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).
5 feet
50 feet
100 feet
25 feet
12. When approaching a vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, which of the following could be a sign of trouble?
Inflated tires
Parking brake is on
Fresh oil under the vehicle
All of the above
13. If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
go right if the shoulder is clear.
change lanes after making sure there is enough room.
use an escape ramp if it is available.
leave the road immediately.
14. The two ways of knowing when to shift are:
weather and road conditions.
oil pressure and road conditions.
following distance and traffic speed.
engine speed and road speed.
15. A tank endorsement is required for certain vehicles that transport:
liquids or gases.
solid materials.
passengers.
None of the above.
16. When driving trucks with trailers, drivers should:
push the brake pedal to the floor when braking.
avoid making sudden movements with the steering wheel.
make quick lane changes.
decrease their following distance.
17. 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.
A high center of gravity means you are less likely to tip over.
Trucks with a high center of gravity have better traction.
All of the above.
18. Baffled liquid tanks:
make tank vehicles seem heavier than they really are.
help control the forward and backward liquid surge.
handle the same way as tankers without baffles.
help control side to side liquid surge.
19. Unbaffled tanks usually transport:
grease.
gravel.
gasoline.
milk and other food products.
20. The only acceptable way to check tire pressure is to:
push on the tire to feel the pressure.
use a tire pressure gauge.
check the minimum tread depth.
None of the above.
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