CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Practice Test (Tank Vehicles #1)

Welcome future truck drivers! The following is the CDL Tank Vehicles Practice Test #1. If you're haul tankers, you'll need an Tank Vehicles Endorsement on your CDL (Commercial Driver's License). Simply click in your answer (A,B,C, or D) to each CDL practice test question. When you're done, check your score and the results. You can reset the test and retake it as many times as you want.

CDL Tank Vehicles Practice Test #1 Start Now 1. The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on... A the amount of liquid expansion B the weight of the liquid C legal weight limits D all of the above 2. You'll feel the effects of liquid surge less if you... A turn slowly and carefully B gradually brake to a stop C haul thicker liquids D all of the above 3. The best way to prevent rolling over when pulling a tanker through a curve is... A travel at speeds below the posted limits B travel faster than the posted speed limit C make sure you brake hard through the curve D start "fanning" the brakes 4. Stop valves in a cargo tank... A break off in an emergency B close in an emergency C can only be operated manually D protect the tank and piping from rear end collisions 5. The liquid inside the bulk tank can cause a tank truck to roll sideways... A When traveling around a curve B Even with baffles inside the trailer to slow flow C Even when traveling at posted speeds D All of the above 6. A baffled tanker is one with... A Walls with holes inside the trailer for the liquid to flow through B Separate tanks inside the trailer C Hollow balls floating in the liquid to slow movement D None of the above 7. Which is the most stable tanker shape? A van B double conical C cylindrical D elliptical 8. The cladding in a tanker... A cuts down on liquid surge B cools down or heats up the cargo C protects the tanker from corrosive cargo D protects cargo from temperature extremes 9. A liquid tank trailer that has no baffles is most often used for... A Milk or food products B Gasoline C Liquid gas D Liquid fertilizer 10. What makes a bulk liquid tanker hard to handle? A the cargo's high density B the cargo's low center of gravity C the cargo's high center of gravity D friction 11. You should observe the posted limits for curves and be aware that... A Tank trucks have a higher center of gravity B The posted speeds may not be slow enough for a tank truck C A rollover can still occur when traveling at posted speeds in a tank truck D All of the above 12. A smooth bore tank is another term for... A A liquid tank without baffles B A liquid tank with baffles C A tank made of stainless steel D A tank which is portable 13. The amount of liquid you should put into the tank depends on... A The amount the liquid will expand in transit B The weight or density of the liquid C Legal weight limits D All of the above 14. Outage is defined as... A The process of liquid expansion as it becomes warm B The liquid that must be drained to conform to weight limits C The loss of power to the hydraulics D The loss of headlights on the tractor 15. When driving a smooth bore tanker combination, be especially cautious... A While ascending a hill B While descending a hill C When starting and stopping D When loading or unloading 16. When the tanks are partially filled, the movement of the liquid is called... A Surging B Waves C Splashing D Rocking 17. Hauling tank vehicles requires special skills because... A The center of gravity is higher B The vehicle is top heavy C The load's weight is high up off the road D All of the above 18. Dividers inside tankers that have openings at the top and bottom are called... A bulkheads B baffles C waffles D barriers 19. Baffles in a tanker... A make the tanker easier to clean out B control forward and backward liquid surge C allow you to haul mixed loads D eliminate side to side surge 20. The driver should pay particular attention to the _________ on smaller tanks. A Higher center of gravity B Weight distribution C Level of fluid D All of the above 21. A tank trailer with baffles helps to control... A Side to side flow B Weight distribution C Movement from front to back D Total vehicle weight 22. The reason a tank trailer should not be loaded completely full is because... A Your load may shift more B The baffles won't be as effective C Liquid expands and can leak out of the trailer D The movement is stronger 23. A tank vehicle is defined as a vehicle which transports... A Liquid B Liquified gas C Bulk fertilizer D Both A and B above 24. When a bulk tank vehicle is stopping at an intersection which has a slippery surface... A The truck could slide into oncoming traffic B The liquid movement could push the truck into the intersection C The liquid could leak onto the roadway D The truck could slide sideways due to rocking 25. Retest markings... A must be stamped on the tank itself B give the date of the last retest C show what type of test or inspection was performed D all of the above Score = Correct answers: Get My CDL! 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