Take Georgia CDL Tank Test 1

QUESTION 1 / 20

Unless it is clearly unsafe, what does a driver need to accept a package?

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AThe shipper’s certification✓BA notarized statement✓CA verbal agreement✓DA contract✓

QUESTION 2 / 20

How much water must be present for a vehicle to hydroplane?

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AUsually several inches✓BA significant amount, such as a large puddle✓CA small amount✓DNone✓

QUESTION 3 / 20

When backing a trailer, how should you turn the steering wheel?

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ATurn the top of the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go.✓BTurn the top of the steering wheel in the direction opposite of where you want the trailer to go.✓CIt doesn’t matter.✓DIt depends on where the trailer is being backed.✓

QUESTION 4 / 20

Before any flammable liquids are loaded or unloaded, the engine should be:

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ATurned off.✓BRevved.✓CTurned on.✓DDrained of oil.✓

QUESTION 5 / 20

A vehicle stopped at a green light may indicate that the driver:

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AIs impaired.✓BIs colorblind.✓CDoes not know the rules of the road.✓DIs very patient.✓

QUESTION 6 / 20

If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:

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ABrake as hard as possible.✓BRelease the steering wheel.✓CStay off the brakes and let the vehicle slow down.✓DStop on the roadway.✓

QUESTION 7 / 20

For safety purposes, when should you turn off a retarder?

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AWhen the roadways are slippery✓BWhen you are carrying a passenger✓CWhen you are carrying a heavy load✓DWhen driving in heavy traffic✓

QUESTION 8 / 20

A person who is watching the loading or unloading of a tank must do all of the following, except:

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ARemain alert.✓BRemain within 25 feet of the tank.✓CWear a chemical suit.✓DKnow the hazards of the materials involved.✓

QUESTION 9 / 20

When coupling a trailer:

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AMake sure to couple matching glad hands.✓BAny glad hand can be connected to any other glad hand.✓CIt is best to leave one glad hand unattached.✓DOnly one set of glad hands should be connected.✓

QUESTION 10 / 20

What is black ice?

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AA thick layer of ice on the road✓BA thin layer of ice on the road✓CIce that is black from debris on the road✓DIce that is easily seen✓

QUESTION 11 / 20

Outage:

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AShould not be considered when loading liquid cargo.✓BIs the same for each liquid.✓CShould be considered when determining how much liquid to load into a tank.✓DIs only a concern in warm weather.✓

QUESTION 12 / 20

A distracted driver:

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AUsually reacts well to hazards.✓BUsually has slowed perception.✓CIs usually aware of what is happening around them.✓DIs a good person to follow.✓

QUESTION 13 / 20

Tank vehicles:

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AHave a low center of gravity.✓BAre easier to control than most other vehicles.✓CHave a high center of gravity.✓DCannot be driven in wet weather.✓

QUESTION 14 / 20

If the brakes “pull” to one side or the other when you use them, it's a sign that:

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AThe brakes are working properly.✓BThe brakes need to be checked.✓CThe brakes are new.✓DThe brakes have too much stopping power.✓

QUESTION 15 / 20

What could indicate that a shipment you are accepting contains hazardous materials?

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AThe cargo is stored in cylinder tanks.✓BThe cargo is picked up from a supermarket.✓CThe cargo is packaged in cardboard boxes.✓DThe cargo has green packaging.✓

QUESTION 16 / 20

If you are transporting Class 3 flammable liquids and your cargo needs to be moved into another tank, the flammable liquids:

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AMay be transferred on the roadway as long as no other people are nearby.✓BShould not be transferred on a public road, unless under emergency circumstances.✓CShould be kept secret when they are being moved to another tank.✓DShould be transferred at night.✓

QUESTION 17 / 20

The amount of liquid cargo being loaded into a tank should depend on:

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AThe speed limits on the route.✓BLegal weight limits.✓CThe color of the cargo.✓DThe length of the trip.✓

QUESTION 18 / 20

When you need to brake, how can you warn drivers behind you?

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ATap on the brakes a couple of times.✓BStick your arm out the window.✓CSwerve within your lane.✓DChange lanes.✓

QUESTION 19 / 20

To test the trailer service brakes, you should:

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AMove the vehicle forward slowly and apply the brakes with the brake pedal.✓BReverse the vehicle slowly and apply the brakes with the hand control.✓CReverse the vehicle slowly and apply the brakes with the brake pedal.✓DMove the vehicle forward slowly and apply the brakes with the hand control.✓

QUESTION 20 / 20

If carrying a heavy load that is slowing you down, you should:

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ADrive in the left lane.✓BDrive in the right lane.✓CDrive on the shoulder.✓DKeep the vehicle in second gear.✓