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CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST - VIRGINIA

11. To avoid a crash:
stopping is always the safest thing to do.
stopping is not always the best thing to do.
swerving is always the worst thing to do.
12. Which of the following statements about retarders is NOT correct?
Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
Retarders help you avoid skids.
You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
13. Hazardous materials should be loaded:
near heat sources.
even if some packages are leaking.
away from heat sources.
14. Too little weight on the driving axles can cause:
poor traction.
mechanical damage.
longer stopping distances.
15. Empty trucks:
require the same stopping distance than full trucks.
require a shorter stopping distance than full trucks.
require a greater stopping distance than full trucks.
16. It may not be safe to operate at legal maximum weights:
on two-way streets.
during bad weather or in mountains.
in hot weather.
17. The height of a vehicle's center of gravity is important for safe handling. Why?
Trucks with a high center of gravity have better traction.
Trucks with a high center of gravity can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve.
A high center of gravity means you are less likely to tip over.
18. To make sure you know how to inspect your tank vehicle, you should:
check the vehicle's operator manual.
use a helper whenever possible.
phone the manufacturer before the inspection.
19. If radioactive material is involved in a leak or broken package:
do not touch the leaking package and drive to the nearest service station.
immediately contact the fire department.
do not use the vehicle until it is cleaned.
20. In baffled tanks, the baffles help to control:
the forward and backward liquid surge.
the top-to-bottom liquid surge.
the side-to-side liquid surge.
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