CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST - COLORADO

11. If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
decide what to do as soon as you know your brakes do not work.
slow down until your vehicle comes to a complete stop.
set the parking brake and park in an open area.
stay on the road and keep looking for the next available escape ramp.
12. Unbaffled liquid tankers have nothing inside to slow down the flow of the liquid. Therefore:
forward-and-back surge is very strong.
side-to-side surge is very strong.
top-to-bottom surge is very strong.
All of the above.
13. If a shipping paper describes both hazardous and non-hazardous products, the hazardous materials must be:
written in a larger font.
entered first.
identified by an "H" placed before the shipping description.
listed at the bottom.
14. Class 2 hazardous materials include:
Corrosive materials
Radioactive materials
Poison
Flammable gases
15. When going down a hill, you should downshift:
before you start going downhill.
after starting down a hill.
as you go downhill.
at the bottom of the hill.
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 driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you. Remember that:
you should check your after the start of any trip to make sure they are properly adjusted.
convex mirrors make things look larger and closer than they really are.
every registered motor vehicle must have at least one mirror.
there are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
18. Carrying liquids or gases in a leaking tank:
is illegal.
should be avoided whenever possible.
should only be done for shorter trips.
should only be done at night.
19. If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
use an escape ramp if it is available.
leave the road immediately.
go right if the shoulder is clear.
change lanes after making sure there is enough room.
20. A high center of gravity:
makes the vehicle easy to roll over.
requires special transit permits.
makes the vehicle less likely to roll over.
improves fuel efficiency.
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