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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 Connecticut CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The CT tanker test covers the following sections of the Connecticut CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this CT tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1. If a trailer does not have spring brakes, to keep the trailer from moving you should:
use wheel chocks.
park on a slight decline.
use the service brakes.
close the brake valve.
2. Emergency brakes must be held on by:
dynamic pressure.
hydraulic pressure.
mechanical force.
air pressure.
3. Before driving a tank, you should:
make sure manhole covers have gaskets and they close correctly.
check the intake, discharge, and cut-off valves.
check the tank's body for dents.
All of the above.
4. If a material is transported in a reportable quantity, the shipper displays the letters ___ on the shipping paper and package.
RQ
LP
RM
MT
5. When inspecting tanks, which of the following is the most important thing you should check for?
Rust
Exhaust pipes
Leaks
Tires
6. If the engine catches fire, you should:
avoid shooting foam from the vehicle's underside.
open the hood as soon as you can.
pull into a service station and notify the emergency services.
turn off the engine as soon as you can.
7. Texting while operating a commercial motor vehicle is:
only allowed at night.
illegal.
acceptable if you are contacting your supervisor.
acceptable if you are contacting your dispacther.
8. The only acceptable way to check tire pressure is to:
push on the tire to feel the pressure.
use a tire pressure gauge.
check the minimum tread depth.
None of the above.
9. When traveling with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, do not park within _____ of a bridge.
200 feet
50 feet
100 feet
300 feet
10. Pre-trip inspections are:
required only for trips of more than 100 miles.
required only for trips of more than 50 miles.
recommended.
required by law
 
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CT CDL Tanker Endorsement

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