check that the _______ (if equipped) are evenly centered, with the dual wheels and tires evenly separated, and are not bent, damaged, or rusted through.
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axle seals
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spacers
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lug nuts
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All of the above.
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20.
When checking tires as part of the pre-trip inspection, you should check for all of the following except:
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tread separation.
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that all tires come from the same manufacturer.
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minimum tread depth.
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cracked valve stems.
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