Instructions

Tank

This endorsement is required to haul any liquid or gaseous materials in a tank or tanks having a capacity of 1,000 gallons or more that is either permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or chassis. To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a test. The test consists of 20 multiple choice questions. Each question has three or four possible answer choices. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 16 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Arkansas Commercial Driver License Manual. Questions come from chapters covering: Safety, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles and Doubles and Triples. The Tank endorsement can be used with the Class A, B or C CDL.

Number of Question 20

Passing Score 16

1. What is sleep debt?

When you fall behind on sleep

When you want to take a nap

Excess sleep

The amount of time it takes to get ready to drive after sleeping

You can build up a "debt" of sleep if you do not sleep for adequate amounts of time. You can only catch up on the time that you "owe" by getting more sleep.

2. When turning, you should:

Signal before the turn.

Turn off your turn signal just before starting the turn.

Signal only if vehicles are in front of you.

Be sure to activate the appropriate turn signal well in advance of a turn or lane change. Signal continuously throughout the turn and make sure to cancel the signal after the turn is completed, if your vehicle doesn't have self-canceling signals.

3. All trailers made after ____ must be equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).

1943

1998

2009

All trailers and converter dollies manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 must have Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).

4. You should check and adjust your mirrors:

Before driving.

While driving.

After driving.

Be sure to check your mirrors before beginning a drive. Your posture may change day to day and your mirrors may need to be adjusted.

5. A manifest for transporting hazardous waste:

Must be signed by hand.

Must be sent electronically.

Must be attached to the outside of the trailer.

If you are transporting hazardous waste, you must carry with you a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. The manifest must be signed by hand.

6. An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) will:

Allow you to drive faster than you would be able to otherwise.

Allow you to follow other vehicles more closely than you would be able to otherwise.

Allow you to drive less carefully than you would be able to otherwise.

Not decrease your stopping distance.

Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) will help you to maintain control during hard braking. ABS will not necessarily shorten your stopping distance.

7. Keeping cargo centered on a rig can:

Help you drive faster.

Prevent a rollover.

Make turns more dangerous.

A rollover is more likely if cargo is unevenly loaded in a rig. To help prevent a dangerous rollover, it is important to keep a load as centered on the rig as possible.

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