CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST DELAWARE
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Before driving a tanker, the driver should:
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make sure that the tank is empty.
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inspect the vehicle.
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change tires.
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All of the above.
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Your vehicle may take longer to stop:
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if the tank is empty.
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if the road is dry.
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if the tank is full of dense liquid.
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if you are driving in hot weather.
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13.
Rollovers happen when drivers:
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brake too hard.
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stop too often.
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turn too slowly.
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turn too fast.
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14.
One way to control liquid surge is to:
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brake far in advance of a stop and increase following distance.
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release the brakes soon when coming to a stop.
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reduce your following distance.
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drive below the speed limit.
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In newer vehicles with air brakes, you put on the parking brake:
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placing the transmission in Park.
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using a diamond-shaped, yellow, push-pull control knob.
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moving the orange push-pull lever to the right.
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using a P-shaped, yellow control knob.
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Baffles:
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help to control the side-to-side liquid surge.
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help to control the forward and backward liquid surge.
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separate the load.
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help to prevent cargo overload.
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The height of a vehicle's center of gravity is important for safe handling. Why?
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Trucks with a high center of gravity can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve.
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A high center of gravity means you are less likely to tip over.
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Trucks with a high center of gravity have better traction.
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All of the above.
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18.
While driving, you should keep the shipping papers:
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within reach.
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on the driver's seat.
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in the sleeping compartment.
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under the seat.
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Baffled tanks:
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help to control the liquid surge.
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have nothing inside to slow down the flow of the liquid.
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help to control the temperature of the liquid.
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are usually those that transport food products.
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20.
Which of these statements about using your mirrors is FALSE?
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You should use your mirrors to spot overtaking vehicles.
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There are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
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When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you.
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None of the above.
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