ALABAMA CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST

11. An ABS system:
gives you more control over the vehicle during braking.
keep your wheels from locking when you brake hard.
helps you avoid skids caused by over braking.
All of the above.
12. Unbaffled tanks usually transport:
milk and other food products.
gravel.
gasoline.
grease.
13. Hazardous materials should be loaded:
even if some packages are leaking.
at night.
near heat sources.
away from heat sources.
14. When approaching a stopped school bus, drivers must be aware that:
the bus may suddenly start up and drive into your way.
students may start to get out of the bus.
passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
All of the above.
15. 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:
maintain your current speed, and apply the brakes when you reach 50 mph to gradually reduce your speed to 40 mph.
increase your speed to approximately 45 mph, and then apply release the brakes.
apply the brakes to gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph, and then release the brakes.
apply the brakes to quickly reduce your speed to 25 mph, and then release the brakes.
16. Before driving a tanker, the driver should:
inspect the vehicle.
make sure that the tank is empty.
change tires.
All of the above.
17. When should you downshift automatic transmissions?
When you want to go faster.
When going down steep grades.
When you start to get drowsy.
Watch your tachometer, and downshift when your engine reaches the top of the range.
18. When driving tank vehicles, because of the high center of gravity and the surge of the liquid, you must:
stop quickly.
start slowly.
swerve often.
start quickly.
19. To control liquid surge, when stopping you should:
not brake far in advance of a stop.
not release the brakes too soon.
not keep a steady pressure on the brakes.
All of the above.
20. When coupling, you should:
be aware that wrong coupling and uncoupling can be very dangerous.
make sure the trailer wheels are not chocked.
make sure the sliding fifth-wheel is locked.
make sure the trailer kingpin is bent.
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