CDL TANKER PRACTICE TEST WISCONSIN
View instructions
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 Wisconsin CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The WI tanker test covers the following sections of the Wisconsin CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this WI tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
Not Sure You Will Pass?
Get a Pass Guarantee
Get a Pass Guarantee
UPGRADE TO CDL PREMIUM
1.
If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
decide what to do as soon as you know your brakes do not work.
|
|
stay on the road and keep looking for the next available escape ramp.
|
|
set the parking brake and park in an open area.
|
|
slow down until your vehicle comes to a complete stop.
|
2.
A high center of gravity:
means you'll have better traction.
|
|
helps the vehicle be more stable while turning.
|
|
means your vehicle is more likely to tip over.
|
|
is less dangerous in curves.
|
3.
When the wheels of a trailer lock up:
the vehicle will gradually come to a complete stop.
|
|
ABS will increase stopping power.
|
|
the trailer will tend to swing around.
|
|
All of the above.
|
4.
If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, you should place warning devices _______ toward the approaching traffic.
10, 100 and 200 feet
|
|
5, 25 and 50 feet
|
|
5, 50 and 500 feet
|
|
3, 15 and 45 feet
|
5.
A shipping paper for HazMat must include:
a shipper's certification signed by the shipper.
|
|
page numbers if the shipping paper has more than 1 page.
|
|
a proper shipping description for each HazMat.
|
|
All of the above.
|
6.
In baffled tanks, the baffles help to control:
the forward and backward liquid surge.
|
|
control the brakes.
|
|
the side-to-side liquid surge.
|
|
the top-to-bottom liquid surge.
|
7.
Which of the following statements about retarders is NOT correct?
You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
|
|
Retarders help you avoid skids.
|
|
Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
|
|
Retarders reduce reduce brake wear.
|
8.
If your placarded trailer has dual tires, you should check the tires:
once every 3 months.
|
|
once a week.
|
|
once every 500 miles.
|
|
at the beginning of each trip and each time the vehicle is parked.
|
9.
If a shipping paper describes both hazardous and non-hazardous products, the hazardous materials must be:
listed at the bottom.
|
|
entered first.
|
|
identified by an "H" placed before the shipping description.
|
|
written in a larger font.
|
10.
How does liquid surge affect the handling of a tank vehicle?
It's very important for safe handling.
|
|
It tends to push the truck in the direction the wave is moving.
|
|
It makes it easier to slow down to a safe speed.
|
|
It makes the road slippery.
|
Page 1 of 2
Next page
Grade this page
NOT SURE YOU WILL PASS? GET CDL PREMIUM NOW! - Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
If you're between 15 and 18, you must comply with the Graduated Driver License program. You can obtain an instruction permit at 15 years old. Then, once you're at least 16 years old and have held the permit for at least six months, you can apply for a probationary driver license. To obtain a regular driver license (class D), you must be at least 19 years old.
If you're 18 years old or older, you must hold the permit for a minimum of seven days before applying for a probationary driver license.
You cannot schedule appointments for the DMV written test because they are conducted on a walk-in basis. Verify if your chosen Wisconsin DMV office provides permit tests before you go. Keep in mind that it usually takes around 45 minutes to finish, so make sure to arrive with enough time before the office's closing hours to complete the exam.
You'll need to bring specific documents to prove your eligibility:
- A completed Wisconsin Driver License Application. If you're under 18 years old, your application must be signed by the instructor of the driver education program you're enrolled in, and you must have the signature of a parent/guardian or sponsor.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status.
- Proof of your name and date of birth.
- Proof of identity.
- Proof of Wisconsin residency if you're 18 or older.
- Proof of Social Security number.
- Proof of enrollment in school or a high school diploma (for applicants under 18).
The DMV written test in Wisconsin is offered in English, American Sign Language, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, Hmong, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Somali, Spanish. Audio assist option is available upon request.
To prepare for the DMV written test, read the Wisconsin Driver's Handbook. Pay attention to road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Test your knowledge with our practice tests or sign up for Premium, which offers extra resources to get ready for your exam.
If you operate with an instruction permit in Wisconsin, there are specific restrictions:
- You must be accompanied by a licensed parent/guardian/spouse who is at least 19 years old and has at least two years of driving experience, seated beside you. Alternatively, you may be accompanied by a person 21 years or older with written authorization from your parent/guardian (if you are a minor).
- If you are 16 or older, you can transport one other licensed driver who is at least 25 years of age and has at least two years of driving experience, in addition to your supervisor.
If you operate with a probationary license, the following restrictions apply during the first nine months:
- You can drive alone between 5 a.m. to midnight and transport siblings and one licensed adult with two years or more of driver experience.
- From midnight to 5 a.m., you can only drive alone for work or school activities, or you must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, an instructor/spouse who is 19 or older, or a person 21 or older.
If you're under 21 years old, it's prohibited to drive after consuming any amount of alcohol.
A Wisconsin class D instruction permit is valid for 18 months, and it can be renewed online within 8 years (if you are 64 or younger). It is not required to retake the DMV test within 8 years of its expiration. Applicants under 18 years old must provide proof of enrollment or completion of a driver education course.
If you don't pass your DMV written test in Wisconsin, you can retake it the next day. You have five attempts in one year. After the fifth failure, you'll need to get special permission from DMV staff before trying again.
WI CDL Tanker Test
Number of questions: | 20 |
Correct answers to pass: | 16 |
Passing score: | 80% |
Save Time. Learn Faster.
Ace Your CDL Test.
Ace Your CDL Test.
UPGRADE TO CDL PREMIUM
Rate this CDL Tanker Test
4.9 out of 5
based on 175 votes
based on 175 votes