Take Kansas CDL Tank Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 20

If unsure if a road is becoming icy, a driver can:

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AGuess.✓BOpen the window and check the front of the mirror for ice.✓CTry to look at the road closely.✓DLook at a weather forecast.✓

QUESTION 2 / 20

You can lower the risk of jackknifing by:

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AOver-accelerating.✓BSteering while braking.✓CSteering smoothly.✓DLocking your wheels.✓

QUESTION 3 / 20

If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked:

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AFor leaks.✓BTo ensure that they are still clear.✓CTo ensure that they are connected to the battery.✓DTo ensure that they contain the proper amount of play.✓

QUESTION 4 / 20

Driving too fast:

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AIs a major cause of fatal crashes.✓BCan be a good way to get to your destination quickly.✓CShould only be done if the roadway is dry.✓DIs acceptable in light traffic.✓

QUESTION 5 / 20

If a trailer is too high:

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AIt will not make a difference when coupling.✓BIt may not couple correctly.✓CCoupling will be more secure.✓DCoupling will be easier.✓

QUESTION 6 / 20

What does an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) do?

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AAllow the rear wheels to lock up✓BAllow all wheels to lock up✓CHelp prevent wheel lockup✓DAlert other motorists when you are braking✓

QUESTION 7 / 20

If a tire rim is damaged, it should be:

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ALeft on the vehicle.✓BWelded to repair the damage.✓CReplaced.✓DPut on the axle farthest from the driver.✓

QUESTION 8 / 20

The best way to recognize that your trailer has begun to skid is by:

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ASeeing other drivers' faces.✓BSeeing it in your mirrors.✓CFeeling it.✓DListening to the radio.✓

QUESTION 9 / 20

A fully-loaded tank vehicle:

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ARequires less room to stop than an empty vehicle.✓BRequires more room to stop than a partially-loaded vehicle.✓CRequires the same amount of room to stop as an empty vehicle.✓DStops more quickly on a wet road than on a dry road.✓

QUESTION 10 / 20

Which of the following is not a tire problem to check for and avoid?

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ARadial and bias-ply tires used together✓BRecapped tires on the front of a school bus✓CTread separation✓DAll tires are made by the same company✓

QUESTION 11 / 20

If your trailer goes off course while you are backing, you should:

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AContinue the backing process without changing anything.✓BPull the truck forward, readjust, and start backing again.✓CGet out of the truck and move the trailer into the right position.✓DTurn the steering wheel all the way to the left until the trailer straightens out.✓

QUESTION 12 / 20

Mirrors should be adjusted:

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AWhile moving.✓BWhen the trailers are straight.✓CWhen you are standing next to the vehicle.✓DBy an assistant.✓

QUESTION 13 / 20

Stopping distance can be affected by:

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ASpeed.✓BTemperature.✓CTime of day.✓DTraffic.✓

QUESTION 14 / 20

Which of the following is not an example of a shipping paper?

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AShipping orders✓BBills of lading✓CManifests✓DDirections✓

QUESTION 15 / 20

A driver should always:

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AStay in the right lane.✓BHave an emergency plan.✓CStay in the left lane.✓DDrive faster than the posted speed limit.✓

QUESTION 16 / 20

What happens when the wheels of a trailer lock up?

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AThe trailer will usually continue to move in a straight line.✓BThe trailer will disengage.✓CThe trailer will likely swing around.✓DThe trailer will stop.✓

QUESTION 17 / 20

Tanks equipped with baffles may still roll over because:

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AThe baffles add a lot of extra weight to the tank.✓BThere may be significant side-to-side surge.✓CDrivers are usually unaware of the baffles.✓DThe baffles may become uneven and roll the tank.✓

QUESTION 18 / 20

Which of the following is not another name for convex mirrors?

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AFisheye mirrors✓BSpot mirrors✓CBug-eye mirrors✓DFlat side mirrors✓

QUESTION 19 / 20

If a substance is being transported in a reportable quantity, what letters will appear on the shipping paper and package?

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ADQ✓BLT✓CRQ✓DBR✓

QUESTION 20 / 20

A driver needs a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement to transport hazardous materials in:

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AA vehicle requiring a Class A license.✓BA vehicle requiring a Class B license.✓CA vehicle requiring a Class C license.✓DAny sized vehicle.✓