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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. What shape are placards used for transporting hazardous materials?
Circle
Rectangle
Diamond
Triangle
2. Before driving a tanker, the driver should:
change tires.
inspect the vehicle.
make sure that the tank is empty.
All of the above.
3. In the Hazardous Material Table, what is in Column 3?
The special provisions of the material
The hazard class or division
The HazMat shipping name
The HazMat description
4. How should you brake if your vehicle loses ABS?
Step on and off the brake pedal several times
Brake as you always have.
Pump the brake repeatedly
Stay off the Brake
5. Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
ABS will change the way you normally brake.
6. If radioactive material is involved in a leak or broken package:
clean the vehicle without touching the radioactive material.
do not use the vehicle until it is cleaned.
immediately contact the fire department.
do not touch the leaking package and drive to the nearest service station.
7. To reduce driver distraction, you should do all of the following except:
Adjust mirrors before driving
Pre-program radio stations
Eat while driving.
Plan your route before driving
8. Your vehicle should be equipped with all of the following except:
Spare electrical fuses
Fire extinguisher
Warning devices for parked vehicles
Instructions on how to perform a vehicle inspection test
9. Placards should be placed at least ______ away from any other markings.
3 inches
6 inches
15 inches
7 inches
10. To prevent rollover, you should:
go slowly around turns.
keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
drive slowly around on ramps and off ramps.
All of the above.
 
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CT Tanker CDL Test

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