MONTANA CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST
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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 4 hours or every 200 miles.
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every hour or every 50 miles.
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every 3 hours or every 75 miles.
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12.
Before unloading explosive materials, you should:
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turn your engine off.
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connect heater power sources.
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use hooks or other metal tools if possible.
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keep the engine running.
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13.
If the engine catches fire, you should:
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open the hood as soon as you can.
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avoid shooting foam from the vehicle's underside.
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turn off the engine as soon as you can.
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pull into a service station and notify the emergency services.
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14.
Retarders:
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improve traction.
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help to increase brake pressure.
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increase fuel efficiency.
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can be noisy and may not be permitted everywhere.
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When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you. Remember that:
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convex mirrors make things look larger and closer than they really are.
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every registered motor vehicle must have at least one mirror.
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there are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
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you should check your after the start of any trip to make sure they are properly adjusted.
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The heavier the vehicle:
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the more work the brakes must do to stop it.
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the less work the brakes must do to stop it.
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the higher the center of gravity will be.
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None of the above.
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17.
If your brakes fail while you are driving on a downgrade, you should:
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use an escape ramp if it's available.
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immediately start looking outside your vehicle for something to stop it.
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take the least hazardous escape route you can.
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All of the above.
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18.
Which of these statements about using your mirrors is FALSE?
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You should use your mirrors to spot overtaking vehicles.
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When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you.
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There are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
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None of the above.
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19.
When driving a tanker, liquid surge:
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is never dangerous.
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results from movement of the liquid in full tanks.
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can have bad effects on handling.
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should not be a concern.
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20.
How does liquid surge affect the handling of a tank vehicle?
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It makes the road slippery.
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It's very important for safe handling.
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It makes it easier to slow down to a safe speed.
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It tends to push the truck in the direction the wave is moving.
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