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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 Rhode Island CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The RI tanker test covers the following sections of the Rhode Island CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this RI tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1. In a convex mirror everything appears:
smaller.
larger.
darker.
2. When possible, you should park:
so you will have to back up when you leave.
so you will be able to pull forward when you leave.
on the shoulder.
3. Texting is:
safer than talking on a cell phone.
the most dangerous distraction.
about as safe as adjusting the radio.
4. A person attending a placarded parked vehicle:
must know what to do in emergencies.
must be in the vehicle, awake, or within 100 feet of the vehicle, and have the vehicle within clear view.
All of the above.
5. Which of these statements about using your mirrors is FALSE?
When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you.
There are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
None of the above.
6. To warn drivers behind you when you see you'll need to slow down, you should:
flash the brake lights.
sound your horn.
use your headlights.
7. When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:
Engine oil level
Shock absorbers
Windshield washer fluid level
8. To avoid a hazard:
stopping is always the best thing to do.
steering away from what is ahead may be the best thing to do.
driving on the shoulder of the road is always the best thing to do.
9. With an engine fire, you should:
open the hood as soon as possible.
turn the engine off as soon as possible.
not shoot foam from the vehicle’s underside.
10. What is the most important reason to inspect your vehicle?
Your safety and that of other road users.
Vehicle inspection is required by federal and state laws.
Saving money by preventing costly repairs.
 
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RI CDL Tanker Endorsement

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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