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Air Brakes Endorsement Test | Colorado 2026 #2 Page 3 of 4
Train for FREE online with our Colorado CDL air brake test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a CO Class A/Class B driver license in 2026, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that the requirements for CDL may vary from state to state.
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13 . How is water and compressor oil removed from the bottom of an air storage tank?
A sponge is used to soak up the water and oil.
Water and compressor oil are removed from air storage tanks through a drain valve. The water and oil can damage the brakes if left to accumulate in the system. Manually operated tanks must be drained every day to remove this build-up.
14 . What is a wig wag?
A part within the braking unit that allows air to move freely
A wig wag is a type of low air pressure warning device in an air brake system. It drops a mechanical arm into the driver's view when the air pressure in the tanks falls below 60 psi.
15 . Before driving a vehicle with air brakes, you should ensure that the spring brakes come on automatically when:
Driving uphill.
Before driving a vehicle with air brakes, you should ensure that the spring brakes come on automatically when air tank pressure falls to a level between 20 and 45 psi. You can do this by chocking the wheels and releasing air from the braking system by stepping on and off the brake pedal. Once the pressure drops to an unsafe level, the parking brake valve should pop out and spring brakes should come on.
16 . While driving downhill, you should brake until you reach a speed that is ____ below your safe speed, then release the brake pedal.
20 mph
While driving downhill, you should hold down the brake pedal until your vehicle reaches a speed 5 mph below your safe speed, then release the brake pedal. Repeat this process.
17 . If the brake pads rub against the brake drums and create too much heat:
The air compressor will kick on to cool the brakes.
Brakes heat up with use. If they are overused and become too hot, expansion and chemical changes will make them less effective and eventually cause them to stop working altogether. This is known as "brake fade."
18 . Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS):
Are illegal in some states.
ABS is equipped in addition to a vehicle's normal braking system and it neither increases nor decreases the vehicle's braking capability. ABS activates during hard applications of the brake pedal in order to prevent wheels from locking up.
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2026 Colorado | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class B license in Colorado allows the holder to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or towing vehicles not exceeding 10,000 pounds GVWR. This includes buses, farm labor vehicles, and any vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver.
A Class B CDL license in Colorado allows the holder to operate single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, and towed vehicles not exceeding 10,000 pounds. It covers vehicles like city buses, delivery trucks, dump trucks with small trailers, and large straight trucks.
To acquire a Class B CDL license in Colorado, you must be at least 18 years old (21 for interstate driving), possess a valid Colorado driver's license, pass a vision test, and successfully complete a written knowledge test. Additionally, you must pass a skills test which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic vehicle control, and on-road driving.
In Colorado, you must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for intrastate driving (within Colorado only). However, you must be at least 21 years old to drive a commercial vehicle across state lines, carry hazardous materials, or transport passengers.
Specific endorsements aren't necessary for a Class B CDL license but they can broaden your driving capabilities. Endorsements include: H for hazardous materials, N for tank vehicles, P for passenger vehicles, S for school buses, and T for double/triple trailers. Each endorsement requires passing a knowledge test and some require a skills test.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in Colorado includes three parts: a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic vehicle control test, and an on-road driving test. You must demonstrate knowledge of your vehicle and its controls, show ability to manage its operation under various traffic conditions, and ensure it's safe for the road.
Yes, Class B CDL license holders in Colorado are restricted to operating vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or towing vehicles not more than 10,000 pounds. They can also operate buses with 24 passengers or more, including the driver. However, they cannot operate Class A vehicles unless they have the appropriate endorsements.
In Colorado, the written CDL test is offered only in English. Federal regulations mandate that all CDL applicants demonstrate proficiency in English. They must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the language to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
Yes, you can request accommodations for the Class B CDL written exam in Colorado if you have a disability. You must provide documentation of your disability and specify the type of accommodation needed. The DMV is committed to providing equal access to its services and will make reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Yes, you can retake the Class B CDL written test in Colorado. If you fail, you must wait one day before retaking it. If you fail three times, you must wait 30 days before your next attempt. Keep in mind each retest has an associated fee and make sure to study the manual thoroughly before retaking the test.
