NY CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST
11.
Do not smoke within ______ of a placarded cargo tank used for flammable liquids (Class 3) or gases (Division 2.1).
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5 feet
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50 feet
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100 feet
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25 feet
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12.
When approaching a vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, which of the following could be a sign of trouble?
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Inflated tires
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Parking brake is on
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Fresh oil under the vehicle
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All of the above
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13.
If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
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go right if the shoulder is clear.
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change lanes after making sure there is enough room.
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use an escape ramp if it is available.
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leave the road immediately.
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14.
The two ways of knowing when to shift are:
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weather and road conditions.
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oil pressure and road conditions.
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following distance and traffic speed.
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engine speed and road speed.
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15.
A tank endorsement is required for certain vehicles that transport:
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liquids or gases.
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solid materials.
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passengers.
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None of the above.
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16.
When driving trucks with trailers, drivers should:
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push the brake pedal to the floor when braking.
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avoid making sudden movements with the steering wheel.
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make quick lane changes.
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decrease their following distance.
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17.
The height of a vehicle's center of gravity is important for safe handling. Why?
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Trucks with a high center of gravity can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve.
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A high center of gravity means you are less likely to tip over.
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Trucks with a high center of gravity have better traction.
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All of the above.
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18.
Baffled liquid tanks:
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make tank vehicles seem heavier than they really are.
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help control the forward and backward liquid surge.
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handle the same way as tankers without baffles.
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help control side to side liquid surge.
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19.
Unbaffled tanks usually transport:
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grease.
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gravel.
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gasoline.
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milk and other food products.
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20.
The only acceptable way to check tire pressure is to:
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push on the tire to feel the pressure.
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use a tire pressure gauge.
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check the minimum tread depth.
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None of the above.
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