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Colorado CDL Tank Test 1
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QUESTION 1 / 20
Of the following, which is not a way to prevent drowsiness during a trip?
Choose one answer below.
A
Getting an adequate amount of sleep before driving
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B
Traveling with a passenger
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C
Scheduling trips during hours when you would not normally be awake
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D
Avoiding medications that may cause drowsiness
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QUESTION 2 / 20
What is the purpose of a vehicle inspection report?
Choose one answer below.
A
It tells the motor carrier about problems that may need to be fixed.
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B
It ensures that the vehicle is inspected regularly.
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C
It keeps drivers accountable for inspecting their vehicles.
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D
It provides a plan for the next five trips.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
Steering wheel play should be no more than:
Choose one answer below.
A
10 degrees.
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B
25 degrees.
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C
50 degrees.
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D
75 degrees.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
Passive railroad crossings:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are controlled by flashing lights.
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B
Are not controlled by any type of traffic control device.
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C
Have gates that lower when trains are approaching.
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D
Should never be crossed by a CMV.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Large combination vehicles take the longest amount of time to stop:
Choose one answer below.
A
When fully loaded.
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B
When partially loaded.
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C
When empty.
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D
When mostly loaded.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
If a vehicle has a vehicle inspection report, the driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should not look at the report and instead try to find any issues themselves.
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B
Should take the vehicle to a mechanic.
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C
Should review the report.
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D
Should not conduct a pre-trip inspection and rely only on the report.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
If cargo containing hazardous materials is leaking, the driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive to find a phone to alert emergency personnel
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B
Drive to a designated hazardous materials clean up facility
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C
Park the vehicle and contact emergency personnel
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D
Continue driving to the destination
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QUESTION 8 / 20
Manhole covers:
Choose one answer below.
A
May be open when a vehicle is being driven.
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B
Should be closed when a vehicle is being driven.
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C
Should never be used.
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D
Should be removed when a vehicle is being driven.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
When loading or unloading a tank that is divided by bulkheads, the person loading the tank should be mindful of:
Choose one answer below.
A
Equal weight distribution.
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B
Insects coming out of the tank.
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C
The placement of the nozzle.
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D
Other vehicles.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
Move over laws require:
Choose one answer below.
A
Trucks to use the left lane.
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B
All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing.
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C
All vehicles to use the left lane.
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D
All vehicles to move to the left lane if a flatbed trailer is in the right lane.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
If a tank is found to be leaking, the driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive with their flashers activated to warn other motorists.
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B
Get the leak fixed immediately.
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C
Let someone know at the end of the trip.
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D
Try to fix the leak by welding the opening shut.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
Flammable gases are categorized as ____ hazards.
Choose one answer below.
A
Class 1
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B
Class 2
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C
Class 4
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D
Class 7
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When backing up to couple a trailer, you should position the tractor:
Choose one answer below.
A
At a 90-degree angle in front of the trailer.
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B
Directly in front of the trailer.
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C
At a 30-degree angle in front of the trailer.
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D
At a 60-degree angle in front of the trailer.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
For safety purposes, when should you turn off a retarder?
Choose one answer below.
A
When the roadways are slippery
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B
When you are carrying a passenger
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C
When you are carrying a heavy load
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D
When driving in heavy traffic
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QUESTION 15 / 20
When inspecting the exhaust system for defects, which of the following should be fixed?
Choose one answer below.
A
Missing mounting brackets or clamps
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B
A broken exhaust pipe, muffler, or tailpipe
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C
Leaking exhaust system parts
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 16 / 20
To make it as safe as possible to leave a stop, you should park:
Choose one answer below.
A
So that you must back up to leave your parking space.
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B
So that you can pull forward to leave your parking space.
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C
On the side of a roadway, not in a parking lot.
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D
By backing into a parking space.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
Placards must be placed:
Choose one answer below.
A
In any manner, as long as they are visible.
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B
So words and numbers are read from left to right.
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C
Upside down.
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D
Within three inches of other markings.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
When driving:
Choose one answer below.
A
You should always drive at the posted speed limit.
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B
You should always drive slightly below the posted speed limit.
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C
You should adjust your speed according to conditions.
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D
You should drive as fast as possible.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
When changing lanes, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move quickly before other vehicles get into the lane you wish to occupy.
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B
Move slowly, in case another vehicle is in the lane you wish to occupy.
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C
Not use your turn signal.
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D
Never use the right lane.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
Baffled tanks:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are ineffective in preventing front-to-back liquid surge.
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B
Contain bulkheads with holes, allowing liquid to move among sections of the tank.
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C
Remove air through a valve.
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D
Allow for easier unloading.
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