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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.
What is outage?
The term used when unloading liquid from a tanker.
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The amount of empty space required inside a cargo tank.
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Outage occurs when the electronic monitoring devices on a cargo tank have lost power.
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None of the above.
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2.
________ is responsible for identifying the hazard class of the material when shipping.
The driver
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The motor carrier
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The shipper
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The supply chain manager
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3.
Texting is:
safer than talking on a cell phone.
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about as safe as adjusting the radio.
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the most dangerous distraction.
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safer than engaging in conversation with a passenger.
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4.
Retarders:
reduce braking distance.
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reduce the danger of slipping.
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improve gas mileage.
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help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
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5.
To know how much space you should keep in front of you:
estimate how many vehicle lengths there are between you and the vehicle ahead.
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estimate how many seconds it would take you to reach the vehicle ahead.
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wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
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None of the above.
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6.
How should you apply the brakes when going down a steep downgrade?
You should not brake, and only use engine braking to prevent brake failure.
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Apply the brakes whenever you reach your safe speed, until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed.
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Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
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Apply the brakes when you reach the bottom of the downgrade.
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7.
Before leaving your vehicle unattended, you should:
Remove the keys.
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Chock the wheels.
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Apply the parking brake.
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All of the above.
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8.
If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:
put the vehicle in reverse.
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apply the brakes.
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speed up.
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stay off the brake.
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9.
A tank endorsement is required for certain vehicles that transport:
liquids or gases.
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solid materials.
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passengers.
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None of the above.
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10.
Hazardous materials should be loaded:
at night.
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near heat sources.
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even if some packages are leaking.
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away from heat sources.
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