CDL Tanker Test - FREE KY CDL Practice Test (2024)

1. How does liquid surge affect the handling of a tank vehicle?

It tends to push the truck in the direction the wave is moving.
It makes the road slippery.
It makes it easier to slow down to a safe speed.
It's very important for safe handling.

2. When stopping you should push the brake pedal down:

3. The average driver has a reaction time of:

4. A high center of gravity is most dangerous:

in curves.
in construction zones.
when the tank is empty.
when driving below the speed limit.

5. When backing a truck you should:

always rely on your mirrors.
back and turn toward the right side.
look straight ahead.
get out and walk around the vehicle before you begin to back.

6. With a dual air brake system:

each system shares the same lines and hoses.
each system has its own air tanks, hoses and lines.
each system shares air tanks.
one system is the main braking system while the other is a back-up system.

7. Truck tractors with air brakes built after March 1, 1997, are required to be equipped with:

8. If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:

call your supervisor for instructions.
brake as hard as possible.
stop on the roadway if possible.
stay off the brake until your vehicle has slowed down.

9. You can determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking system) by:

looking for wheel speed sensor wires coming from the rear of your brakes.
checking if your vehicle was manufactured after March 1, 1998.
checking for a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel.
All of the above.

10. Which of the following is a clue suggesting a shipment of HazMat?

The type of business is the shipper is in.
Tanks with diamond labels or placards on the premises.
Type of package is being shipped.
All of the above.

KY CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST