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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 Idaho CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The ID tanker test covers the following sections of the Idaho CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this ID tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
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If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?
Apply the parking brake
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Fully engage the clutch
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Shift to neutral
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Empty vans are:
lower than fully loaded ones.
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higher than fully loaded ones.
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the same height as fully loaded ones.
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When driving trucks with trailers, drivers should:
push the brake pedal to the floor when braking.
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make quick lane changes.
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avoid making sudden movements with the steering wheel.
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Before entering a curve, you should:
maintain your speed.
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increase your speed.
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reduce your speed.
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To prevent rollover, you should:
place the cargo near the rear of the trailer.
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keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
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put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
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If a trailer does not have spring brakes, to keep the trailer from moving you should:
use the service brakes.
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use wheel chocks.
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park on a slight decline.
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If the engine catches fire, you should:
turn off the engine as soon as you can.
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open the hood as soon as you can.
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avoid shooting foam from the vehicle's underside.
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Tire load is defined as:
the minimum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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the weight transmitted to the ground by 1 tire.
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the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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Emergency equipment is:
only required when transporting hazardous materials.
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required.
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optional.
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10.
Which of the following statements about tankers is true?
When loading and unloading smaller tanks, do not put too much weight on the front or rear of the vehicle.
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A high center of gravity makes a vehicle more prone to rollover accidents.
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All of the above.
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If you are between 14½ and under 17 years old you must follow the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program. You can apply for a supervised instruction permit and complete an approved driver training program. After 6 months of violation-free supervised driving, you can apply for a restricted driver’s license (it will be restricted until your 18th birthday).
If you are 17 or older you can apply for a class D instruction permit and after six months of supervised driving, you can obtain a class D driver’s license.
To schedule the DMV written test in Idaho, you can visit your county Sheriff’s DMV office in person. Find the Idaho DMV office nearest to you and check its business hours.
You are required to bring the following documents:
- Proof of identity and age.
- Photo ID.
- Proof of Idaho residency.
- Social Security Card.
- Proof of US citizenship or legal presence.
- Driver training completion certificate (for applicants under 17).
- Liability Signer (for those under 18, a parent or guardian must sign consent for licensing).
- Proof of school enrollment (for those under 18).
Additionally, if applicable:
- Foreign driver’s license.
- Medical certification (if you have a medical condition that may affect your ability to drive).
Use the tool provided by the Idaho Transportation Department to create a checklist of the necessary documents.
The DMV written test in Idaho is offered in various languages, including English, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Russian, Servo-Croatian, Spanish, Vietnamese and ASL (American Sign Language). Although language options are provided, it is advisable to have a basic understanding of English since road signs are always in English.
The DMV written test covers various topics, such as road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Studying the official Idaho Driver’s Handbook is the first step to prepare for the exam because it contains all of this information. Once you've read it, you can take our free practice tests!
The Idaho DMV written test consists of 40 questions and is based on the information provided in the manual. Taking numerous practice tests and thoroughly reading the handbook will increase your chances of success.
You are allowed to miss up to 6 questions, with a minimum accuracy rate of 85%. Using any written, audio, or electronic aid is forbidden.
New drivers in Idaho are subject to specific restrictions:
- If you are younger than 16, you can drive only during daylight hours, except when accompanied by a licensed driver aged at least 21, who must be seated beside you. Additionally, you cannot transport any other passengers.
- If you are under 17, during the first six months from the date the license was issued, you can only transport one passenger under 17 or family members.
- If you are under 21, you cannot drive after drinking any amount of alcohol (Zero Tolerance law).
An Idaho instruction permit remains valid for 180 days after successfully completing a driver training program and the GDL Program. You can renew the permit once without retaking the knowledge test, as long as you took it within the past 12 months.
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