CDL TANKER TEST TENNESSEE - PRACTICE TEST

11. Right after it starts to rain, the road is very slippery. Why?
Because rain is very slippery.
Because the water mixes with oil left on the road by vehicles.
Because black ice may form on the road.
None of the above.
12. Baffled tanks:
help to control the temperature of the liquid.
are usually those that transport food products.
have nothing inside to slow down the flow of the liquid.
help to control the liquid surge.
13. When backing, you should:
use the mirrors on both sides.
only use mirror on the driver's side.
back quickly.
back and turn toward the right side whenever possible.
14. When approaching a stopped school bus, drivers must be aware that:
passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
the bus may suddenly start up and drive into your way.
students may start to get out of the bus.
All of the above.
15. What should you do if you doubt you have safe space to pass under a low bridge?
Increase the weight of your vehicle to clearing under the bridge.
If no warnings are posted, assume there is enough clearance under the bridge and proceed slowly.
Go slowly, and take another route if you are not sure you can make it.
Assume that the height posted at the bridges is correct.
16. When coming to a stop, the liquid in the tank may surge, causing:
the vehicle to stop quicker.
the vehicle to be pushed forward.
causing the drive wheels to spin.
a fire.
17. To know how much space you should keep in front of you:
estimate how many seconds it would take you to reach the vehicle ahead.
wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
estimate how many vehicle lengths there are between you and the vehicle ahead.
None of the above.
18. Which of the following statements about tank vehicles is true?
Un-baffled liquid tankers have bulkheads in them with holes that let the liquid flow through.
Hauling liquids in tanks requires special skills because of the low center of gravity.
Baffled liquid tanks have nothing inside to slow down the flow of the liquid.
Baffled liquid tanks have bulkheads in them with holes that let the liquid flow through.
19. When backing a truck you should:
get out and walk around the vehicle before you begin to back.
always rely on your mirrors.
back and turn toward the right side.
look straight ahead.
20. When traveling with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, do not park within _____ of a bridge.
300 feet
100 feet
200 feet
50 feet
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