TANKER PRACTICE TEST - MINNESOTA CDL
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Another name for front-end header boards is:
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head belt.
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headache racks.
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cargo stopper.
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containerized racks.
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12.
Which of the following statements about stopping distance and speed is true?
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The lighter the vehicle, the more work the brakes must do to stop it.
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Fully loaded trucks require greater stopping distances.
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Wet roads can double stopping distance.
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All of the above.
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13.
When driving in hot weather, drivers should inspect tires:
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every 2 hours or every 100 miles.
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every 3 hours or every 75 miles.
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every 4 hours or every 200 miles.
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every hour or every 50 miles.
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14.
An Anti-lock Braking System:
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increases the distamce required to stop on slippery surfaces.
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increases a vehicle's stopping power.
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lets you brake faster.
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keeps your wheels from locking when you brake hard.
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15.
A high center of gravity:
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improves fuel efficiency.
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requires special transit permits.
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makes the vehicle less likely to roll over.
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makes the vehicle easy to roll over.
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16.
To transport hazardous materials, drivers need:
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a license to operate their personal vehicle.
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a CDL license with hazardous material endorsement.
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a CDL license with a tank endorsement.
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a CDL license only.
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17.
Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
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speeding up.
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taking the foot off the accelerator.
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applying the brakes firmly.
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coming to a complete stop.
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18.
Warnings on low bridges or underpasses:
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are always posted.
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are often posted, but sometimes they are not.
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must be posted.
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None of the above.
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19.
Baffles:
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help to control the forward and backward liquid surge.
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separate the load.
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help to control the side-to-side liquid surge.
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help to prevent cargo overload.
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20.
When driving a tanker, you should:
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drive 10 mph below the posted speed limit.
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decrease your following distance.
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stop every 50 miles to inspect your vehicle.
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increase your following distance.
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