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1.In Colorado, which agency determines when emergency snow conditions exist for the snowplow CDL exemption?
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Correct answer: B. The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) The Colorado manual states the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) determines when emergency snow conditions exist.
2.What condition applies to persons holding an out-of-state CLP who want to take Colorado's CDL skills test?
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Correct answer: C. They must have received their training in Colorado Colorado cites FMCSR 383.79 and states persons with out-of-state CLPs must have received training in Colorado.
3.In Colorado, drivers 18 through 20 years old receive which restriction on their CDL?
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Correct answer: D. K - Colorado (intrastate) only Colorado: drivers 18 through 20 years of age are issued the 'K' restriction to operate a CDL vehicle only within the boundaries of Colorado.
4.Besides drivers aged 18-20, Colorado also uses the K restriction for which drivers?
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Correct answer: A. Those not meeting DOT medical rules who have a CSP waiver In Colorado, the K restriction also designates individuals who do not meet DOT medical requirements but have been issued a waiver by the Colorado State Patrol to operate a CDL vehicle.
5.What is the minimum age to apply for a Colorado CDL instruction permit or receive a CDL?
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Correct answer: D. 18 years Colorado: 'Legal age: 18 - You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a CDL instruction permit, or to receive a CDL.'
6.If you have an out-of-state regular driver license, what must you get before applying for a Colorado CDL instruction permit?
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Correct answer: D. A Colorado regular driver license Colorado: if you have an out-of-state driver license, you must be issued a Colorado regular driver license before applying for a Colorado CDL instruction permit.
7.In what language must all Colorado CDL skills tests be taken?
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Correct answer: C. English only The Colorado manual states all CDL skills tests must be taken in English only (49 CFR 383.133).
8.Which vehicle cannot be used for a Colorado CDL skills test?
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Correct answer: B. One with components marked or labeled other than by the manufacturer Colorado: any vehicle that has components marked or labeled other than the manufacturer's labels cannot be used for the CDL skills test.
9.Within how many days must you notify the Colorado driver license office if convicted of a traffic violation (except parking) in another state?
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Correct answer: D. 30 days Colorado: you must notify the Colorado driver license office within 30 days if convicted in any other state or jurisdiction of any traffic violation (except parking).
10.In Colorado, the farm vehicle CDL exemption applies to vehicles used within how many miles of the person's farm?
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Correct answer: A. 150 miles Colorado exempts farm vehicles controlled and operated by a farmer, hauling farm products, machinery or supplies to or from a farm, and used within 150 miles of the person's farm.
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