FREE NM CDL Tanker Practice Test (2024)

1. To control surge, you should:

keep a steady pressure on the brakes.
brake far in advance of a stop.
All of the above.

2. In a convex mirror everything appears:

3. The shipper must certify on the shipping paper:

that the package is safe.
that the package contains hazardous materials.
that the shipment has been prepared according to the rules.

4. Different materials expand:

at different rates.
at the same rate.
at rates determined by road conditions.

5. How many reflective triangles/emergency reflectors should you carry?

6. The height of a vehicle's center of gravity is important for safe handling. Why?

Trucks with a high center of gravity can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve.
Trucks with a high center of gravity have better traction.
A high center of gravity means you are less likely to tip over.

7. Engine oil pressure should come up to normal within _________ after the engine is started.

8. After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:

the ABS is not working properly.
the ABS is in Neutral.
the ABS is working properly.

9. Brake fade:

relies on the engine braking effect.
results from excessive heat caused by using brakes too much.
All of the above.

10. To warn drivers behind you when you see you'll need to slow down, you should:

CDL TANKER TEST NEW MEXICO - PRACTICE TEST