MASSACHUSETTS 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 Massachusetts CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The MA tanker test covers the following sections of the Massachusetts CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this MA tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
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1.
Tire load is defined as:
the minimum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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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 maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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2.
When coupling, you should:
make sure the trailer wheels are not chocked.
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make sure the trailer kingpin is bent.
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make sure the sliding fifth-wheel is locked.
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be aware that wrong coupling and uncoupling can be very dangerous.
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3.
While crossing railroad tracks, you should:
shift down.
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stop, then look and listen for the train.
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not shift gears.
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shift up.
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4.
You as a driver should always:
drive slowly in the left lane of traffic.
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make emergency plans when you see a hazard.
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stay in your lane.
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reduce your following distance.
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5.
The tractor protection valve:
keeps air in the brake system should the trailer develop a bad leak.
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keeps air from going out if the air compressor develops a leak.
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prevents the trailer from being accidentally released.
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keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
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If you experience a loss of hydraulic pressure, you should do all of the following except:
Pump the brakes
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Use the parking brake
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Put the transmission in Neutral
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Downshift
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7.
Air brakes use ________ to make the brakes work.
compressed oil
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compressed gases
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compressed gas cylinders
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compressed air
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8.
Controlled braking:
involves pumping the brakes while keeping steering wheel movements very small.
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involves locking the wheels and then releasing the brakes.
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must be used when you need to turn sharply while braking.
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can be used to keep your vehicle in a straight line and allow you to turn if necessary.
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9.
What is Gross Vehicle Weight?
The total weight of the cargo
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The total weight of a combination of vehicles excluding the load
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The total weight of a single vehicle, including its load
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The total weight of a single vehicle, excluding its load
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10.
To prevent rollover, you should:
keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
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drive slowly around on ramps and off ramps.
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go slowly around turns.
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All of the above.
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MA Tanker Test
Number of questions: | 20 |
Correct answers to pass: | 16 |
Passing score: | 80% |
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