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