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