CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST ILLINOIS
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A high center of gravity:
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means your vehicle is more likely to tip over.
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means you'll have better traction.
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helps the vehicle be more stable while turning.
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is less dangerous in curves.
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12.
Even if you are not required to always stop at railroad crossings and you are sure no train is approaching, you must stop before reaching the crossing if:
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the tracks are not clear.
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there is oncoming traffic.
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you can drive completely through the crossing without stopping.
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there is no oncoming traffic.
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13.
Liquid surge occurs:
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if you are caught in strong winds.
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in partially filled tanks.
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in full tanks.
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in empty tanks.
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14.
If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
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use an escape ramp if it is available.
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change lanes after making sure there is enough room.
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go right if the shoulder is clear.
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leave the road immediately.
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15.
The two ways of knowing when to shift are:
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oil pressure and road conditions.
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weather and road conditions.
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following distance and traffic speed.
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engine speed and road speed.
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16.
______ surge results from movement of the cargo in partially filled tanks.
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Pressure
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Solid
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Air
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Liquid
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17.
Smooth bore tanks:
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have bulkheads in them with holes to limit the flow of liquid.
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expand by different amounts depending on the liquid.
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have bulkheads with holes to let the liquid flow through.
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have nothing inside to slow down the flow of liquid.
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18.
If a vehicle is equipped with ABS, when you start the engine:
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the trailer emergency brakes will come on.
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the wheels will lock up.
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the spring brakes will come on.
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the ABS indicator light on the dash should come on and then turn off.
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19.
Placards must be placed:
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on the front only.
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on the rear only.
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on the driver's side of the vehicle.
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on the front, rear and both sides of the vehicle.
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20.
Liquid surge occurs in:
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overfilled tanks.
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empty tanks.
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partially filed tanks.
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All of the above.
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