CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST HAWAII

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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 Hawaii CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The HI tanker test covers the following sections of the Hawaii CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this HI tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1. Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
ABS will change the way you normally brake.
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
2. The height of a vehicle's center of gravity is important for safe handling. Why?
A high center of gravity means you are less likely to tip over.
Trucks with a high center of gravity can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve.
Trucks with a high center of gravity have better traction.
3. Empty trucks:
stop quicker when you use only the emergency or parking brake.
have more traction than full trucks.
require greater stopping distances than full trucks.
4. A shipping paper for HazMat must include:
a proper shipping description for each HazMat.
page numbers if the shipping paper has more than 1 page.
All of the above.
5. ______ surge results from movement of the cargo in partially filled tanks.
Liquid
Air
Solid
6. Before operating the vehicle, the driver should:
review the last vehicle inspection report.
rely on the last vehicle inspection and skip the pre-trip inspection.
should not review the vehicle inspection report and immediately try to find any vehicle defects.
7. You should do an after-trip inspection:
after each trip.
at least once a week.
once a month.
8. Which of the following is true? If a HazMat is a Poison Inhalation Hazard:
a POISON INHALATION HAZARD placard must be used in addition to other placards.
the material will have special requirements for shipping papers.
All of the above.
9. To make the brakes work, air brakes use:
hydraulic air.
nitrogen.
compressed air.
10. If there is a fire in your vehicle, do NOT:
pull into a service station.
park in an open area.
notify emergency services.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

For individuals under 18, Hawaii has introduced a graduated licensing program with specific age requirements for each stage:

  • Instructional permit ? you need to be at least 15 ½ years old.
  • Provisional license ? you need to be between 16 and 18 years old and have held a permit for at least 6 months with no traffic violations.
  • Full driver’s license (class 3) ? you need to be 17 and have held a provisional license for at least 6 months.
You can schedule an appointment and then take the DMV written test in person. Choose dates and times based on your preferences and the available options at various Hawaii DMV offices.
To take the DMV written test in Hawaii, make sure to bring the following documents on the day of the exam:
  • A compiled and printed driver license application
  • Proof of identity
  • Proof of legal presence, legal name, and date of birth (for Non-U.S. applicants)
  • Proof of your Social Security Number
  • Two proofs of residence address

Extra documents for minors:
  • Signature from your parent/legal guardian
  • Affidavit for Minors

All these documents must be originals or certified copies and must be unexpired. Check the list of acceptable documents for the Hawaii DMV test.


Hawaii provides the option to take the DMV written test in several languages, including English, Hawaiian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Chuukese, Ilocano, Japanese, Korean, Marshallese, Samoan, Spanish, Tagalog, Tongan and Vietnamese.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Hawaii Driver's Handbook. Study traffic laws, road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Verify your knowledge with our free practice tests or sign up for DMV Premium to access additional resources. Once you are satisfied with your score, you are ready for the exam.

The Hawaii DMV test consists of 30 questions about various aspects of driving regulations and road safety. These questions are based on the official manual, so it's important to study it well to maximize your chances of passing the exam.

When you get the instructional permit, you can drive only under the supervision of a driver aged 21 or older. After obtaining a provisional driver's license, the following restrictions apply:

  • You cannot transport more than one person under 18 without the supervision of a licensed parent/legal guardian, except for your family members.
  • You are not allowed to drive between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. without supervision, unless for school or work activities approved by your parents or your employer.
The Hawaii instruction permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance. It can be renewed within 30 days before the expiration date or up to 90 days after the expiration date. However, if the permit is not renewed within 30 days after expiration, you have to wait 180 days before taking the road test.

HI CDL Tanker Test

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