CDL Tanker Practice Test New Mexico

11. If your trailer starts to skid, you should:
release the brakes.
steer in the opposite direction.
pump the brakes.
12. The height of the vehicle's center of gravity:
should only be a concern when loading a vehicle.
should only be a concern when driving a vehicle.
is very important for safe handling.
13. While driving, you should keep the shipping papers:
within reach.
under the seat.
on the driver's seat.
14. Highway curves should be taken _________ the posted speed limit.
well below
at
slightly below
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.
16. Exhaust system parts should NOT:
rub against tires.
rub against fuel system parts.
All of the above.
17. When the wheels of a trailer lock up:
the trailer will tend to swing around.
the vehicle will gradually come to a complete stop.
ABS will increase stopping power.
18. When stopping you should push the brake pedal down:
quickly.
repeatedly.
gradually.
19. If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?
Shift to neutral
Fully engage the clutch
Apply the parking brake
20. Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS will change the way you normally brake.
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
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