CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST NORTH CAROLINA

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The tanker endorsement applies to drivers who wish to drive a tank in Class A, B, or C CDL. To add this endorsement to your CLP/CDL, you must pass a knowledge test on the problems posed by large volume liquid cargos. The North Carolina CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The NC tanker test covers the following sections of the North Carolina CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this NC tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1. In vehicles with air brakes, water and compressor oil in the bottom of the air tank:
should be drained completely.
should not be removed.
should be added regularly.
None of the above.
2. You must know the outage requirement when hauling liquids in bulk. Why?
Some of the heaviest liquids don't need any outage.
You must never leave room for the expanding liquid.
Different liquids expand by different amounts as they warm.
All of the above.
3. When driving a tanker, liquid surge:
should not  be a concern.
results from movement of the liquid in full tanks.
is never dangerous.
can have bad effects on handling.
4. Column 2 in the Hazardous Material Table contains:
the hazard class or division.
the identification numbers.
the HazMat description and shipping name.
the label codes.
5. Rollovers happen when drivers:
stop too often.
turn too slowly.
brake too hard.
turn too fast.
6. Empty trucks require greater stopping distances. True or False?
True, but only on wet surfaces.
False.
True.
False, but only for trucks built on or after March 1, 1998.
7. ______ surge results from movement of the cargo in partially filled tanks.
Air
Liquid
Pressure
Solid
8. Placards must be:
in a diamond shape.
readable from all 4 directions.
turned upright on a point.
All of the above.
9. If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?
Fully engage the clutch
Aggressively pump the accelerator
Apply the parking brake
Shift to neutral
10. The parking brake:
should be used whenever you park.
should be used when driving in bad weather.
should be used when you need to apply the brakes firmly.
All of the above.
 
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Teens between 15 and 18 years old must adhere to the age requirements of the Graduated Driver License law to obtain a class C driver license:

  • Limited learner’s permit ? You must be at least 15 and less than 18 and have completed a driver education course.
  • Limited provisional license ? You must be at least 16 and less than 18 and have held the limited learner’s permit for 12 months without any traffic violations in the previous 6 months.
  • Full provisional license ? You must be at least 16 and less than 18 and have held the limited provisional license for at least 6 months without any traffic violations.
If you are 18 years old, you may apply for a learner permit and obtain a full driver's license after completing the knowledge, vision, and driving tests.

Make an appointment online for the DMV written test by selecting the nearest driver license office. You can choose dates and times based on your preferences and the available options at different North Carolina DMV locations. 

First time applicant must bring the following documents:
  • One proof of identity and age.
  • One proof of a Social Security number.
  • One proof of North Carolina residency (two for an NC REAL ID).
  • One proof of legal presence (for applicants not born in the U.S.).

If you're under 18, you also need to show:
  • Driving Eligibility Certificate and a Driver's Education Certificate.
  • Proof of high school graduation or a GED.

You can check all the required documents here.

North Carolina provides DMV written tests in various languages. Additionally, oral tests can be requested if needed. Although language options are provided, it is advisable to have a basic understanding of English since road signs are always in English.

The best way to prepare for the DMV written test is by reading the North Carolina Driver’s Handbook, which contains information about road signs, safe driving practices, and road rules. After studying the manual, verify your preparation with our free practice tests!

For individuals under 18, it’s not permitted to use a cell phone while driving unless in emergency situations.

Other restrictions apply. If you have a limited learner’s permit:
  • You can drive only with a supervising driver (parent/legal guardian) who has held a license for at least five years.
  • For the first six months, you may drive only between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; afterward, you may drive anytime under supervision.
  • Both your passengers and you must wear seat belts or child safety restraints.

 If you have a limited provisional license:
  • You can drive alone from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • You may drive anytime under the supervision of a parent/guardian/driver approved by your parent/guardian who has held a license for at least five years. It's possible for you to drive alone anytime for work, volunteer fire, or emergency medical service activities.
  • Both your passengers and you must wear seat belts or child safety restraints.
  • You can transport no more than one passenger under 21, except for siblings.
A limited learner's permit is valid until your 18th birthday. If you need to renew it, visit a North Carolina DMV office.

If you don't pass your DMV written test, you can retake it after seven calendar days. Use this week to prepare for your next attempt by reviewing the sections of the manual that you didn't study accurately. If you find the exam difficult, sign up for DMV Premium, which offers numerous resources and practice tests to improve your preparation.

NC CDL Tanker Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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