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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 Montana CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The MT tanker test covers the following sections of the Montana CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this MT tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1. If you are being tailgated, you should do all of the following except:
Reduce your speed gradually
Try to let the other vehicle pass
Increase your following distance
Turn on your taillights
2. When driving tank vehicles, because of the high center of gravity and the surge of the liquid, you must:
swerve often.
start slowly.
start quickly.
stop quickly.
3. With low beams, drivers can see ahead about:
150 feet
100 feet
250 feet
15 feet
4. Fully loaded rigs:
are just as likely to roll over as empty rigs.
are much more likely to roll over than empty rigs.
are less likely to roll over than empty rigs.
None of the above.
5. What should you do if you doubt you have safe space to pass under a low bridge?
Increase the weight of your vehicle to clearing under the bridge.
Assume that the height posted at the bridges is correct.
If no warnings are posted, assume there is enough clearance under the bridge and proceed slowly.
Go slowly, and take another route if you are not sure you can make it.
6. A tank endorsement is required for certain vehicles that transport:
solid materials.
passengers.
liquids or gases.
None of the above.
7. On a tractor-trailer equipped with a trailer brake hand valve, the hand valve can be used to:
hold compressed air.
reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding.
keep from rolling back.
prevent movement of cargo.
8. When stopping you should push the brake pedal down:
gradually.
repeatedly.
as hard as you can.
quickly.
9. What is the main difference between portable tanks and cargo tanks?
Portable tanks are not permanently attached to a vehicle.
Portable tanks must show the lessee or owner’s name.
The product is loaded or unloaded while the portable tanks are off the vehicle.
All of the above.
10. Hazardous materials are labelled with a __________ label.
round
triangle-shaped
rectangular
diamond-shaped
 
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Tanker Test - MT CDL

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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