TANKER PRACTICE TEST - RHODE ISLAND CDL
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When driving a 50-foot truck at 40 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
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6 seconds
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4 seconds
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5 seconds
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12.
When checking the lights before driving:
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make sure the parking brake is not set.
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you should turn off the engine.
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you should check them from inside the vehicle.
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13.
When driving tank vehicles, because of the high center of gravity and the surge of the liquid, you must:
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start quickly.
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stop quickly.
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start slowly.
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14.
If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:
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call your supervisor for instructions.
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stop on the roadway if possible.
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stay off the brake
until your vehicle has slowed down.
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15.
Emergency lines are often coded with the color ___ to keep from getting them mixed up with the service line.
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blue.
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red.
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yellow.
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16.
Retarders:
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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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reduce braking distance.
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17.
To transport hazardous materials, drivers need:
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a CDL license only.
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a CDL license with a tank endorsement.
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a CDL license with hazardous material endorsement.
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18.
If you are feeling sleepy, you should:
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get some coffee.
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pull off the road and rest.
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slow down.
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19.
Hauling liquids in tanks requires special skills because of:
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liquid movement.
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the high center of gravity.
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All of the above.
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20.
While crossing railroad tracks, you should:
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shift up.
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not shift gears.
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shift down.
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