CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST - INDIANA

11. Pre-trip inspections are:
recommended.
required only for trips of more than 50 miles.
required only for trips of more than 100 miles.
required by law
12. Smooth bore tanks:
have bulkheads with holes to let the liquid flow through.
have nothing inside to slow down the flow of liquid.
have bulkheads in them with holes to limit the flow of liquid.
expand by different amounts depending on the liquid.
13. Different materials expand:
at the same rate.
at different rates.
at rates determined by road conditions.
None of the above.
14. When driving tank vehicles, because of the high center of gravity and the surge of the liquid, you must:
stop quickly.
swerve often.
start slowly.
start quickly.
15. Which of the following statements about retarders is NOT correct?
Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
Retarders help you avoid skids.
Retarders reduce reduce brake wear.
You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
16. To keep your vehicle from rolling back when you start, you should:
pump the brakes.
apply the emergency brake whenever necessary.
turn the engine off before you take your foot off the brake.
partly engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake.
17. If the words "Inhalation Hazard" appears on the shipping paper, the __________ placard must be displayed.
Corrosive Materials
Liquid Gas
Poison Inhalation Hazard or Poison Gas
Reportable Quantity Hazard
18. Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane, especially when:
driving at speeds below 40 mph.
driving alongside other vehicles.
coming out of tunnels.
going into tunnels.
19. If your truck has automatic transmission, you should downshift:
when you need to accelerate.
after entering a curve.
when going down grades.
whenever road conditions allow.
20. Emergency lines are often coded with the color ___ to keep from getting them mixed up with the service line.
yellow.
blue.
red.
white.
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