DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST

11. How does liquid surge affect the handling of a tank vehicle?
It's very important for safe handling.
It tends to push the truck in the direction the wave is moving.
It makes the road slippery.
It makes it easier to slow down to a safe speed.
12. If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:
apply the brakes.
stay off the brake.
put the vehicle in reverse.
speed up.
13. What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
Hold-your-own in your travel lane
Challenge them by speeding up
Make eye contact
Ignore gestures
14. If you are being tailgated, you should do all of the following except:
Increase your following distance
Try to let the other vehicle pass
Turn on your taillights
Reduce your speed gradually
15. When backing a trailer, you should turn the steering wheel to the right to make the trailer go left (or vice versa). Once the trailer starts to turn, you should:
turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
keep backing up.
turn the wheel more  in the direction you want to go.
None of the above.
16. ABS:
helps you increase your following distance.
improves your visibility at night.
helps you increase your average speed.
does not decrease your stopping distance.
17. To prevent drowsiness you should:
schedule trips for the middle of the night.
never drive with a passenger.
avoid exercise to save more energy.
get adequate sleep before a trip.
18. If the drive wheels begin to spin when accelerating, you should:
continue to accelerate.
brake gently.
set the parking brake.
take your foot off the accelerator.
19. When stopping you should push the brake pedal down:
quickly.
repeatedly.
as hard as you can.
gradually.
20. If a tank is leaking, you should:
continue the trip until you can pull into a service station.
get the leak fixed immediately.
call your dispatcher or supervisor for instructions.
flash your brake lights to warn other motorists.
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