GEORGIA CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST
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How does liquid surge affect the handling of a tank vehicle?
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It's very important for safe handling.
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It makes it easier to slow down to a safe speed.
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It makes the road slippery.
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It tends to push the truck in the direction the wave is moving.
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12.
When backing, you should:
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back quickly.
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use a helper if possible.
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avoid using the mirrors.
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back and turn toward the right side.
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13.
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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using a P-shaped, yellow control knob.
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moving the orange push-pull lever to the right.
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14.
Hauling liquids in tanks requires special skill because of:
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the high center of gravity.
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danger of surge.
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liquid movement.
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All of the above.
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15.
Explosives, flammable gases and flammable liquids should not be placed in a cargo space that has:
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reflective triangles.
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a heater.
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an air conditioner.
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placards.
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16.
With a dual air brake system:
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one system is the main braking system while the other is a back-up system.
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each system shares air tanks.
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each system shares the same lines and hoses.
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each system has its own air tanks, hoses and lines.
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17.
Air tank drains:
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are used to move air to the brakes.
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should not be used in wet weather.
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protect the tanks and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
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are used to remove water and oil from the air tanks.
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18.
To avoid blinding others, you should dim your lights within _____ of an oncoming vehicle.
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100
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250
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50
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None of the above.
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19.
The steering wheel should:
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be held with one hand at a time.
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be held firmly with both hands.
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be held firmly with the right hand.
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be held firmly with the left hand.
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20.
Shippers must warn drivers and others about the material's hazards:
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by placing a red triangle with an orange center on the vehicle.
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by making a written report each day on the condition of the material.
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by putting hazard warning labels on packages.
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by placing the transmission in Neutral.
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