FREE KY CDL Tanker Practice Test (2024)

1. The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:

the amount the liquid will expand in transit.
the weight of the liquid.
legal weight limits.
All of the above.

2. Hauling liquids in tanks requires special skill because of:

3. When approaching a stopped school bus, drivers must be aware that:

students may start to get out of the bus.
the bus may suddenly start up and drive into your way.
passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
All of the above.

4. When the wheels of a trailer lock up:

the trailer will tend to swing around.
ABS will increase stopping power.
the vehicle will gradually come to a complete stop.
All of the above.

5. When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you. Remember that:

every registered motor vehicle must have at least one mirror.
convex mirrors make things look larger and closer than they really are.
there are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
you should check your after the start of any trip to make sure they are properly adjusted.

6. The heavier the vehicle:

the more work the brakes must do to stop it.
the less work the brakes must do to stop it.
the higher the center of gravity will be.
None of the above.

7. Your vehicle may take longer to stop:

if the tank is empty.
if you are driving in hot weather.
if the tank is full of dense liquid.
if the road is dry.

8. Before unloading explosive materials, you should:

use hooks or other metal tools if possible.
connect heater power sources.
keep the engine running.
turn your engine off.

9. Placards must be:

readable from all 4 directions.
in a diamond shape.
turned upright on a point.
All of the above.

10. If your trucks has a high center of gravity, which of the following is true for curves?

Reduce your speed to a crawl.
You should slow down, as your truck can roll over at the posted speed limit for the curve.
You should travel at the posted speed limit.
None of the above.

CDL TANKER TEST KENTUCKY - PRACTICE TEST