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