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Colorado CDL Tank Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 20
A person working on a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of a road:
Choose one answer below.
A
Will likely pay attention to traffic on the road.
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B
May be focused on the repair and not paying attention to roadway traffic.
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C
Is exempt from traffic laws.
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D
Should not be assisted.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
After finishing a pre-trip inspection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Leave the rear shut-off valves open.
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B
Remove the service line valve.
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C
Close the emergency line valve.
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D
Leave the emergency line valve open.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
During a pre-trip inspection, what is the best method for checking your lights?
Choose one answer below.
A
Parking near a mirror to look for a reflection
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B
Activating the lights, then exiting the vehicle to check
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C
Looking on the instrument panel to see if any warning lights are illuminated
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D
Driving in traffic and waiting for other drivers to let you know your lights are out
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QUESTION 4 / 20
The amount of liquid cargo being loaded into a tank should depend on:
Choose one answer below.
A
The speed limits on the route.
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B
Legal weight limits.
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C
The color of the cargo.
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D
The length of the trip.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Carrying liquid cargo:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is easier than carrying solid cargo.
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B
Is more difficult than carrying solid cargo.
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C
Is illegal.
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D
Is not permitted during normal business hours.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
When backing a truck, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only use the side mirrors on the driver’s side.
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B
Use both side mirrors.
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C
Not use a helper.
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D
Only use the mirror on the passenger's side.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
Before backing your tractor under the trailer, make sure your trailer brakes are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Disengaged.
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B
Locked.
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C
Deactivated.
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D
Dry.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
If you are being tailgated, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive on the shoulder.
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B
Pull off the roadway.
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C
Drive faster.
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D
Allow the vehicle to pass.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
Due to the risk of liquid surge in tanks, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate slowly.
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B
Accelerate quickly.
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C
Swerve often.
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D
Drive on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
If involved in a crash, basic procedures should include all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Protecting the area.
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B
Notifying the proper authorities.
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C
Caring for the injured.
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D
Driving away without stopping.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
If you are unsure if there is enough space for your vehicle to safely travel under a bridge, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Swerve as you pass under the bridge.
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C
Slow down.
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D
Drive on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
You must put out emergency warning devices within ____ of stopping on the side of the road.
Choose one answer below.
A
One minute
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B
10 minutes
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C
45 minutes
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D
Two hours
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When pulled off on the side of the road, a driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the driver’s side door open.
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B
Turn on their emergency flashers.
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C
Wave their arms.
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D
Turn off all lights.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
If you identify a distracted driver on the road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Follow their vehicle closely.
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B
Try to get their attention.
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C
Give them plenty of room.
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D
Flash your lights at them.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Mirrors should be adjusted:
Choose one answer below.
A
While moving.
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B
When the trailers are straight.
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C
When you are standing next to the vehicle.
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D
By an assistant.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
Looking far ahead of your vehicle while driving is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Discouraged, as there is little you can do about something far up the road.
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B
Encouraged to help you identify hazards as early as possible.
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C
Not allowed.
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D
Only encouraged if you are transporting hazardous materials.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
The only way to properly check tire pressure is by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using a tire pressure gauge.
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B
Eyeballing the tire.
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C
Pushing on the tire with your hand.
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D
Measuring the height of the tire.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
If a roadway is covered by fog, it is best for you to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive faster than usual.
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B
Use your high beam headlights.
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C
Turn off your headlights.
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D
Avoid driving.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
After the engine is started, warning lights and buzzers should all:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stay on.
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B
Flicker occasionally.
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C
Turn off right away.
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D
Turn off once the vehicle begins moving.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
When loading a tank, space should be left for outage. What is outage?
Choose one answer below.
A
Extra cargo
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B
Space for expanding liquids
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C
Space for additional fuel
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D
A place for luggage and personal items
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