MARYLAND CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST
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Tire load is defined as:
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the weight transmitted to the ground by 1 tire.
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the minimum tire pressure.
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the minimum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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12.
When driving a tanker, liquid surge:
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can have bad effects on handling.
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should not be a concern.
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is never dangerous.
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results from movement of the liquid in full tanks.
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13.
If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?
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Apply the parking brake
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Fully engage the clutch
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Aggressively pump the accelerator
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Shift to neutral
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14.
What is outage?
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The term used when unloading liquid from a tanker.
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The amount of empty space required inside a cargo tank.
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Outage occurs when the electronic monitoring devices on a cargo tank have lost power.
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None of the above.
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15.
You should do an after-trip inspection:
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after each trip.
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at least once a week.
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after each stop.
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once a month.
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16.
When backing a truck you should:
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look straight ahead.
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back and turn toward the right side.
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always rely on your mirrors.
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get out and walk around the vehicle before you begin to back.
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17.
When you see you will need to slow down, you can warn drivers behind you by:
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making gestures.
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slamming on the brakes.
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turning on the right turn signal.
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tapping the brakes a few times.
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18.
ABS helps you:
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drive faster.
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brake harder.
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stop faster.
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None of the above.
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19.
Which of the following is a clue suggesting a shipment of HazMat?
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The type of business is the shipper is in.
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Tanks with diamond labels or placards on the premises.
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Type of package is being shipped.
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All of the above.
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20.
When the wheels of a trailer lock up:
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ABS will increase stopping power.
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the trailer will tend to swing around.
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the vehicle will gradually come to a complete stop.
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All of the above.
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