Knowledge Test Class A #2
Class A Driving Test | Colorado 2025 #2 Page 3 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Colorado class A license 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 CDL class A permit in 2025, 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 CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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15 . When a construction worker is close to the road, you should:
Wait to proceed until the construction is complete.
In construction zones, do not exceed the posted safe sped limit. Slow down even more when workers are near the roadway.
16 . As part of the vehicle inspection test, a CDL applicant may be asked to:
Replace spark plugs.
While testing for a CDL, an applicant will be required to go through a full vehicle inspection. The vehicle inspection test will include an engine oil level check.
17 . When backing a truck, you should:
Only use the mirror on the passenger's side.
To remain aware of hazards behind your vehicle when backing, you should frequently check your mirrors on both sides of the vehicle. Have a helper watch your blind spots whenever possible.
18 . One way to overcome the challenges of blind spots is to:
Avoid using your mirrors.
You should make frequent mirror checks to monitor the traffic around you. This should help you notice if surrounding vehicles begin to move into your blind spots.
19 . Federal and state laws require:
Drivers to inspect their vehicles, but only if they will be transporting hazardous materials.
Commercial drivers are required by federal and state laws to inspect their vehicles before every trip. Regular inspections can help drivers identify issues before they become dangerous and costly.
20 . A header board is used to:
Prevent the driver from leaving the tractor.
Front-end header boards, also known as "headache racks," protect drivers from moving cargo in the event of a crash or emergency stop.
21 . If using a helper while backing a vehicle, where should they stand?
Near the back of the truck
If you use a helper while backing your vehicle, they should stand near the back of the vehicle in a place where they are visible to you. Before backing, work out a set of hand signals that both you and your helper understand. Agree on a signal for "stop."
2025 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.