CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST - SOUTH CAROLINA

11. _________ are sometimes called "smooth bore" tanks.
Tanks made of aluminum
Unbaffled liquid tankers
Liquid tankers with baffles
None of the above.
12. If driving a heavy vehicle, you should:
try to pass other vehicles going uphill.
avoid braking.
stay in the right lane.
stay in the left lane.
13. After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:
the ABS is working properly.
the ABS oil level is not adequate.
the ABS is in Neutral.
the ABS is not working properly.
14. How far ahead do most good drivers look?
6 to 8 seconds
12 to 15 seconds
50 to 60 seconds
3 to 4 seconds
15. The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:
the weight of the liquid.
the amount the liquid will expand in transit.
legal weight limits.
All of the above.
16. A full tank of dense liquid (such as some acids) may:
be subject to travel restrictions.
weigh less than a tank filled with other liquids.
exceed legal weight limits.
reduce the size of the vehicle.
17. When driving a tanker vehicle, the best way to take a curve is to slow to a safe speed before entering the curve and then _______ as you go through the curve.
speed up slightly
downshift to the right gear
brake lightly
reduce your speed
18. Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS will change the way you normally brake.
ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
19. What is the main difference between portable tanks and cargo tanks?
Portable tanks are not permanently attached to a vehicle.
The product is loaded or unloaded while the portable tanks are off the vehicle.
Portable tanks must show the lessee or owner’s name.
All of the above.
20. To make the brakes work, air brakes use:
hydraulic air.
carbon monoxide.
nitrogen.
compressed air.
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