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Massachusetts CDL Tank Test 1
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QUESTION 1 / 19
When driving, the steering wheel should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Held with one hand.
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B
Held with both hands on opposite sides of the wheel.
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C
Held with both hands at the bottom of the wheel.
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D
Held with both hands at the top of the wheel.
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QUESTION 2 / 19
Rollovers happen when:
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A
Drivers turn too fast.
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B
Drivers turn too slowly.
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C
There is a lot of traffic.
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D
Vehicles are too close to one another.
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QUESTION 3 / 19
Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?
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A
Ability to focus
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B
Daydreaming
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C
Yawning repeatedly
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D
Drifting from your lane
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QUESTION 4 / 19
When coupling a trailer:
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A
Make sure to couple matching glad hands.
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B
Any glad hand can be connected to any other glad hand.
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C
It is best to leave one glad hand unattached.
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D
Only one set of glad hands should be connected.
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QUESTION 5 / 19
Generally, a shipping paper must list:
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A
An emergency response telephone number.
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B
The address of the shipper.
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C
The location of fire departments along the planned route.
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D
The cost of the materials.
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QUESTION 6 / 19
When you are seated behind the steering wheel, shipping papers should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Within reach.
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B
In the sleeping compartment.
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C
Hidden under the seat.
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D
Taped to the passenger's side window.
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QUESTION 7 / 19
If you identify a large box in your lane on the road ahead, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Not be worried because another vehicle will likely hit it before your vehicle.
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D
Swerve into another lane of traffic.
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QUESTION 8 / 19
Emergency response information provided by the shipper must include:
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A
Any risks of fire or explosion.
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B
Value of the materials.
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C
Driver information.
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D
How many people should respond in the event of an accident.
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QUESTION 9 / 19
A vehicle should be equipped with all of the following, except:
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A
A fire extinguisher.
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B
Spare electrical fuses.
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C
Warning devices for parked vehicles, such as flares.
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D
A spotlight.
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QUESTION 10 / 19
Rust around wheel nuts may mean:
Choose one answer below.
A
It recently rained.
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B
The nuts are loose.
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C
The tires should be replaced.
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D
The nuts are too tight.
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QUESTION 11 / 19
After finishing a pre-trip inspection, you should:
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A
Leave the rear shut-off valves open.
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B
Remove the service line valve.
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C
Close the emergency line valve.
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D
Leave the emergency line valve open.
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QUESTION 12 / 19
If a trailer begins to jackknife, you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Release the brakes.
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B
Apply the trailer hand brake.
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C
Allow the wheels to grip the road.
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D
Allow the trailer to straighten out.
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QUESTION 13 / 19
If you don't know if there is enough space for your vehicle to pass under a bridge, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Swerve back and forth.
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C
Slow down.
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D
Drive on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 14 / 19
When entering or crossing traffic while driving a combination vehicle, it is especially important that you:
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A
Sound your horn.
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B
Make sure there is a large enough gap for your vehicle.
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C
Expect other drivers to make room for your vehicle.
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D
Let other drivers wave you into their lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 19
Escape ramps are:
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A
Ramps to exit the interstate quickly.
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B
Ramps connecting four-lane highways and two-lane highways.
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C
Ramps that can be used by stop runaway vehicles on steep downhills.
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D
Ramps that cannot be used by automobiles.
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QUESTION 16 / 19
If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked:
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A
For leaks.
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B
To ensure that they are still clear.
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C
To ensure that they are connected to the battery.
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D
For the proper amount of brake fluid.
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QUESTION 17 / 19
The steering wheel should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Held with both hands.
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B
Held by one hand to allow for other tasks, such as eating and drinking.
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C
Held by one hand at a time, alternating between hands.
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D
Cracked to allow for an improved grip.
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QUESTION 18 / 19
If you are transporting explosives and your vehicle breaks down, you may notify other drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
With flares.
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B
With electric lights.
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C
By standing on the roadway and waving your arms.
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D
By keeping the driver's side door open.
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QUESTION 19 / 19
After a trailer starts to turn during backing, you should follow the trailer by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Doing nothing. The vehicle will follow naturally.
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B
Changing the direction of the steering wheel.
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C
Turning the steering wheel farther in its current direction.
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D
Using the brakes.
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