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New Jersey CDL Tank Test 1
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QUESTION 1 / 20
When inspecting a tank, a driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Follow their instincts.
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B
Refer to their specific vehicle’s operator manual.
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C
Look online for information about the vehicle.
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D
Make sure there is no rust on the outside of the tank.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
If a trailer begins to skid, the driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lock the brakes.
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B
Release the brakes.
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C
Steer in the opposite direction.
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D
Accelerate.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
Placarded vehicles must carry fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of:
Choose one answer below.
A
10 B:C.
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B
20 C.
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C
10 A:B.
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D
5 B:C.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
When inspecting your vehicle, which of the following should not cause concern?
Choose one answer below.
A
Exhaust system parts rubbing against fuel system parts
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B
Exhaust system parts that are leaking
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C
Missing mounting brackets
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D
Exhaust system parts made of aluminum
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Starting in which year were newly manufactured trailers required to have ABS?
Choose one answer below.
A
1972
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B
1987
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C
1998
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D
2004
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QUESTION 6 / 20
During a static leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a double combination vehicle is:
Choose one answer below.
A
3 psi in one minute.
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B
6 psi in one minute.
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C
8 psi in one minute.
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D
4 psi in one minute.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
Which of the following is a good rule to follow when making a turn?
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk your horn.
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B
Use your arms to get the attention of other drivers.
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C
Turn off your turn signal before entering the turn to avoid confusing other drivers.
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D
Signal early.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
When making tight maneuvers, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Open your door for a better look.
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B
Use your mirrors.
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C
Flash your headlights.
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D
Open the cargo door.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
The brake pedal is part of which braking system?
Choose one answer below.
A
The service brake system
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B
The parking brake system
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C
The emergency brake system
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D
The auxiliary brake system
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QUESTION 10 / 20
Regarding winter driving, all of the following are true, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Front tires should have a tread depth of at least 4/32 an inch.
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B
Tires should be slightly deflated.
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C
Rear tires should have a tread depth of at least 2/32 an inch.
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D
Use a gauge to verify that each tire has a safe tread depth.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
During a static leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a single vehicle with air brakes is ____ in one minute.
Choose one answer below.
A
1 psi
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B
2 psi
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C
3 psi
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D
4 psi
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QUESTION 12 / 20
A one-way check valve:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drains the water and compressor oil from the air tanks.
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B
Prevents air from escaping if the air compressor has a leak.
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C
Activates the emergency brakes when there is a leak.
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D
Holds the spring brakes in position until they are used.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When driving in the winter, which of the following should receive extra attention in a pre-trip inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Coolant and antifreeze levels
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B
The air conditioning unit
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C
Oil levels
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D
The air filter
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QUESTION 14 / 20
On a wet road, you should reduce your speed:
Choose one answer below.
A
By about one-half.
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B
By about one-third.
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C
By about one-quarter.
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D
By about one-eighth.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
If you’re not sure how to handle a fire, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use water.
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B
Stay inside the vehicle.
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C
Wait for the firefighters.
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D
Keep the vehicle running.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
If a trailer's spring brakes do not release when you push the tractor air supply control, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Check the air line connections.
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B
Release the pintle hook.
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C
Replace the spring brakes.
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D
Drive normally without checking anything.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
A sign indicating a maximum safe speed:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is suggesting a driving speed, but vehicles may travel faster than the posted speed.
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B
Is suggesting a speed limit to be followed only by vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds.
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C
Should be followed and no vehicle should travel faster than the posted speed.
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D
Is only applicable to automobiles.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
In an emergency, if you must leave the roadway to drive on the shoulder, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake as hard as possible.
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B
Steer so all wheels are on the shoulder.
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C
Stop safely before returning to the road, if possible.
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D
Stay on the shoulder until the next exit.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
Roads are most slippery right after it begins to rain because:
Choose one answer below.
A
The water mixes with oil and grease on the road.
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B
The roads are naturally slippery.
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C
The gravel gets washed to the middle of the lane.
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D
Some tires are not designed for rain.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
When leaving your vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the parking brake.
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B
Apply the air brakes.
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C
Not apply any brake.
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D
Disconnect the trailer.
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