ALABAMA CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST
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An ABS system:
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gives you more control over the vehicle during braking.
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keep your wheels from locking when you brake hard.
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helps you avoid skids caused by over braking.
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All of the above.
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12.
Unbaffled tanks usually transport:
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milk and other food products.
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gravel.
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gasoline.
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grease.
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Hazardous materials should be loaded:
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even if some packages are leaking.
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at night.
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near heat sources.
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away from heat sources.
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14.
When approaching a stopped school bus, drivers must be aware that:
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the bus may suddenly start up and drive into your way.
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students may start to get out of the bus.
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passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
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All of the above.
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You are driving on a steep downgrade in the proper low gear. Your "safe" speed is 40 mph. When your speed reaches 40 mph, you should:
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maintain your current speed, and apply the brakes when you reach 50 mph to gradually reduce your speed to 40 mph.
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increase your speed to approximately 45 mph, and then apply release the brakes.
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apply the brakes to gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph, and then release the brakes.
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apply the brakes to quickly reduce your speed to 25 mph, and then release the brakes.
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Before driving a tanker, the driver should:
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inspect the vehicle.
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make sure that the tank is empty.
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change tires.
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All of the above.
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17.
When should you downshift automatic transmissions?
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When you want to go faster.
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When going down steep grades.
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When you start to get drowsy.
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Watch your tachometer, and downshift when your engine reaches the top of the range.
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18.
When driving tank vehicles, because of the high center of gravity and the surge of the liquid, you must:
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stop quickly.
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start slowly.
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swerve often.
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start quickly.
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To control liquid surge, when stopping you should:
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not brake far in advance of a stop.
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not release the brakes too soon.
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not keep a steady pressure on the brakes.
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All of the above.
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20.
When coupling, you should:
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be aware that wrong coupling and uncoupling can be very dangerous.
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make sure the trailer wheels are not chocked.
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make sure the sliding fifth-wheel is locked.
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make sure the trailer kingpin is bent.
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