LOUISIANA 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. A high center of gravity is most dangerous:
when driving below the speed limit.
in construction zones.
when the tank is empty.
in curves.
2. Right after it starts to rain, the road is very slippery. Why?
Because rain is very slippery.
Because black ice may form on the road.
Because the water mixes with oil left on the road by vehicles.
None of the above.
3. Shippers must warn drivers and others about the material's hazards:
by placing the transmission in Neutral.
by putting hazard warning labels on packages.
by placing a red triangle with an orange center on the vehicle.
by making a written report each day on the condition of the material.
4. Emergency brakes must be held on by:
dynamic pressure.
hydraulic pressure.
mechanical force.
air pressure.
5. Empty trucks require greater stopping distances. True or False?
True, but only on wet surfaces.
True.
False.
False, but only for trucks built on or after March 1, 1998.
6. If you're feeling tired while driving you should:
eat something.
stop driving and get some rest.
increase your speed to get to your destination quicker.
drink coffee.
7. What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
Hold-your-own in your travel lane
Make eye contact
Ignore gestures
Challenge them by speeding up
8. Which of these statements about using your mirrors is FALSE?
When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you.
There are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
You should use your mirrors to spot overtaking vehicles.
None of the above.
9. If coolant has to be added to a system without a recovery tank, you should:
never use thick cloth to touch the radiator cap.
turn the radiator cap quickly to the first stop.
wait until the engine has cooled before adding coolant.
keep the engine running while adding coolant.
10. An ABS system:
keep your wheels from locking when you brake hard.
gives you more control over the vehicle during braking.
helps you avoid skids caused by over braking.
All of the above.
 
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LA Tanker Test

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