FREE NC CDL Tanker Practice Test (2024)

1. Checking the automatic transmission fluid level may require:

the vehicle to be parked downhill.
the 4-way emergency flashers to be activated.
you to pump the brake.
the engine to be running.

2. Different materials expand:

at different rates.
at rates determined by road conditions.
at the same rate.
None of the above.

3. When conducting a pre-trip inspection:

the inspection report should only be reviewed if you will be carrying passengers.
you should review the last vehicle inspection report.
the vehicle inspection report should not be reviewed unless your supervisor tells you to do so.
None of the above.

4. You are driving on a steep downgrade in the proper low gear. Your "safe" speed is 40 mph. When your speed reaches 40 mph, you should:

maintain your current speed, and apply the brakes when you reach 50 mph to gradually reduce your speed to 40 mph.
increase your speed to approximately 45 mph, and then apply release the brakes.
apply the brakes to gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph, and then release the brakes.
apply the brakes to quickly reduce your speed to 25 mph, and then release the brakes.

5. Which of the following statements about tankers is true?

Unbaffled liquid tankers have nothing inside to slow down the flow of the liquid.
A high center of gravity makes a vehicle more prone to rollover accidents.
When loading and unloading smaller tanks, do not put too much weight on the front or rear of the vehicle.
All of the above.

6. Right after it starts to rain, the road is very slippery. Why?

Because black ice may form on the road.
Because rain is very slippery.
Because the water mixes with oil left on the road by vehicles.
None of the above.

7. Black ice is:

a thin layer of black ice.
a thick layer of ice.
ice that makes the road look dry.
None of the above.

8. When loading and unloading smaller tanks with bulkheads, the driver must pay attention to:

safe driving rules.
the emergency equipment.
the shipping papers.
weight distribution.

9. Under a pressurized system, the radiator cap:

should never be hot.
should be removed when the coolant is hot.
should always be cool.
should never be removed until the system has cooled.

10. Road surfaces where water collects can create conditions that cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Which of the following is an indication of standing water?

Clear reflections
Raindrops on the road
Tire splashes
All of the above.

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

CDL TANKER TEST NORTH CAROLINA - PRACTICE TEST

NC CDL Tanker Endorsement