Cargo Tank Sample Test C
America's Independent Truckers' Association, Inc.
AITA
www.AITAonline.com
"Serving America's Truckers"

Simplify Your Search... Specify"...FOR TRUCKERS"





CDL Basic Requirements,
Click Here
CDL State Requirements,
Click Here
CDL Hand Book,
Click Here
Important Note,
Click Here


This test is offered to you with the compliments of Progressive Commercial Insurance.

We wish you success with your efforts to obtain/upgrade your CDL,
and invite you to check rates available to you with a FREE, no obligation, no commitment call to
1-888-892-5401
...compare the rates.
Progressive Commercial Insurance offers you Nationwide Protection with Local Representation.


Cargo Tank Sample Test C

1. What is overturn protection?
A Guards to protect fittings and valves in case of a rollover
B Weight reducers that will cause the trailer to ride lower
C Guards that keep a tractor from turning too sharply and breaking air lines

2. When you load a tank that has bulkheads, it is most important to check?
A The size of the hose connections
B The size of the bulkheads
C Weight distribution of the commodity being loaded

3. What is a dome cover?
A A cover to protect an opening where a tank is filled
B A cover to protect a drain on the bottom of the tank
C An extra cover to protect the cab in case of a rollover

4. If transporting flammable cargo over a railroad track you may shift gears?
A When the sound of your engine tells you it is time to shift gears
B When your tachometer shows 1100 RPM or higher
C Do not shift gears when crossing over railroad tracks.

5. How soon can you remove placards when you unload flammables from a tanker?
A After you have completed unloading, but before you drive away
B Before you start to unload or during the unloading
C After the tank has been cleaned or another commodity has been loaded

6. What can liquid surge do to the handling of a tank vehicle?
A Surge improves your ability to turn corners tighter.
B Surge may move the vehicle in the direction the liquid moves in the tank.
C Surge causes tank contamination.

7. A vehicle with empty tanks may?
A Be stopped more quickly with the emergency brakes
B Require a greater stopping distance than a loaded tanker
C Have better traction at all times than does a loaded tanker

8. Which is true about the emergency steering of tankers?
A Do not apply the brakes when making a quick turn.
B Countersteering is easy with a loaded tanker.
C Never try to stop a tanker without turning.

9. When loading a tanker you must consider weight distribution because?
A You do not want to put too much weight on the front or on the rear.
B Computers will not check this for you.
C Tanks can not be bent or strained.

10. A 'tank vehicle' includes any portable tank having a liquid capacity of?
A 100 gallons or more
B 500 gallons or more
C 1,000 gallons or more


Score =
Correct answers:






Important Note:
************************************************************************************************************************************
AITA provides the CDL Handbook, the individual chapters and CDL sample tests that will help you prepare for your tests. All of this information is provided free of charge, with no enrollment requirements, no fees, no passwords and no strings.

AITA incurred the cost of acquiring the information and tests mentioned, and paid to have it produced and made available on the internet. If you find this information helpful, and would like to show your appreciation you may make a one time donation to the AITA CDL program effort. Please feel free to select one of the options below and donate either $1.00, $2.00 or $5.00 to the cause. All contributions are greatly appreciated.

There is no requirement for you to do this, and if you choose not to donate, you may still access the information, as we do not require passwords.

Bronze

$1.00
Silver

$2.00
Gold

$5.00


***********************************************************************************************************************************


Back to Selection Chart


All tests are provided for informational purposes only, and AITA, Inc. shall not be liable for any errors in the content, or for any actions taken by the user in reliance thereon. These questions are not the exact questions that will appear on a CDL exam, but rather, are indicative of the types of questions you may see.

Program Benefits and Details are Subject to Change Without Notice

This Page is created by Larry Daniel
Email: Larry Daniel Web: http://AITAonline.com

©2004  America's Independent Truckers' Association, Inc.   All rights reserved.

CDL Tests