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Texas CDL Tank Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 20
When driving a tractor-trailer equipped with ABS, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop harder than you would otherwise.
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B
Use extra braking force to ensure the ABS kicks in.
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C
Brake as you normally would.
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D
Brake using less pressure than you would otherwise use.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
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 3 / 20
An improperly placarded vehicle can only be moved:
Choose one answer below.
A
To make room for other vehicles.
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B
During an emergency.
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C
If the vehicle will be traveling a distance shorter than 10 miles.
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D
To wash the vehicle.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
When transporting cargo, drivers must check the securement of the cargo every:
Choose one answer below.
A
10 miles.
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B
150 miles.
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C
500 miles.
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D
1,000 miles.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Which of the following is not an indication of damaged brakes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Cracked drums
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B
Shoes with oil or grease on them
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C
Shoes worn thinly
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D
Pads free of oil or grease
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QUESTION 6 / 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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QUESTION 7 / 20
If transporting a package that contains radioactive materials, it is important to know that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Radiation will pass through to other packages.
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B
The package should be placed in the cab.
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C
The package should be loaded on its side.
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D
The package should be made of wood.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
A pre-trip inspection:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should never be completed the same way two times in a row.
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B
Should always be completed in the same order.
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C
Should only be done if it is sunny outside.
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D
Should not be done if the driver thinks the vehicle is in good operating order.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
When you are driving while drowsy, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press on and try to finish the trip.
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B
Take drugs to keep awake.
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C
Stop and take a nap.
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D
Stop for a coffee break.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
When traveling with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, the vehicle should not be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Parked within 300 feet of a bridge.
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B
Parked within 40 feet of the road.
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C
Parked for only short periods of time.
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D
Parked on grass.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
If you are unsure if there is enough space for your vehicle to safely travel under a bridge, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Swerve as you pass under the bridge.
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C
Slow down.
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D
Drive on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
Portable tanks:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cannot be removed from a vehicle.
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B
Are not permanently attached to a vehicle.
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C
Are permanently attached to a vehicle.
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D
Should not be used.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
If a truck is equipped, a trailer brake hand valve can be used to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Add fuel to the vehicle.
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B
Prevent the vehicle from rolling back when being started from a stop.
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C
Check the oil level.
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D
Load cargo.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
Hydroplaning:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only occurs at extremely high speeds.
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B
Can occur at speeds as slow as 30 mph.
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C
Happens most frequently when tire pressure is too high.
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D
Happens most frequently when tires have good tread.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
When driving a bobtail tractor, you should be aware that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Bobtails stop very easily.
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B
Bobtails cannot drive as fast as tractors with semitrailers.
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C
Bobtails are more difficult to stop than tractors with semitrailers.
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D
Bobtails are illegal in most states.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
Emergency response information provided by the shipper must include:
Choose one answer below.
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 17 / 20
On packages that are not large enough to hold a HazMat label, materials should be labeled:
Choose one answer below.
A
With a barcode.
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B
With a tag.
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C
With a piece of orange tape.
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D
With a red checkmark.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
When making a tight maneuver, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not use your mirrors, as they can be distracting.
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B
Use your mirrors, but not too frequently.
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C
Use your mirrors frequently.
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D
Rely only on your mirrors.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
The emergency air line:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is controlled by the foot brake.
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B
Is connected to the relay valves.
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C
Supplies air to the trailer air tanks.
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D
Prevents skids.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
During the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change a tire.
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B
Explain to the examiner what you would inspect and why.
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C
Estimate the weight of a load in a trailer.
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D
Change a windshield wiper.
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