NM CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST
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_________ are sometimes called "smooth bore" tanks.
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Liquid tankers with baffles
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Tanks made of aluminum
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Unbaffled liquid tankers
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12.
Front-end header boards:
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should never be used.
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protect drivers from cargo in case of an accident or emergency stop.
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protect drivers from spilled cargo.
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13.
You had to drive onto the right shoulder to avoid a crash. You are now driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement?
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Keep moving at the present speed and steer very gently back onto the pavement.
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Brake hard to slow the vehicle, then steer sharply onto the pavement.
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If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop, then move back onto the pavement when it is safe.
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14.
When going down grades, you should:
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downshift to a lower gear.
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put the transmission in Neutral.
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shift up.
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15.
To prevent drowsiness you should:
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never drive with a passenger.
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schedule trips for the middle of the night.
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get adequate sleep before a trip.
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16.
Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane, especially when:
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coming out of tunnels.
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driving at speeds below 40 mph.
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going into tunnels.
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17.
In newer vehicles with air brakes, you put on the parking brake:
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using a diamond-shaped, yellow, push-pull control knob.
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using a P-shaped, yellow control knob.
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placing the transmission in Park.
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18.
Which of the following is not a place where the shipping papers may be kept?
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In a pouch on the passenger's door
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In a pouch on the driver's door
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In clear view within reach while driving.
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19.
When trying to put out an electrical fire you should:
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use an A extinguisher.
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use a B or C extinguisher.
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use an D extinguisher.
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20.
Your vehicle may take longer to stop:
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if the tank is full of dense liquid.
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if the tank is empty.
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if the road is dry.
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