Maine Tanker Endorsement Practice Test

This is our Maine Tanker Endorsement Practice Quiz and Practice Test compiled of 20 questions each. Each question is worth five points for a total of 100 possible points. A passing score is 80%.

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Tank Vehicles CDL Practice Quiz

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Question 1

Baffles in a tanker help to eliminate ______.

A	forward and backward liquid surge
B	side to side liquid surge
C	rollovers
D	uneven weight distribution

Question 2

The most stable tanker shape is ______.

A	cylindrical
B	elliptical
C	double conical
D	spherical

Question 3

Inside tankers, what are the dividers that have openings at the top and bottom called?

A	Billows.
B	Bulkheads.
C	Baffles.
D	Barriers.

Question 4

A liquid tank without ______ is also known as a ______ tank.

A	baffles, smooth bore
B	baffles, cylindrical
C	bulkheads, double conical
D	cladding, cylindrical

Question 5

The amount of liquid that can be loaded into a tank depends on:

A	the amount that the liquid will expand during transit.
B	All of these are correct.
C	the weight of the liquid.
D	the legal weight limits.

Question 6

On all tank vehicles, the most important item to check for is ______.

A	cracks
B	corrosion
C	leaks
D	dents

Question 7

If you are driving a ______ tanker that is partially full, it is best to ______ because any ______ could cause a rollover.

A	baffled, fan the brakes, forward and backward liquid surge
B	double conical, drive slow, side to side liquid surge
C	cylindrical, drive the posted speed limit, large bump
D	baffled, drive slow, side to side liquid surge

Question 8

In certain liquid tankers, the smaller tank divisions are known as ______.

A	baffle dividers
B	bulkheads
C	liquid dividers
D	baffle tanks

Question 9

Which tankers have the highest risk of a rollover?

A	None of these are correct.
B	Cylindrical tankers.
C	Tankers transporting pressurized gas.
D	Empty tankers.

Question 10

Stop valves in a cargo tank ______ during ______.

A	close, unloading
B	open, an emergency
C	close, an emergency
D	close, loading

Question 11

The posted speed for a ______ may be too fast for a tank vehicle.

A	All of these are correct.
B	curve
C	on ramp
D	off ramp

Question 12

Extra special care is required when transporting ______ in tankers. This is because of the ______ center of gravity that tankers have.

A	liquid, low
B	compressed gases, flat
C	liquid, high
D	compressed gases, wide

Question 13

In a tanker, the process of liquid expanding as it becomes warm is known as ______.

A	expansion
B	seepage
C	liquid surge
D	outage

Question 14

The best way to prevent rolling over when driving a tanker through a curve is to:

A	with both hands firmly grasping the steering wheel, fan your brakes as you enter the curve.
B	drive into the curve at a slow speed then downshift as you drive through the curve.
C	let off the gas as you approach the curve and then brake gently as you go through the curve.
D	slow down as you approach the curve then gently accelerate as you drive through the curve.

Question 15

Some liquid tankers contain bulkheads. When loading or unloading the bulkheads, the driver must pay attention to the ______.

A	valve positions
B	load limit
C	weight distribution
D	liquid temperature

Question 16

You should always ______ before loading, unloading, or operating a tanker.

A	inspect the vehicle carefully
B	All of these are correct.
C	clean the loading/unloading area
D	read over the driving safety rules

Question 17

When transporting hazardous materials, tankers must be marked with ______.

A	the UN or NA ID number of the product
B	the PUCO or ICC number of the owner
C	the CHEMTREC phone number
D	the manufacture date

Question 18

The ______ in a tanker protects the tanker from ______.

A	coating, extreme temperatures
B	cladding, liquid surges
C	coating, leaks
D	cladding, corrosive cargo

Question 19

You should be extra cautious while operating a ______ tanker, especially when ______ because of ______.

A	baffled, braking, liquid surge
B	baffled, ascending a hill, uneven weight distribution
C	smooth bore, descending a hill, uneven weight distribution
D	smooth bore, starting and stopping, liquid surge

Question 20

A liquid tanker that has no ______ is most often used for transporting ______.

A	cladding, milk or food products
B	baffles, milk or food products
C	cladding, liquid gas
D	baffles, compressed gas

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Tank Vehicles CDL Practice Test

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Question 1

Inside tankers, what are the dividers that have openings at the top and bottom called?

A	Baffles.
B	Billows.
C	Bulkheads.
D	Barriers.

Question 2

The ______ in a tanker protects the tanker from ______.

A	cladding, corrosive cargo
B	coating, leaks
C	coating, extreme temperatures
D	cladding, liquid surges

Question 3

The most stable tanker shape is ______.

A	spherical
B	elliptical
C	double conical
D	cylindrical

Question 4

A liquid tanker that has no ______ is most often used for transporting ______.

A	cladding, liquid gas
B	baffles, compressed gas
C	cladding, milk or food products
D	baffles, milk or food products

Question 5

Baffles in a tanker help to eliminate ______.

A	forward and backward liquid surge
B	uneven weight distribution
C	rollovers
D	side to side liquid surge

Question 6

If you are driving a ______ tanker that is partially full, it is best to ______ because any ______ could cause a rollover.

A	baffled, drive slow, side to side liquid surge
B	baffled, fan the brakes, forward and backward liquid surge
C	cylindrical, drive the posted speed limit, large bump
D	double conical, drive slow, side to side liquid surge

Question 7

On all tank vehicles, the most important item to check for is ______.

A	leaks
B	corrosion
C	cracks
D	dents

Question 8

A liquid tank without ______ is also known as a ______ tank.

A	baffles, cylindrical
B	cladding, cylindrical
C	bulkheads, double conical
D	baffles, smooth bore

Question 9

Which tankers have the highest risk of a rollover?

A	Empty tankers.
B	None of these are correct.
C	Tankers transporting pressurized gas.
D	Cylindrical tankers.

Question 10

Extra special care is required when transporting ______ in tankers. This is because of the ______ center of gravity that tankers have.

A	compressed gases, flat
B	liquid, low
C	compressed gases, wide
D	liquid, high

Question 11

In a tanker, the process of liquid expanding as it becomes warm is known as ______.

A	seepage
B	outage
C	liquid surge
D	expansion

Question 12

Stop valves in a cargo tank ______ during ______.

A	close, loading
B	close, unloading
C	close, an emergency
D	open, an emergency

Question 13

In certain liquid tankers, the smaller tank divisions are known as ______.

A	baffle tanks
B	liquid dividers
C	baffle dividers
D	bulkheads

Question 14

When transporting hazardous materials, tankers must be marked with ______.

A	the PUCO or ICC number of the owner
B	the manufacture date
C	the UN or NA ID number of the product
D	the CHEMTREC phone number

Question 15

Some liquid tankers contain bulkheads. When loading or unloading the bulkheads, the driver must pay attention to the ______.

A	load limit
B	weight distribution
C	valve positions
D	liquid temperature

Question 16

The best way to prevent rolling over when driving a tanker through a curve is to:

A	let off the gas as you approach the curve and then brake gently as you go through the curve.
B	slow down as you approach the curve then gently accelerate as you drive through the curve.
C	with both hands firmly grasping the steering wheel, fan your brakes as you enter the curve.
D	drive into the curve at a slow speed then downshift as you drive through the curve.

Question 17

You should be extra cautious while operating a ______ tanker, especially when ______ because of ______.

A	baffled, ascending a hill, uneven weight distribution
B	baffled, braking, liquid surge
C	smooth bore, descending a hill, uneven weight distribution
D	smooth bore, starting and stopping, liquid surge

Question 18

You should always ______ before loading, unloading, or operating a tanker.

A	read over the driving safety rules
B	inspect the vehicle carefully
C	All of these are correct.
D	clean the loading/unloading area

Question 19

The posted speed for a ______ may be too fast for a tank vehicle.

A	All of these are correct.
B	curve
C	off ramp
D	on ramp

Question 20

The amount of liquid that can be loaded into a tank depends on:

A	the amount that the liquid will expand during transit.
B	the weight of the liquid.
C	the legal weight limits.
D	All of these are correct.

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