CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST RHODE ISLAND
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If there is a fire in your vehicle, do NOT:
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park in an open area.
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notify emergency services.
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pull into a service station.
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12.
Most heavy-duty vehicles use:
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solid brakes.
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air brakes.
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hydraulic brakes.
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13.
Tire load is defined as:
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the minimum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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the weight transmitted to the ground by 1 tire.
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14.
Which of the the following statements about fatigue is true?
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Fatigue impairs your vision and judgment.
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Fatigued driving is one of the leading causes of accidents.
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All of the above.
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15.
If you are carrying a heavy load that is slowing you down, you should:
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drive on the shoulder.
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drive in the left lane.
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drive in the right lane.
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16.
When coupling, you should:
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make sure the trailer wheels are not chocked.
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make sure the trailer kingpin is bent.
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be aware that wrong coupling and uncoupling can be very dangerous.
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17.
Which of the following statements about tank vehicles is true?
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Baffled liquid tanks have nothing inside to slow down the flow of the liquid.
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Baffled liquid tanks have bulkheads in them with holes that let the liquid flow through.
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Hauling liquids in tanks requires special skills because of the low center of gravity.
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18.
Explosives, flammable gases and flammable liquids should not be placed in a cargo space that has:
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a heater.
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placards.
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an air conditioner.
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19.
When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you. Remember that:
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there are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
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convex mirrors make things look larger and closer than they really are.
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you should check your after the start of any trip to make sure they are properly adjusted.
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20.
ABS will:
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not change your normal braking capability.
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shorten your stopping distance.
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increase your average speed.
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