NC CDL Tanker Test - FREE CDL Practice Test (2024)

1. Before operating the vehicle, the driver should:

should not review the vehicle inspection report and immediately try to find any vehicle defects.
review the last vehicle inspection report.
rely on the last vehicle inspection and skip the pre-trip inspection.
None of the above.

2. Unbaffled liquid tankers have nothing inside to slow down the flow of the liquid. Therefore:

forward-and-back surge is very strong.
top-to-bottom surge is very strong.
side-to-side surge is very strong.
All of the above.

3. Emergency equipment is:

required.
only required when transporting hazardous materials.
encouraged.
optional.

4. ABS helps you:

5. A tank endorsement is:

required for both liquids and gases.
only required when transporting gases.
only required when transporting liquids.
not required when transporting hazardous materials.

6. Which of the following will NOT help you prevent rollover?

Using the controlled braking method.
Keeping the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
Driving slowly around turns.
All of the above.

7. When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:

Windshield washer fluid level
Engine oil level
Coolant level in radiator
Spring hangers

8. The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:

by recognizing tire failure.
by feeling the brakes come on.
by opening the window and feeling the front of the mirror.
by seeing it in your mirrors.

9. Air brakes use ________ to make the brakes work.

10. How should you brake if your vehicle loses ABS?

Pump the brake repeatedly
Stay off the Brake
Step on and off the brake pedal several times
Brake as you always have.

TANKER PRACTICE TEST - NORTH CAROLINA CDL