LA CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST

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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 Louisiana CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The LA tanker test covers the following sections of the Louisiana CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this LA tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1. How should you apply the brakes when going down a steep downgrade?
Apply the brakes whenever you reach your safe speed, until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed.
Apply the brakes when you reach the bottom of the downgrade.
Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
You should not brake, and only use engine braking to prevent brake failure.
2. To know if your vehicle is equipped with ABS, look for:
an ABS placard.
the ABS logo on the steering wheel.
the ABS shipping paper.
a yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
3. Rims with welding repairs:
can be used for tires in the rear of the vehicle.
can be used for tires in the front of the vehicle.
are acceptable only when carrying a heavy load.
are not safe.
4. During freezing weather, which area is most likely to be slippery after it rains?
Shaded areas.
Bridges.
Roads that look wet.
All of the above.
5. Before operating the vehicle, the driver should:
review the last vehicle inspection report.
should not review the vehicle inspection report and immediately try to find any vehicle defects.
rely on the last vehicle inspection and skip the pre-trip inspection.
None of the above.
6. Class 2 hazardous materials include:
Corrosive materials
Radioactive materials
Poison
Flammable gases
7. Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
ABS will change the way you normally brake.
ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
8. To apply the parking brakes:
push the parking brake control knob in.
place the parking brake control knob in Neutral.
pull the parking brake control knob out.
push the brake pedal three times.
9. To know how much space you should keep in front of you:
wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
estimate how many vehicle lengths there are between you and the vehicle ahead.
estimate how many seconds it would take you to reach the vehicle ahead.
None of the above.
10. When driving trucks with trailers, drivers should:
make quick lane changes.
avoid making sudden movements with the steering wheel.
decrease their following distance.
push the brake pedal to the floor when braking.
 
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LA CDL Tanker Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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