DE CDL Tanker Practice Test

11. When loading and unloading smaller tanks with bulkheads, the driver must pay attention to:
the shipping papers.
safe driving rules.
weight distribution.
the emergency equipment.
12. To apply the parking brakes:
pull the parking brake control knob out.
push the brake pedal three times.
push the parking brake control knob in.
place the parking brake control knob in Neutral.
13. You had to drive onto the right shoulder to avoid a crash. You are now driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement?
If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop, then move back onto the pavement when it is safe.
Brake hard to slow the vehicle, then steer sharply onto the pavement.
Keep moving at the present speed and steer very gently back onto the pavement.
None of the above.
14. Different materials expand:
at rates determined by road conditions.
at different rates.
at the same rate.
None of the above.
15. When the wheels of a trailer lock up:
the trailer will tend to swing around.
ABS will increase stopping power.
the vehicle will gradually come to a complete stop.
All of the above.
16. The two ways of knowing when to shift are:
oil pressure and road conditions.
following distance and traffic speed.
engine speed and road speed.
weather and road conditions.
17. You should be extremely cautious when driving unbaffled liquid tankers, especially when:
starting or stopping.
they are empty.
going uphill.
None of the above.
18. When driving a 50-foot truck at 40 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
4 seconds
6 seconds
5 seconds
8 seconds
19. Your vehicle should be equipped with all of the following except:
Spare electrical fuses
Warning devices for parked vehicles
Instructions on how to perform a vehicle inspection test
Fire extinguisher
20. A tank endorsement is:
not required when transporting hazardous materials.
only required when transporting gases.
only required when transporting liquids.
required for both liquids and gases.
GRADE ME
NOT SURE YOU WILL PASS? GET CDL PREMIUM NOW! - Learn More