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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 Kentucky CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The KY tanker test covers the following sections of the Kentucky CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this KY tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1.
Which of the the following statements about fatigue is true?
Fatigue impairs your vision and judgment.
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Fatigued driving is one of the leading causes of accidents.
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Fatigue may cause you to not see and react to hazards.
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All of the above.
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2.
You are driving on a steep downgrade in the proper low gear. Your "safe" speed is 40 mph. When your speed reaches 40 mph, you should:
apply the brakes to gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph, and then release the brakes.
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maintain your current speed, and apply the brakes when you reach 50 mph to gradually reduce your speed to 40 mph.
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increase your speed to approximately 45 mph, and then apply release the brakes.
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apply the brakes to quickly reduce your speed to 25 mph, and then release the brakes.
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3.
Emergency equipment is:
required.
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only required when transporting hazardous materials.
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optional.
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encouraged.
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4.
If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
leave the road immediately.
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use an escape ramp if it is available.
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change lanes after making sure there is enough room.
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go right if the shoulder is clear.
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The vehicle inspection report:
tells the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing.
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ensures that vehicle inspections are conducted regularly.
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ensures that when the driver gets behind the wheel, the mechanic is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle.
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tells the shipper how to package the materials.
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6.
When inspecting tanks, which of the following is the most important thing you should check for?
Rust
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Leaks
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Tires
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Exhaust pipes
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7.
In the Hazardous Material Table, what is in Column 3?
The special provisions of the material
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The HazMat shipping name
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The HazMat description
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The hazard class or division
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8.
The trailer hand valve should be used:
only to test the trailer brakes.
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only on slippery surfaces.
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only when applying the brakes hard.
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only in an emergency.
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9.
Class 2 hazardous materials include:
Poison
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Corrosive materials
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Radioactive materials
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Flammable gases
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10.
Unbaffled liquid tankers have nothing inside to slow down the flow of the liquid. Therefore:
top-to-bottom surge is very strong.
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forward-and-back surge is very strong.
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side-to-side surge is very strong.
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All of the above.
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