NC CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST
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Hauling liquids in tanks requires special skill because of:
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danger of surge.
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liquid movement.
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the high center of gravity.
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All of the above.
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12.
Engine oil pressure should come up to normal within _________ after the engine is started.
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five minutes
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two minutes
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seconds
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ten minutes
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13.
Service brakes should:
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be checked before each trip.
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always be checked before applying the brakes.
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only be checked by a mechanic.
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All of the above.
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14.
ABS:
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improves your visibility at night.
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does not decrease your stopping distance.
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helps you increase your average speed.
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helps you increase your following distance.
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15.
The average driver has a reaction time of:
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1/8 of a second.
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1/16 of a second.
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1/32 of a second.
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3/4 second to 1 second.
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16.
If there is a fire and you are not sure what to use to put it out, you should:
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wait for firefighters.
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use water.
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use a fire extinguisher.
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use dry powder.
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17.
When driving a tanker vehicle, the best way to take a curve is to slow to a safe speed before entering the curve and then _______ as you go through the curve.
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brake lightly
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downshift to the right gear
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reduce your speed
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speed up slightly
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18.
When you see you will need to slow down, you can warn drivers behind you by:
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slamming on the brakes.
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making gestures.
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tapping the brakes a few times.
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turning on the right turn signal.
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19.
To prevent drowsiness you should:
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get adequate sleep before a trip.
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avoid exercise to save more energy.
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never drive with a passenger.
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schedule trips for the middle of the night.
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20.
Empty trucks:
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stop quicker when you use only the emergency or parking brake.
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require greater stopping distances than full trucks.
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have more traction than full trucks.
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None of the above.
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