CDL TANKER TEST VIRGINIA - PRACTICE TEST
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The tanker endorsement applies to drivers who wish to drive a tank in Class A, B, or C CDL. To add this endorsement to your CLP/CDL, you must pass a knowledge test on the problems posed by large volume liquid cargos. The Virginia CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The VA tanker test covers the following sections of the Virginia CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this VA tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
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1.
Hauling liquids in tanks requires special skills because of:
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the high center of gravity.
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liquid movement.
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All of the above.
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2.
If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, you should place warning devices _______ toward the approaching traffic.
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5, 50 and 500 feet
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10, 100 and 200 feet
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5, 25 and 50 feet
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3.
When should you downshift automatic transmissions?
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Watch your tachometer, and downshift when your engine reaches the top of the range.
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When you start to get drowsy.
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When going down steep grades.
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If your placarded trailer has dual tires, you should check the tires:
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at the beginning of each trip and each time the vehicle is parked.
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once every 3 months.
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once every 500 miles.
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5.
_________ are sometimes called "smooth bore" tanks.
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Liquid tankers with baffles
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Unbaffled liquid tankers
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Tanks made of aluminum
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6.
One way to control liquid surge is to:
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release the brakes soon when coming to a stop.
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drive below the speed limit.
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brake far in advance of a stop and increase following distance.
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Liquid surge results from movement of the liquid in partially filled tanks. Side-to-side surge can cause:
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tire failure.
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a rollover.
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brake failure.
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8.
Which of the following is NOT true?
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ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
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ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
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ABS will change the way you normally brake.
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When you pull off the road and stop, you should:
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use the taillights.
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turn on the 4-way emergency flashers.
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flash your brake lights.
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To know how much space you should keep in front of you:
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estimate how many vehicle lengths there are between you and the vehicle ahead.
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estimate how many seconds it would take you to reach the vehicle ahead.
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wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
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VA CDL Tanker Endorsement
| Number of questions: | 20 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 16 |
| Passing score: | 80% |
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