CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST MONTANA
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Brake fade:
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is not affected by brake adjustment.
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relies on the engine braking effect.
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results from excessive heat caused by using brakes too much.
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All of the above.
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12.
When backing a trailer, you should turn the steering wheel to the right to make the trailer go left (or vice versa). Once the trailer starts to turn, you should:
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turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
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keep backing up.
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turn the wheel more in the direction you want to go.
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None of the above.
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13.
A tank endorsement is:
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not required when transporting hazardous materials.
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required for both liquids and gases.
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only required when transporting gases.
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only required when transporting liquids.
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14.
To avoid a crash:
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swerving is always the worst thing to do.
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stopping is not always the best thing to do.
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stopping is always the safest thing to do.
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None of the above.
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15.
How should you apply the brakes when going down a steep downgrade?
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You should not brake, and only use engine braking to prevent brake failure.
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Apply the brakes whenever you reach your safe speed, until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed.
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Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
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Apply the brakes when you reach the bottom of the downgrade.
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16.
If you must drive slowly, how should you alert following drivers?
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Flash your brake lights
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Turn on your taillights
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Help them out by signaling when it is safe to pass
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Use your emergency flashers if it is legal
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17.
Controlled braking:
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must be used when you need to turn sharply while braking.
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involves pumping the brakes while keeping steering wheel movements very small.
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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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involves locking the wheels and then releasing the brakes.
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18.
With a dual air brake system:
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each system shares air tanks.
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one system is the main braking system while the other is a back-up system.
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each system shares the same lines and hoses.
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each system has its own air tanks, hoses and lines.
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19.
You should flash your brake lights to warn drivers behind you when:
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you see you'll need to slow down.
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you see a bus stops in the roadway ahead to unload passengers.
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you see a hazard that will require slowing down.
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All of the above.
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20.
Watch out for black ice:
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when the temperature is above freezing and the road is dry.
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any time the temperature is below freezing and the road looks wet.
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right after it starts to rain.
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when it is snowing.
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