This is our California 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
The posted speed for a ______ may be too fast for a tank vehicle.
A
on ramp
B
curve
C
off ramp
D
All of these are correct.
Question 2
Some liquid tankers contain bulkheads. When loading or unloading the bulkheads, the driver must pay attention to the ______.
A
weight distribution
B
valve positions
C
liquid temperature
D
load limit
Question 3
Which tankers have the highest risk of a rollover?
A
Empty tankers.
B
Cylindrical tankers.
C
Tankers transporting pressurized gas.
D
None of these are correct.
Question 4
If you are driving a ______ tanker that is partially full, it is best to ______ because any ______ could cause a rollover.
A
double conical, drive slow, side to side liquid surge
B
baffled, drive slow, side to side liquid surge
C
cylindrical, drive the posted speed limit, large bump
D
baffled, fan the brakes, forward and backward liquid surge
Question 5
On all tank vehicles, the most important item to check for is ______.
A
leaks
B
dents
C
corrosion
D
cracks
Question 6
When transporting hazardous materials, tankers must be marked with ______.
A
the CHEMTREC phone number
B
the manufacture date
C
the UN or NA ID number of the product
D
the PUCO or ICC number of the owner
Question 7
Baffles in a tanker help to eliminate ______.
A
forward and backward liquid surge
B
rollovers
C
side to side liquid surge
D
uneven weight distribution
Question 8
The ______ in a tanker protects the tanker from ______.
A
cladding, corrosive cargo
B
coating, extreme temperatures
C
cladding, liquid surges
D
coating, leaks
Question 9
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
drive into the curve at a slow speed then downshift as you drive through the curve.
D
with both hands firmly grasping the steering wheel, fan your brakes as you enter the curve.
Question 10
The amount of liquid that can be loaded into a tank depends on:
A
the weight of the liquid.
B
the amount that the liquid will expand during transit.
C
the legal weight limits.
D
All of these are correct.
Question 11
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
compressed gases, wide
C
liquid, low
D
liquid, high
Question 12
A liquid tank without ______ is also known as a ______ tank.
A
cladding, cylindrical
B
baffles, cylindrical
C
baffles, smooth bore
D
bulkheads, double conical
Question 13
The most stable tanker shape is ______.
A
cylindrical
B
double conical
C
elliptical
D
spherical
Question 14
Inside tankers, what are the dividers that have openings at the top and bottom called?
A
Barriers.
B
Billows.
C
Baffles.
D
Bulkheads.
Question 15
In a tanker, the process of liquid expanding as it becomes warm is known as ______.
A
outage
B
expansion
C
seepage
D
liquid surge
Question 16
A liquid tanker that has no ______ is most often used for transporting ______.
A
baffles, milk or food products
B
cladding, liquid gas
C
baffles, compressed gas
D
cladding, milk or food products
Question 17
In certain liquid tankers, the smaller tank divisions are known as ______.
A
bulkheads
B
baffle dividers
C
baffle tanks
D
liquid dividers
Question 18
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 19
You should always ______ before loading, unloading, or operating a tanker.
A
All of these are correct.
B
read over the driving safety rules
C
inspect the vehicle carefully
D
clean the loading/unloading area
Question 20
Stop valves in a cargo tank ______ during ______.
A
close, an emergency
B
open, an emergency
C
close, unloading
D
close, loading
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Tank Vehicles CDL Practice Test
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Congratulations! You have completed the Tank Vehicles CDL Practice Test. You scored %%SCORE%% out of %%TOTAL%%. Your performance has been rated as %%RATING%%
Your answers are highlighted below.
Question 1
Extra special care is required when transporting ______ in tankers. This is because of the ______ center of gravity that tankers have.
A
liquid, high
B
liquid, low
C
compressed gases, flat
D
compressed gases, wide
Question 2
Some liquid tankers contain bulkheads. When loading or unloading the bulkheads, the driver must pay attention to the ______.
A
valve positions
B
weight distribution
C
load limit
D
liquid temperature
Question 3
You should always ______ before loading, unloading, or operating a tanker.
A
read over the driving safety rules
B
All of these are correct.
C
inspect the vehicle carefully
D
clean the loading/unloading area
Question 4
If you are driving a ______ tanker that is partially full, it is best to ______ because any ______ could cause a rollover.
A
cylindrical, drive the posted speed limit, large bump
B
double conical, drive slow, side to side liquid surge
C
baffled, fan the brakes, forward and backward liquid surge
D
baffled, drive slow, side to side liquid surge
Question 5
Baffles in a tanker help to eliminate ______.
A
rollovers
B
side to side liquid surge
C
forward and backward liquid surge
D
uneven weight distribution
Question 6
You should be extra cautious while operating a ______ tanker, especially when ______ because of ______.
A
baffled, braking, liquid surge
B
smooth bore, starting and stopping, liquid surge
C
smooth bore, descending a hill, uneven weight distribution
D
baffled, ascending a hill, uneven weight distribution
Question 7
Stop valves in a cargo tank ______ during ______.
A
close, unloading
B
open, an emergency
C
close, loading
D
close, an emergency
Question 8
On all tank vehicles, the most important item to check for is ______.
A
corrosion
B
cracks
C
leaks
D
dents
Question 9
When transporting hazardous materials, tankers must be marked with ______.
A
the PUCO or ICC number of the owner
B
the CHEMTREC phone number
C
the UN or NA ID number of the product
D
the manufacture date
Question 10
The ______ in a tanker protects the tanker from ______.
A
coating, leaks
B
cladding, liquid surges
C
cladding, corrosive cargo
D
coating, extreme temperatures
Question 11
In a tanker, the process of liquid expanding as it becomes warm is known as ______.
A
liquid surge
B
seepage
C
expansion
D
outage
Question 12
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
let off the gas as you approach the curve and then brake gently as you go through the curve.
C
slow down as you approach the curve then gently accelerate as you drive through the curve.
D
drive into the curve at a slow speed then downshift as you drive through the curve.
Question 13
The amount of liquid that can be loaded into a tank depends on:
A
All of these are correct.
B
the legal weight limits.
C
the weight of the liquid.
D
the amount that the liquid will expand during transit.
Question 14
The most stable tanker shape is ______.
A
cylindrical
B
spherical
C
elliptical
D
double conical
Question 15
A liquid tanker that has no ______ is most often used for transporting ______.
A
baffles, milk or food products
B
cladding, liquid gas
C
cladding, milk or food products
D
baffles, compressed gas
Question 16
The posted speed for a ______ may be too fast for a tank vehicle.
A
off ramp
B
All of these are correct.
C
on ramp
D
curve
Question 17
Inside tankers, what are the dividers that have openings at the top and bottom called?
A
Baffles.
B
Billows.
C
Barriers.
D
Bulkheads.
Question 18
In certain liquid tankers, the smaller tank divisions are known as ______.
A
bulkheads
B
liquid dividers
C
baffle dividers
D
baffle tanks
Question 19
A liquid tank without ______ is also known as a ______ tank.
A
baffles, cylindrical
B
baffles, smooth bore
C
bulkheads, double conical
D
cladding, cylindrical
Question 20
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.
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