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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 New Jersey CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The NJ tanker test covers the following sections of the New Jersey CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this NJ tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1. Empty vans are:
higher than fully loaded ones.
the same height as fully loaded ones.
lower than fully loaded ones.
None of the above.
2. Right after it starts to rain, the road is very slippery. Why?
Because rain is very slippery.
Because the water mixes with oil left on the road by vehicles.
Because black ice may form on the road.
None of the above.
3. Exhaust system parts should NOT:
rub against tires.
rub against fuel system parts.
be loose.
All of the above.
4. Dual tires:
should always come in contact with each other.
are dangerous.
should not come in contact with each other.
should come in contact with each other whenever possible.
5. Hauling liquids in tanks requires special skills because of:
liquid movement.
a greater chance of rollover.
the high center of gravity.
All of the above.
6. Liquid surge occurs:
if you are caught in strong winds.
in partially filled tanks.
in full tanks.
in empty tanks.
7. Which of the the following statements about fatigue is true?
Fatigue impairs your vision and judgment.
Fatigued driving is one of the leading causes of accidents.
Fatigue may cause you to not see and react to hazards.
All of the above.
8. If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:
stay off the brake.
speed up.
apply the brakes.
put the vehicle in reverse.
9. When driving tank vehicles, because of the high center of gravity and the surge of the liquid, you must:
start quickly.
stop quickly.
swerve often.
start slowly.
10. A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ identical placards.
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NJ Tanker Test

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