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Massachusetts CDL Tank Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 20
After a trip:
Choose one answer below.
A
A vehicle should be placed out-of-service.
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B
A vehicle's oil should be changed.
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C
A vehicle's after-trip inspection should be completed.
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D
A vehicle's battery should be disconnected.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
Due to the risk of liquid surge in tanks, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate slowly.
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B
Accelerate quickly.
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C
Swerve often.
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D
Drive on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
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 4 / 20
When a construction worker is close to the road, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Decrease your speed.
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C
Not drive in any lane.
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D
Wait to proceed until the construction is complete.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Headlights:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are not usually necessary when driving at night.
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B
Provide better light than the sun.
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C
Should be on the high beam setting whenever possible.
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D
Should always be on the high beam setting.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
When driving, your mirrors should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be used, as they are distracting.
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B
Not be used unless there is traffic.
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C
Be checked regularly.
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D
Be checked regularly, but only if it is cloudy.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
During a pre-trip inspection, belts in the engine compartment should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Loosened.
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B
Checked for tightness.
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C
Inspected only if they seem frayed.
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D
Left alone and not inspected.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
When turning quickly to avoid an object in the roadway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply your brakes as you steer.
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B
Give yourself extra clearance by turning more than needed to miss the object.
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C
Turn just enough to miss the object and avoid turning more.
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D
Steer and accelerate at the same time.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
What is aggressive driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Operating a vehicle in a selfish or pushy manner
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B
Operating a vehicle with some regard for other motorists’ safety
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C
Operating a vehicle in the left lane
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D
Operating a loud vehicle
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QUESTION 10 / 20
Passive railroad crossings:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are controlled by flashing lights.
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B
Are not controlled by any type of traffic control device.
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C
Have gates that lower when trains are approaching.
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D
Should never be crossed by a CMV.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
While driving:
Choose one answer below.
A
A driver does not need to inform others of their intentions.
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B
A driver should only use turn signals if a vehicle is next to them.
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C
A driver should not use a turn signal if their lane change will be obvious.
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D
A driver should always use turn signals to inform others of their intentions.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
If a trailer is too high:
Choose one answer below.
A
It will not make a difference when coupling.
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B
It may not couple correctly.
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C
Coupling will be more secure.
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D
Coupling will be easier.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
Who is responsible for identifying the hazard class of materials being shipped?
Choose one answer below.
A
The shipper
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B
The carrier
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C
The driver
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D
The mechanic
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QUESTION 14 / 20
If a tire fails, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Loosen your grip on the steering wheel.
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B
Immediately apply the brakes.
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C
Check your tires after coming to a complete stop.
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D
Turn sharply off the road.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Over-the-counter medication:
Choose one answer below.
A
Poses no safety risks to a driver.
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B
Is not referenced by any laws regarding driving under the influence.
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C
Cannot impair a driver.
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D
Can affect a person’s ability to drive safely.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):
Choose one answer below.
A
Allows wheels to lock up.
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B
Prevents wheels from locking up.
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C
Makes it easier to turn a large vehicle.
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D
Assists with the operation of brake lights.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
If you need to travel down a hill, you should switch into a lower gear:
Choose one answer below.
A
After you start moving downhill.
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B
As you go downhill and pick up speed.
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C
Before you start moving downhill.
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D
Near the bottom of the hill.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
When stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
The brake pedal should be pressed down gradually.
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B
The brake pedal should be pushed down quickly.
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C
The brake pedal should be pressed down repeatedly, but not held down continuously.
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D
The amount of force required on the brake pedal will be the same each time you slow or stop.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
If oil and water build up in your vehicle's air tanks, the brakes:
Choose one answer below.
A
May not work correctly.
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B
May feel squishy.
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C
Will squeal loudly when used.
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D
Will be extremely sensitive.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
If you must make a quick stop while transporting liquids, one safe option is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use the controlled braking method.
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B
Turn while braking.
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C
Apply the parking brake.
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D
Apply the brakes with minimal pressure.
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