CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST SOUTH CAROLINA

11. What is Gross Vehicle Weight?
The total weight of the cargo
The total weight of a single vehicle, excluding its load
The total weight of a combination of vehicles excluding the load
The total weight of a single vehicle, including its load
12. What shape are placards used for transporting hazardous materials?
Triangle
Rectangle
Circle
Diamond
13. Emergency brakes must be held on by:
dynamic pressure.
air pressure.
mechanical force.
hydraulic pressure.
14. How should you apply the brakes when going down a steep downgrade?
Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
Apply the brakes when you reach the bottom of the downgrade.
You should not brake, and only use engine braking to prevent brake failure.
Apply the brakes whenever you reach your safe speed, until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed.
15. Dual tires:
should come in contact with each other whenever possible.
should not come in contact with each other.
should always come in contact with each other.
are dangerous.
16. When possible, you should park:
so you will have to back up when you leave.
on the roadway.
so you will be able to pull forward when you leave.
on the shoulder.
17. When loading and unloading the smaller tanks of a cargo tank equipped with bulkheads, you must pay attention to:
air leakage rate.
water distribution.
weight distribution.
smooth bore tanks.
18. When coming to a stop, the liquid in the tank may surge, causing:
a fire.
the vehicle to stop quicker.
causing the drive wheels to spin.
the vehicle to be pushed forward.
19. If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:
stay off the brake until your vehicle has slowed down.
brake as hard as possible.
stop on the roadway if possible.
call your supervisor for instructions.
20. If you experience a loss of hydraulic pressure, you should do all of the following except:
Downshift
Put the transmission in Neutral
Pump the brakes
Use the parking brake
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