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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 Florida CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The FL tanker test covers the following sections of the Florida CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this FL tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1. Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
ABS will change the way you normally brake.
2. How many reflective triangles/emergency reflectors should you carry?
4
2
3
1
3. Retarders:
can be noisy and may not be permitted everywhere.
help to increase brake pressure.
improve traction.
increase fuel efficiency.
4. The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:
the weight of the liquid.
legal weight limits.
the amount the liquid will expand in transit.
All of the above.
5. When stopping you should push the brake pedal down:
repeatedly.
gradually.
as hard as you can.
quickly.
6. _________ helps coordinate emergency response to chemical hazards.
The Federal Transportation Organization
The National Chemical Network
The National Prevention Network
The National Response Center
7. If you are being tailgated, you should do all of the following except:
Turn on your taillights
Reduce your speed gradually
Increase your following distance
Try to let the other vehicle pass
8. If a tank is leaking, you should:
continue the trip until you can pull into a service station.
flash your brake lights to warn other motorists.
call your dispatcher or supervisor for instructions.
get the leak fixed immediately.
9. Unbaffled tanks usually transport:
grease.
gasoline.
milk and other food products.
gravel.
10. When parked on the side of the road, you should:
activate the right turn signal.
use the 4-way emergency flashers.
turn off all lights.
flash your brake lights.
 
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In Florida, you are eligible to apply for a learner's license at 15 years old. To obtain a full class E driver license, you must wait until you are 16 years old and have held a learner's license for at least one year. Alternatively, you can directly apply for a driver’s license at the age of 18.
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FL CDL Tanker Test

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