Tanker Practice Test - North Carolina CDL
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How should you apply the brakes when going down a steep downgrade?
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Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
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You should not brake, and only use engine braking to prevent brake failure.
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Apply the brakes when you reach the bottom of the downgrade.
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Apply the brakes whenever you reach your safe speed, until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed.
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12.
Before driving a tanker, the driver should:
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change tires.
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make sure that the tank is empty.
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inspect the vehicle.
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All of the above.
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13.
To make sure you know how to inspect your tank vehicle, you should:
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use a helper whenever possible.
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phone the manufacturer before the inspection.
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check the vehicle's operator manual.
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ask your supervisor what you should inspect first.
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14.
If the words "Inhalation Hazard" appears on the shipping paper, the __________ placard must be displayed.
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Poison Inhalation Hazard or Poison Gas
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Reportable Quantity Hazard
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Corrosive Materials
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Liquid Gas
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If driving a heavy vehicle, you should:
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try to pass other vehicles going uphill.
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stay in the left lane.
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avoid braking.
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stay in the right lane.
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16.
How does liquid surge affect the handling of a tank vehicle?
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It tends to push the truck in the direction the wave is moving.
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It makes it easier to slow down to a safe speed.
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It's very important for safe handling.
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It makes the road slippery.
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17.
The vehicle inspection report:
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ensures that when the driver gets behind the wheel, the mechanic is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle.
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tells the shipper how to package the materials.
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ensures that vehicle inspections are conducted regularly.
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tells the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing.
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18.
Emergency brakes must be held on by:
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air pressure.
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mechanical force.
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dynamic pressure.
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hydraulic pressure.
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19.
Truck tractors with air brakes built after March 1, 1997, are required to be equipped with:
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a rear backup camera.
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anti-lock brakes.
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GPS
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hydraulic brakes.
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20.
_________ helps coordinate emergency response to chemical hazards.
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The National Prevention Network
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The Federal Transportation Organization
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The National Response Center
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The National Chemical Network
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