TANKER PRACTICE TEST - NEW HAMPSHIRE CDL

11. You are inspecting your vehicle during a trip. What should you do?
Use your senses to check for problems.
Watch gauges for signs of trouble.
Check critical items such as tires, brakes, and lights.
All of the above.
12. Highway curves should be taken _________ the posted speed limit.
slightly above
slightly below
well below
at
13. When backing, it is best to:
use a helper whenever possible.
use only the passenger's side mirror.
try to back in the direction of the drift.
back toward the passenger's side when possible.
14. _________ are sometimes called "smooth bore" tanks.
Tanks made of aluminum
Unbaffled liquid tankers
Liquid tankers with baffles
None of the above.
15. Unbaffled liquid tankers have nothing inside to slow down the flow of the liquid. Therefore:
side-to-side surge is very strong.
top-to-bottom surge is very strong.
forward-and-back surge is very strong.
All of the above.
16. When driving a 50-foot truck at 40 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
8 seconds
6 seconds
5 seconds
4 seconds
17. Checking the automatic transmission fluid level may require:
the vehicle to be parked downhill.
you to pump the brake.
the 4-way emergency flashers to be activated.
the engine to be running.
18. To warn drivers behind you when you see you'll need to slow down, you should:
use your headlights.
sound your horn.
turn off your lights.
flash the brake lights.
19. Drivers of vehicles transporting HazMat should:
ensure that all packages are labeled as flammable materials.
compare the shipping paper to the markings and labels.
ensure that all relevant placards are carried in the passenger compartment.
All of the above.
20. A liquid tank is divided into several smaller tanks by bulkheads. After filling the smaller tanks, most of the weight should be in the:
middle of the vehicle.
front of the vehicle.
rear of the vehicle.
top of the tank.
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