FREE LA Tanker Test (CDL 2024)

1. Front-end header boards:

protect drivers from cargo in case of an accident or emergency stop.
protect drivers from spilled cargo.
reduce traction.
should never be used.

2. If driving a heavy vehicle, you should:

stay in the left lane.
avoid braking.
stay in the right lane.
try to pass other vehicles going uphill.

3. When conducting a pre-trip inspection:

the vehicle inspection report should not be reviewed unless your supervisor tells you to do so.
the inspection report should only be reviewed if you will be carrying passengers.
you should review the last vehicle inspection report.
None of the above.

4. You are inspecting your vehicle during a trip. What should you do?

Check critical items such as tires, brakes, and lights.
Watch gauges for signs of trouble.
Use your senses to check for problems.
All of the above.

5. Black ice is:

ice that makes the road look dry.
a thin layer of black ice.
a thick layer of ice.
None of the above.

6. An Anti-lock Braking System:

keeps your wheels from locking when you brake hard.
lets you brake faster.
increases a vehicle's stopping power.
increases the distamce required to stop on slippery surfaces.

7. You had to drive onto the right shoulder to avoid a crash. You are now driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement?

Keep moving at the present speed and steer very gently back onto the pavement.
If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop, then move back onto the pavement when it is safe.
Brake hard to slow the vehicle, then steer sharply onto the pavement.
None of the above.

8. Dual tires:

should not come in contact with each other.
are dangerous.
should come in contact with each other whenever possible.
should always come in contact with each other.

9. Baffled liquid tanks have:

hollow balls floating in the liquid to slow movement.
separate tanks inside the trailer.
bulkheads in them with holes that let the liquid flow through.
None of the above.

10. To prevent fatigue during long trips you should:

take frequent breaks.
rely on caffeine.
take a cold shower.
All of the above.

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

CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST - LOUISIANA

Tanker Test - LA CDL