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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 Indiana CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The IN tanker test covers the following sections of the Indiana CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this IN tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1. Exhaust system parts should NOT:
rub against fuel system parts.
rub against tires.
be loose.
All of the above.
2. If corrosive materials leak during transportation, the parts of the vehicle exposed to corrosives must:
be washed with water.
be washed with acid.
be left to air dry.
be washed with oil.
3. Liquid surge occurs:
in empty tanks.
in partially filled tanks.
in full tanks.
if you are caught in strong winds.
4. You should do an after-trip inspection:
once a month.
at least once a week.
after each trip.
after each stop.
5. Too little weight on the driving axles can cause:
poor traction.
poor visibility.
mechanical damage.
longer stopping distances.
6. _________ are sometimes called "smooth bore" tanks.
Liquid tankers with baffles
Tanks made of aluminum
Unbaffled liquid tankers
None of the above.
7. When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:
Engine oil level
Shock absorbers
Coolant level in radiator
Windshield washer fluid level
8. You should be especially alert for drunk drivers:
in the morning.
in the early evening.
around shopping areas.
late at night.
9. A full tank of dense liquid (such as some acids) may:
weigh less than a tank filled with other liquids.
exceed legal weight limits.
be subject to travel restrictions.
reduce the size of the vehicle.
10. Some liquid tanks are divided into several smaller tanks by:
dividers.
bulkheads.
baffles.
barriers.
 
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IN Tanker Test

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