CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST NORTH CAROLINA

11. ABS will:
not change your normal braking capability.
shorten your stopping distance.
increase your average speed.
not give you more control over the vehicle during braking.
12. If your trucks has a high center of gravity, which of the following is true for curves?
Reduce your speed to a crawl.
You should travel at the posted speed limit.
You should slow down, as your truck can roll over at the posted speed limit for the curve.
None of the above.
13. The height of the vehicle's center of gravity:
should only be a concern when driving a vehicle.
should only be a concern when loading a vehicle.
should only be a concern when driving in high winds.
is very important for safe handling.
14. When driving a tanker, you should:
stop every 50 miles to inspect your vehicle.
decrease your following distance.
drive 10 mph below the posted speed limit.
increase your following distance.
15. ______ are _____ that have holes in them to let the liquid flow through.
Baffles; bulkheads
Bulkheads; tankers
Barriers; baffles
Barriers; bulkheads
16. Drivers of vehicles transporting HazMat should:
ensure that all packages are labeled as flammable materials.
ensure that all relevant placards are carried in the passenger compartment.
compare the shipping paper to the markings and labels.
All of the above.
17. Highway curves should be taken _________ the posted speed limit.
slightly below
slightly above
well below
at
18. When going down a steep downgrade, you should primarily brake using:
the service brakes.
the braking effect of the engine.
the parking brake.
the emergency brake.
19. When trying to put out an electrical fire you should:
use an D extinguisher.
use a B or C extinguisher.
use an A extinguisher.
use water.
20. Which of the following statements about retarders is NOT correct?
Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
Retarders reduce reduce brake wear.
Retarders help you avoid skids.
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