CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST - NORTH CAROLINA
11.
At a rest area, you discover your hazardous materials shipments is leaking. There is no phone around. You should:
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never park your vehicle.
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continue driving in order to find a phone.
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keep driving slowly until you reach a truck stop.
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send someone else for help and give that person all of the necessary information.
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12.
Shipping papers must include:
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the price of the hazardous materials.
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an emergency response telephone number.
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what the materials will be used for.
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All of the above.
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13.
Overloading can have bad effects on all of the following except:
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Exhaust system
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Speed control
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Steering
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Braking
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14.
Which of the following statements about backing heavy vehicles is true?
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The helper should stand where you cannot see the helper.
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Back to the right side so that you can see better.
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Always back as quickly as possible.
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You should avoid backing whenever you can.
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15.
Placards should be placed at least ______ away from any other markings.
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3 inches
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15 inches
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6 inches
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7 inches
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16.
When coming to a stop, the liquid in the tank may surge, causing:
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the vehicle to stop quicker.
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a fire.
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the vehicle to be pushed forward.
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causing the drive wheels to spin.
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17.
A tank endorsement is required for certain vehicles that transport:
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passengers.
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solid materials.
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liquids or gases.
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None of the above.
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18.
What should you do if you doubt you have safe space to pass under a low bridge?
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If no warnings are posted, assume there is enough clearance under the bridge and proceed slowly.
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Increase the weight of your vehicle to clearing under the bridge.
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Go slowly, and take another route if you are not sure you can make it.
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Assume that the height posted at the bridges is correct.
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19.
What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
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Hold-your-own in your travel lane
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Make eye contact
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Ignore gestures
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Challenge them by speeding up
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20.
To make the brakes work, air brakes use:
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compressed air.
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nitrogen.
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carbon monoxide.
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hydraulic air.
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