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The tanker endorsement applies to drivers who wish to drive a tank in Class A, B, or C CDL. To add this endorsement to your CLP/CDL, you must pass a knowledge test on the problems posed by large volume liquid cargos. The Arkansas CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The AR tanker test covers the following sections of the Arkansas CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this AR tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1. If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours:
it will usually take longer to stop.
it will take the same amount of time to stop.
it can probably stop faster than you can.
All of the above.
2. To make the brakes work, air brakes use:
compressed air.
nitrogen.
hydraulic air.
carbon monoxide.
3. When checking the lights before driving:
the engine must be running.
make sure the parking brake is not set.
you should turn off the engine.
you should check them from inside the vehicle.
4. The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:
the weight of the liquid.
legal weight limits.
the amount the liquid will expand in transit.
All of the above.
5. When you double your speed, the braking distance is:
4 times longer.
2 times longer.
3 times longer.
the same.
6. When approaching a stopped school bus, drivers must be aware that:
the bus may suddenly start up and drive into your way.
passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
students may start to get out of the bus.
All of the above.
7. Hazardous materials include all of the following except:
Oxidizers
Corrosives
Livestock
Explosives
8. When trying to put out an electrical fire you should:
use water.
use a B or C extinguisher.
use an D extinguisher.
use an A extinguisher.
9. The trailer hand valve should be used:
only in an emergency.
only to test the trailer brakes.
only on slippery surfaces.
only when applying the brakes hard.
10. You as a driver should always:
reduce your following distance.
drive slowly in the left lane of traffic.
stay in your lane.
make emergency plans when you see a hazard.
 
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AR CDL Tanker Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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