CA CDL Tanker Practice Test

11. Service brakes should:
always be checked before applying the brakes.
only be checked by a mechanic.
be checked before each trip.
12. Emergency lines are often coded with the color ___ to keep from getting them mixed up with the service line.
yellow.
blue.
red.
13. You are inspecting your vehicle during a trip. What should you do?
Check critical items such as tires, brakes, and lights.
Use your senses to check for problems.
All of the above.
14. When driving trucks with trailers, drivers should:
make quick lane changes.
avoid making sudden movements with the steering wheel.
push the brake pedal to the floor when braking.
15. When backing a truck you should:
look straight ahead.
get out and walk around the vehicle before you begin to back.
always rely on your mirrors.
16. The two ways of knowing when to shift are:
engine speed and road speed.
weather and road conditions.
following distance and traffic speed.
17. When traveling with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, do not park within _____ of a building.
150 feet
300 feet
50 feet
18. Excessive use of the service brakes results in overheating. Too much heat can:
cause the brakes apply unevenly.
cause the brakes to grab.
make the brakes stop working.
19. To transport hazardous materials, drivers need:
a CDL license with a tank endorsement.
a CDL license only.
a CDL license with hazardous material endorsement.
20. If your trailer starts to skid, you should:
steer in the opposite direction.
release the brakes.
pump the brakes.
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