DC CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST

11. Dual tires:
are dangerous.
should not come in contact with each other.
should always come in contact with each other.
should come in contact with each other whenever possible.
12. When it comes to hazardous materials transportation, the shipper:
follows all special rules about transporting HazMat.
must package, mark, and label the materials.
takes the shipment from to its destination.
placards the vehicle when loading, if required.
13. If your brakes fail while you are driving on a downgrade, you should:
use an escape ramp if it's available.
immediately start looking outside your vehicle for something to stop it.
take the least hazardous escape route you can.
All of the above.
14. ________ is responsible for identifying the hazard class of the material when shipping.
The motor carrier
The shipper
The supply chain manager
The driver
15. To prevent rollover, you should:
put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
place the cargo near the front of the trailer.
place the cargo near the rear of the trailer.
keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
16. You as a driver should always:
make emergency plans when you see a hazard.
drive slowly in the left lane of traffic.
stay in your lane.
reduce your following distance.
17. How should you apply the brakes when going down a steep downgrade?
Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
You should not brake, and only use engine braking to prevent brake failure.
Apply the brakes whenever you reach your safe speed, until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed.
Apply the brakes when you reach the bottom of the downgrade.
18. Fully loaded rigs:
are less likely to roll over than empty rigs.
are just as likely to roll over as empty rigs.
are much more likely to roll over than empty rigs.
None of the above.
19. Carrying liquids or gases in a leaking tank:
should be avoided whenever possible.
should only be done for shorter trips.
should only be done at night.
is illegal.
20. If driving a heavy vehicle, you should:
stay in the left lane.
stay in the right lane.
avoid braking.
try to pass other vehicles going uphill.
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