TANKER PRACTICE TEST - IOWA CDL
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To make sure you know how to inspect your tank vehicle, you should:
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use a helper whenever possible.
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check the vehicle's operator manual.
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phone the manufacturer before the inspection.
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12.
If your brakes fail while you are driving on a downgrade, you should:
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use an escape ramp if it's available.
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take the least hazardous escape route you can.
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All of the above.
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13.
The shipper must certify on the shipping paper:
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that the package is safe.
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that the package contains hazardous materials.
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that the shipment has been prepared according to the rules.
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14.
Shipping papers should be:
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easily seen by someone entering the cab.
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placed on all sides of the vehicle.
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easily seen from the direction they face.
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15.
A high center of gravity:
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is less dangerous in curves.
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means your vehicle is more likely to tip over.
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helps the vehicle be more stable while turning.
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16.
Which of the following is a clue suggesting a shipment of HazMat?
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The type of business is the shipper is in.
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Tanks with diamond labels or placards on the premises.
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All of the above.
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17.
If corrosive materials leak during transportation, the parts of the vehicle exposed to corrosives must:
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be left to air dry.
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be washed with water.
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be washed with oil.
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18.
Tank vehicles:
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have a high center of gravity.
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require less space for stopping and turning than most other vehicles.
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have a low center of gravity.
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19.
To control liquid surge, when stopping you should:
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not release the brakes too soon.
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not brake far in advance of a stop.
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not keep a steady pressure on the brakes.
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20.
Your mirrors should be adjusted so that:
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the rear of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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no part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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a part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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