PENNSYLVANIA CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST
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If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours:
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it can probably stop faster than you can.
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it will usually take longer to stop.
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it will take the same amount of time to stop.
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All of the above.
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12.
Your mirrors should be adjusted so that:
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more than half of the mirror shows the vehicle.
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a part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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no part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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the rear of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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13.
The trailer hand valve should be used:
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only in an emergency.
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only to test the trailer brakes.
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only on slippery surfaces.
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only when applying the brakes hard.
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14.
If a material is transported in a reportable quantity, the shipper displays the letters ___ on the shipping paper and package.
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MT
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RM
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LP
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RQ
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15.
To make sure you know how to inspect your tank vehicle, you should:
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check the vehicle's operator manual.
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use a helper whenever possible.
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ask your supervisor what you should inspect first.
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phone the manufacturer before the inspection.
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16.
Another name for front-end header boards is:
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headache racks.
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head belt.
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cargo stopper.
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containerized racks.
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17.
Liquid surge occurs in:
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overfilled tanks.
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partially filed tanks.
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empty tanks.
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All of the above.
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18.
When driving a 50-foot truck at 40 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
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4 seconds
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6 seconds
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8 seconds
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5 seconds
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19.
Retarders:
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reduce braking distance.
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reduce the danger of slipping.
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improve gas mileage.
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help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
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20.
Engine oil pressure should come up to normal within _________ after the engine is started.
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five minutes
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ten minutes
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two minutes
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seconds
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