FREE MS Tanker Test (CDL 2024)

1. If radioactive material is involved in a leak or broken package:

clean the vehicle without touching the radioactive material.
immediately contact the fire department.
do not use the vehicle until it is cleaned.
do not touch the leaking package and drive to the nearest service station.

2. When the wheels of a trailer lock up:

the vehicle will gradually come to a complete stop.
ABS will increase stopping power.
the trailer will tend to swing around.
All of the above.

3. If you discover a cargo leak, you should call for help and:

use shipping papers to identify the leaking material.
touch the leaking HazMat to identify the material.
continue driving in order to find a truck stop.
try to identify the material by smell.

4. When driving a 50-foot truck at 40 mph, your minimum following distance should be:

5. Which of the following will NOT help you prevent rollover?

Keeping the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
Driving slowly around turns.
Using the controlled braking method.
All of the above.

6. Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:

speeding up.
taking the foot off the accelerator.
coming to a complete stop.
applying the brakes firmly.

7. Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane, especially when:

driving at speeds below 40 mph.
driving alongside other vehicles.
going into tunnels.
coming out of tunnels.

8. If your trucks has a high center of gravity, which of the following is true for curves?

You should travel at the posted speed limit.
Reduce your speed to a crawl.
You should slow down, as your truck can roll over at the posted speed limit for the curve.
None of the above.

9. If you're feeling tired while driving you should:

increase your speed to get to your destination quicker.
drink coffee.
eat something.
stop driving and get some rest.

10. When should you downshift automatic transmissions?

When you start to get drowsy.
Watch your tachometer, and downshift when your engine reaches the top of the range.
When going down steep grades.
When you want to go faster.

CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST - MISSISSIPPI