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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 Michigan CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The MI tanker test covers the following sections of the Michigan CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this MI tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1. If your truck has automatic transmission, you should downshift:
after entering a curve.
when going down grades.
whenever road conditions allow.
2. Column 2 in the Hazardous Material Table contains:
the hazard class or division.
the HazMat description and shipping name.
the identification numbers.
3. The vehicle inspection report:
ensures that vehicle inspections are conducted regularly.
ensures that when the driver gets behind the wheel, the mechanic is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle.
tells the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing.
4. When driving a 60-foot truck at 50 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
5 seconds
6 seconds
7 seconds
5. Your mirrors should be adjusted so that:
a part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
the rear of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
no part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
6. Highway curves should be taken _________ the posted speed limit.
well below
at
slightly below
7. 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 seconds it would take you to reach the vehicle ahead.
estimate how many vehicle lengths there are between you and the vehicle ahead.
8. Exhaust system parts should NOT:
rub against fuel system parts.
rub against tires.
All of the above.
9. A person attending a placarded parked vehicle:
must be in the vehicle, awake, or within 100 feet of the vehicle, and have the vehicle within clear view.
must know what to do in emergencies.
All of the above.
10. You or your employer must call the National Response Center when any of the following occur as a direct result of a HazMat incident, EXCEPT:
black ice makes the road look wet.
a person is killed.
spillage occurs.
 
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MI CDL Tanker Endorsement

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