CDL Tank Vehicles
CDL Tank Vehicles
CDL Tank Vehicles
Q1: If you lose your brakes driving a tanker, when should you use an escape ramp?
A. Always
B. Only if the tank has baffles
C. Only when the tank is empty
D. Never
A. Always
Q2: Side to side surge can cause:
A. Tank failure
B. Rollover
C. Over speeding
D. Suspension system failure
B. Rollover
Q3: Why should you know the outage needed for the liquids you carry?
A. Delivery hose size depends on outage
B. Some liquids expand more than others when they get warm
C. Tank baffles are not always legal with outage
D. You must unload some liquids at a faster rate than others
B. Some liquids expand more than others when they get warm
Q4: What should you do if you are driving a tank vehicle and need to stop quickly to
avoid a crash?
A. Use controlled or stab braking
B. Only use the rear brakes
C. Slam on the brake pedal and hold it down
D. Use light steady pressure on the pedal
A. Use controlled or stab braking
Q5: Which of the following can cause a vehicle to skid?
A. Over acceleration
B. Overbaking
C. Oversteering
D. All of these
D. All of these
Q6: Which of the following is important to remember when pulling a liquid or dry bulk
tanker?
A. Curves, exit and entrance ramps post speed limits that are safe for cars, but may not
be safe for tankers
B. Most tankers have a high center of gravity
C. Tankers can roll over at the speed limits posted for cars
D. All of these
D. All of these
Q7: Which of the following is a good rule to follow when using a fire extinguisher?
A. Wrap your thumbs around the steering wheel before starting a quick steering
movement
B. Do not apply the brakes when making a quick steering movement
C. A tanker is easier to counter steer than most vehicles
D. All of these
B. Do not apply the brakes when making a quick steering movement
Q9: Which fire can you use water to put out?
A. Electrical
B. Gasoline
C. Tire
D. None of these
C. Tire
Q10: When you unload the smaller tanks of a tank with bulkheads, be careful to check
your:
A. Power usage
B. Water content
C. Air to fuel ratio
D. Weight distribution
D. Weight distribution
Q11: Which of these should you remember in an emergency?