CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST UTAH
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When driving a tanker, you should:
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stop every 50 miles to inspect your vehicle.
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decrease your following distance.
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drive 10 mph below the posted speed limit.
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increase your following distance.
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12.
Baffled tanks:
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help to control the liquid surge.
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have nothing inside to slow down the flow of the liquid.
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are usually those that transport food products.
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help to control the temperature of the liquid.
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13.
If you are carrying a heavy load that is slowing you down, you should:
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drive on the shoulder.
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keep the vehicle in third gear.
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drive in the left lane.
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drive in the right lane.
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14.
What is Gross Vehicle Weight?
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The total weight of a single vehicle, excluding its load
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The total weight of the cargo
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The total weight of a single vehicle, including its load
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The total weight of a combination of vehicles excluding the load
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15.
Move-over laws require drivers approaching a stopped emergency vehicle:
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increase their speed.
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stop and call for help.
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slow and move to a lane not next to the stopped vehicle.
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drive on the shoulder whenever possible.
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16.
To control surge, you should:
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brake far in advance of a stop.
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keep a steady pressure on the brakes.
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not release the brakes too soon when coming to a stop.
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All of the above.
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17.
The height of a vehicle's center of gravity is important for safe handling. Why?
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Trucks with a high center of gravity can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve.
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Trucks with a high center of gravity have better traction.
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A high center of gravity means you are less likely to tip over.
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All of the above.
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18.
Before leaving your vehicle unattended, you should:
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Remove the keys.
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Chock the wheels.
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Apply the parking brake.
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All of the above.
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19.
A high center of gravity is most dangerous:
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when the tank is empty.
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when driving below the speed limit.
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in curves.
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in construction zones.
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20.
You should do an after-trip inspection:
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after each stop.
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at least once a week.
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once a month.
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after each trip.
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