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Pennsylvania CDL Tank Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 20
When coupling a trailer:
Choose one answer below.
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 2 / 20
If there is a collision involving a vehicle transporting Class 1 explosives, the driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not warn others of the danger.
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B
Allow smoking near the vehicle.
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C
Keep the explosives inside the vehicle until after separating the vehicles involved in the collision.
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D
Remove the explosives from the vehicle before separating the vehicles involved in the collision.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
What is the average driver’s reaction time?
Choose one answer below.
A
One-sixteenth of a second
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B
One-eighth of a second
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C
Between three-quarters of a second and one second
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D
Two seconds
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QUESTION 4 / 20
With your low beam headlights turned on, you should be able to see about ____ ahead of your vehicle.
Choose one answer below.
A
15 feet
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B
75 feet
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C
100 feet
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D
250 feet
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QUESTION 5 / 20
The identification number associated with a hazardous material should appear:
Choose one answer below.
A
On the material's packaging.
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B
On the vehicle's license plate.
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C
Directly next to a placard.
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D
On a bumper sticker on the vehicle.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
A tractor protection valve is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A device that keeps air in the tractor or truck brake system, should the trailer break away or develop a bad leak.
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B
A device that prevents theft.
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C
A device that controls fuel levels.
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D
A device that allows the battery to recharge efficiently.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
Placards must be placed:
Choose one answer below.
A
In any manner, as long as they are visible.
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B
So words and numbers are read from left to right.
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C
Upside down.
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D
Within three inches of other markings.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
The service air line is attached to the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Relay valves.
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B
Supply line.
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C
Emergency air line.
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D
Steering wheel.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
A CMV should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not have a fire extinguisher, unless transporting hazardous materials.
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B
Not have a fire extinguisher, unless the vehicle will be traveling through remote areas.
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C
Not have a fire extinguisher.
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D
Have a fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly if:
Choose one answer below.
A
The trailer is straight.
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B
There is no trailer attached to the tractor.
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C
The vehicle is on a slight incline.
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D
The vehicle is on a slight decline.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
To ensure you do not interfere with traffic while driving a heavy vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Switch gears while driving uphill.
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B
Try to pass other vehicles while driving uphill.
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C
Stay in the right lane.
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D
Ride the brakes while driving downhill.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
Unbaffled tanks are also referred to as ____ tanks.
Choose one answer below.
A
Smooth bore
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B
Continuous
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C
Dynamic
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D
Standard
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QUESTION 13 / 20
Stopping distance can be affected by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed.
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B
Sunshine.
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C
Time of day.
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D
Traffic.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
When double clutching, if you remain in neutral for too long and can’t get your vehicle into the next gear, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop the vehicle and start over.
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B
Return to neutral, release the clutch, increase your speed, and try again.
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C
Skip over your intended gear and move into the next gear.
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D
Just keep the vehicle in neutral.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
When passing a bicycle, you must allow at least ____ between your vehicle and the bicycle.
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A
One foot
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B
Two feet
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C
Four feet
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D
15 feet
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QUESTION 16 / 20
After connecting the air lines to the trailer while coupling, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Supply air to the trailer.
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B
Chock the wheels.
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C
Inspect the fifth wheel.
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D
Connect the electrical cord.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person that motorists should be worried about?
Choose one answer below.
A
A driver talking to a passenger in their vehicle
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B
A child on the side of the road
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C
A construction worker on the side of the road
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D
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus
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QUESTION 18 / 20
When checking the engine compartment:
Choose one answer below.
A
The parking brake should not be engaged.
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B
Wheels should be chocked.
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C
The engine should be running.
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D
The gearshift should be in first gear.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
If you must use the controlled braking method while transporting liquid cargo, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the brakes with about half of your usual force.
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B
Apply the brakes so the wheels lock.
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C
Apply the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
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D
Apply the brakes about halfway, but keep the wheels rolling.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
When nearing a construction worker who 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 until the construction is complete before proceeding.
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