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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 Illinois CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The IL tanker test covers the following sections of the Illinois CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this IL tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
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Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?
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Rubbing eyes
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Frequent blinking
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Yawning repeatedly
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Keeping a steady speed
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The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:
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the weight of the liquid.
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the amount the liquid will expand in transit.
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legal weight limits.
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All of the above.
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3.
The parking brake:
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should be used when you need to apply the brakes firmly.
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should be used whenever you park.
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should be used when driving in bad weather.
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All of the above.
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4.
If a tank is leaking, you should:
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get the leak fixed immediately.
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flash your brake lights to warn other motorists.
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call your dispatcher or supervisor for instructions.
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continue the trip until you can pull into a service station.
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If your brakes fail while you are driving on a downgrade, you should:
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immediately start looking outside your vehicle for something to stop it.
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use an escape ramp if it's available.
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take the least hazardous escape route you can.
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All of the above.
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Do not smoke within ______ of a placarded cargo tank used for flammable liquids (Class 3) or gases (Division 2.1).
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25 feet
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100 feet
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5 feet
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50 feet
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When driving a tanker, liquid surge:
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is never dangerous.
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should not be a concern.
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can have bad effects on handling.
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results from movement of the liquid in full tanks.
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Front-end header boards:
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should never be used.
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protect drivers from spilled cargo.
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reduce traction.
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protect drivers from cargo in case of an accident or emergency stop.
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A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ identical placards.
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1
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4
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3
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2
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If the ABS is not working:
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the truck will still have normal brakes.
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you should immediately reduce your speed.
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the truck will have no brakes.
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All of the above.
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To obtain a class D driver's license in Illinois, teens must follow the three steps of the Graduated Driver License (GDL) system. Here are the age requirements:
- For a learner's permit, you must be at least 15.
- For an initial license, you must be between 16-17.
- For a full license, you must be between 18-20.
For applicants between 18 and 20 years old, a six-hour adult driver education course is required before getting a driver’s license.
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Use this checklist to prepare for your visit and ensure you have all the necessary documents.
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Illinois imposes specific restrictions on new drivers according to their age.
Permit phase:
- Driving is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Saturday-Thursday) and from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Friday-Saturday).
- The maximum number of passengers is one in the front seat, and the number of passengers in the back seat is limited to the available safety belts.
- Drivers and passengers must wear safety belts.
- Using a cell phone, including a hands-free device, is prohibited (except for emergencies).
Initial licensing phase:
- Driving is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Saturday-Thursday) and from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Friday-Saturday).
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- During the first 12 months or until the driver turns 18, only one passenger under the age of 20 is allowed (except for family members). After this period, only one person is allowed in the front seat, and the number of passengers in the back seat is limited to the available safety belts.
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Full licensing phase:
- Drivers under 18 cannot operate for-hire vehicles transporting property or require a commercial driver’s license, and until 21, they are not allowed to use any for-hire vehicles transporting people.
- Using a cell phone, including a hands-free device, is forbidden for drivers under 19 (except for emergencies).
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