CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST UTAH

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