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When stopping with a tanker, you must be aware that:
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a fully loaded vehicle requires a greater stopping distance because it has less traction.
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the amount of liquid in the tank has no influence on the stopping distance.
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a fully loaded vehicle takes less room to stop than an empty vehicle.
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2.
Which of the following is true? If a HazMat is a Poison Inhalation Hazard:
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the material will have special requirements for shipping papers.
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a POISON INHALATION HAZARD placard must be used in addition to other placards.
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All of the above.
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3.
If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
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decide what to do as soon as you know your brakes do not work.
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slow down until your vehicle comes to a complete stop.
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stay on the road and keep looking for the next available escape ramp.
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4.
Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?
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Rubbing eyes
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Keeping a steady speed
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Frequent blinking
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5.
Drivers of vehicles transporting HazMat should:
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compare the shipping paper to the markings and labels.
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ensure that all packages are labeled as flammable materials.
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ensure that all relevant placards are carried in the passenger compartment.
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6.
To keep your vehicle from rolling back when you start, you should:
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turn the engine off before you take your foot off the brake.
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apply the emergency brake whenever necessary.
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partly engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake.
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7.
If your placarded trailer has dual tires, you should check the tires:
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at the beginning of each trip and each time the vehicle is parked.
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once every 500 miles.
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once every 3 months.
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You should always adjust your speed to be able to stop within:
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50 feet.
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the length of your vehicle.
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the distance you can see ahead.
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9.
Fully loaded rigs:
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are much more likely to roll over than empty rigs.
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are just as likely to roll over as empty rigs.
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are less likely to roll over than empty rigs.
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10.
Retarders:
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improve gas mileage.
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reduce braking distance.
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help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
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