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The tanker endorsement applies to drivers who wish to drive a tank in Class A, B, or C CDL. To add this endorsement to your CLP/CDL, you must pass a knowledge test on the problems posed by large volume liquid cargos. The Pennsylvania CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The PA tanker test covers the following sections of the Pennsylvania CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this PA tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
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You should always adjust your speed to be able to stop within:
50 feet.
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the distance you can see ahead.
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the length of your vehicle.
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30 feet.
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2.
The tractor protection valve:
prevents the trailer from being accidentally released.
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keeps air in the brake system should the trailer develop a bad leak.
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keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
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keeps air from going out if the air compressor develops a leak.
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3.
Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?
Keeping a steady speed
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Yawning repeatedly
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Rubbing eyes
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Frequent blinking
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4.
If a tank is leaking, you should:
call your dispatcher or supervisor for instructions.
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get the leak fixed immediately.
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flash your brake lights to warn other motorists.
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continue the trip until you can pull into a service station.
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5.
A shipping paper for HazMat must include:
page numbers if the shipping paper has more than 1 page.
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a shipper's certification signed by the shipper.
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a proper shipping description for each HazMat.
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All of the above.
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6.
The best advice for driving in fog is:
use high beams.
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use low beams.
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don't drive.
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drive slowly in the left lane of traffic.
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If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:
brake as hard as possible.
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stay off the brake
until your vehicle has slowed down.
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call your supervisor for instructions.
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stop on the roadway if possible.
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8.
Empty trucks:
require a greater stopping distance than full trucks.
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require a shorter stopping distance than full trucks.
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require the same stopping distance than full trucks.
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None of the above.
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9.
When you pull off the road and stop, you should:
use your high beams.
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flash your brake lights.
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turn on the 4-way emergency flashers.
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use the taillights.
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The steering wheel should:
be held firmly with the left hand.
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be held firmly with the right hand.
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be held firmly with both hands.
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be held with one hand at a time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You are eligible to obtain a learner's permit in Pennsylvania when you reach the age of 16. After 65 hours of supervised driving and the road test, you can apply for a junior license. An unrestricted license (class C) is issued at the age of 18, or for individuals under 18 with a junior license, provided they have maintained a clean record for one year and have completed an approved driver's education course.
Visit one of the Pennsylvania driver license centers to take your DMV written test.
You'll need to bring the following documents:
- Completed Non-Commercial Learner’s Permit Application, which includes the medical check completed by a health care provider.
- Completed Parent or Guardian Consent Form, if you are under 18.
- Proof of identification and date of birth.
- Social Security Card.
- Two proofs of residency.
The DMV written test in Pennsylvania is available in both written and audio formats. It is provided in Arabic, Albanian, Burmese, Chinese (Mandarin), Dari, English, Farsi, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandingo, Nepali, Pashto, Polish, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Additionally, if you are deaf or hearing impaired, you have the option to request an interpreter at least two weeks in advance.
To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Pennsylvania Driver's Handbook or use the audio version. Verify your knowledge with the free tests at the end of chapters 2, 3, 4, and sign up for DMV Premium to access all our practice tests. Once your scores are good, you are ready for the real exam.
The DMV written test in Pennsylvania consists of 18 questions covering topics such as road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. If you have carefully read the manual and taken various practice tests, you should be able to answer each question without any problem.
You can make up to 3 mistakes on the Pennsylvania DMV written test. To pass, you need to answer at least 15 questions correctly, achieving an 83% accuracy rate. Take your time to read each question accurately.
If you have a learner's permit and are under 18, you are permitted to drive only under the supervision of a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old or a parent/guardian/spouse who is at least 18 with a license. The supervisor must be seated in the front seat. Upon obtaining a junior driver's license:
- You may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or your spouse who is at least 18 years of age. Exceptions apply for volunteering or work activities, but you must present a certificate of authorization.
- During the first six months, you may transport only one non-sibling passenger under 18, unless supervised by a parent/guardian/spouse who is at least 18 with a license. After six months, unless you have been convicted after a crash, you may drive with a maximum of three passengers under 18 (except for siblings), unless accompanied by a parent/guardian/spouse who is at least 18 with a license.
A learner's permit in Pennsylvania is valid for one year. If it expires, the renewal cannot be completed online and you are required to complete the Form DL-31 at a Pennsylvania DMV Office. It's important to note that if you haven't taken or successfully completed the road test within three years of your physical examination, you must submit a new permit application and retake the DMV written test.
If you do not pass your DMV written test in Pennsylvania, you must wait until the next business day to make another attempt. Focus on the sections of the manual you have overlooked to have a deep understanding of the road rules.