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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!
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Older trailers do not have spring brakes. If the air supply leaks away:
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the ABS won't work properly.
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the trailer will stop normally.
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there will be no emergency brakes.
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2.
Which of the the following statements about fatigue is true?
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Fatigue impairs your vision and judgment.
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Fatigued driving is one of the leading causes of accidents.
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All of the above.
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3.
When inspecting tanks, which of the following is the most important thing you should check for?
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Leaks
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Rust
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Exhaust pipes
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4.
The height of a vehicle's center of gravity is important for safe handling. Why?
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Trucks with a high center of gravity have better traction.
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Trucks with a high center of gravity can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve.
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A high center of gravity means you are less likely to tip over.
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5.
The best advice for driving in fog is:
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don't drive.
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use low beams.
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use high beams.
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When loading and unloading smaller tanks with bulkheads, the driver must pay attention to:
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weight distribution.
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safe driving rules.
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the shipping papers.
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7.
In a convex mirror everything appears:
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smaller.
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darker.
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larger.
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8.
When driving a 50-foot truck at 40 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
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5 seconds
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4 seconds
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6 seconds
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9.
In the Hazardous Material Table, what is in Column 3?
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The special provisions of the material
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The HazMat description
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The hazard class or division
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10.
Before operating the vehicle, the driver should:
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review the last vehicle inspection report.
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rely on the last vehicle inspection and skip the pre-trip inspection.
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should not review the vehicle inspection report and immediately try to find any vehicle defects.
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