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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!
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Hazardous materials should be loaded:
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even if some packages are leaking.
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at night.
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near heat sources.
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away from heat sources.
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If corrosive materials leak during transportation, the parts of the vehicle exposed to corrosives must:
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be washed with acid.
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be washed with water.
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be left to air dry.
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be washed with oil.
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3.
What is Gross Vehicle Weight?
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The total weight of a combination of vehicles excluding the load
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The total weight of a single vehicle, excluding its load
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The total weight of the cargo
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The total weight of a single vehicle, including its load
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4.
Which of the following statements about drivers fixing an engine or changing a tire is true?
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They usually pay attention to the danger roadway traffic is to them.
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Roadway traffic is not a danger to them.
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They often do not pay attention to roadway traffic.
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They must park within 5 feet of the roadway.
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5.
Baffled liquid tanks:
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are usually those that transport food products.
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have nothing inside to slow down the flow of the liquid.
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have bulkheads in them to allow the liquid to move freely.
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have bulkheads with holes that let the liquid flow through.
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6.
If the ABS is not working:
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you should immediately reduce your speed.
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the truck will still have normal brakes.
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the truck will have no brakes.
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All of the above.
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7.
_________ are sometimes called "smooth bore" tanks.
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Liquid tankers with baffles
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Unbaffled liquid tankers
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Tanks made of aluminum
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None of the above.
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8.
If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, you should place warning devices _______ toward the approaching traffic.
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3, 15 and 45 feet
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10, 100 and 200 feet
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5, 25 and 50 feet
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5, 50 and 500 feet
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9.
When driving tank vehicles, because of the high center of gravity and the surge of the liquid, you must:
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swerve often.
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start slowly.
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stop quickly.
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start quickly.
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ABS helps you:
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brake harder.
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stop faster.
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drive faster.
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None of the above.
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