FREE Virginia CDL Tanker Test (2023)

1. When checking the lights before driving:

you should check them from inside the vehicle.
make sure the parking brake is not set.
you should turn off the engine.

2. Rollovers happen when drivers:

3. If your trucks has a high center of gravity, which of the following is true for curves?

You should slow down, as your truck can roll over at the posted speed limit for the curve.
You should travel at the posted speed limit.
Reduce your speed to a crawl.

4. When loading and unloading smaller tanks with bulkheads, the driver must pay attention to:

5. When backing a truck you should:

get out and walk around the vehicle before you begin to back.
always rely on your mirrors.
look straight ahead.

6. Placards must be:

readable from all 4 directions.
in a diamond shape.
All of the above.

7. Tank vehicles have a high center of gravity, which means:

they are more likely to roll over.
they have more traction.
they are very stable.

8. If you are being tailgated, you should:

open up room in front of you.
make quick changes.
increase your speed very gradually.

9. Highway curves should be taken _________ the posted speed limit.

10. If your truck has automatic transmission, you should downshift:

when going down grades.
whenever road conditions allow.
after entering a curve.

CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST VIRGINIA