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 possible answer choices. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 16 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Idaho Commercial Driver’s License Manual. Questions come from chapters covering: Driving Safely, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials and Combination Vehicles. The Tank endorsement can be used with the Class A, B or C CDL.

Number of Question 20

Passing Score 16

1. When you are pulling a trailer, the air supply control lever should be in its ____ position.

Emergency

Supply

Normal

Tractor protection controls in older vehicles may be operated by levers instead of knobs. If an air supply control is set in its "normal" position, it is properly set for you to pull a trailer.

2. Roads are especially slippery right after it begins to rain because:

The water mixes with oil and grease on the road.

Tires are not made to drive in wet weather.

The water yet hasn't absorbed the dirt and grease.

Roads are often especially slippery when it first begins to rain. Rainwater forms a slick film when mixed with oil and grease on the road surface that has not yet washed away.

3. You may leave a vehicle that is carrying explosives unattended:

Under a bridge.

In a safe haven.

On the shoulder of a highway.

When transporting hazardous materials, you may leave your vehicle unattended in a safe haven. A safe haven is a location that has been approved for parking unattended vehicles that are loaded with explosives.

4. If you remain in neutral for too long while switching gears:

The vehicle will speed up.

You may have trouble putting the vehicle into the next gear.

You may kill the engine.

If you remain in neutral for too long while switching gears, you may have difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear. If this happens, do not try to force the gear shift. Instead, return to neutral, release the clutch, increase the engine speed to match the road speed, and try again.

5. To transport hazardous materials, what does a driver need?

A CDL only

A CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement

A CDL with a tank endorsement

A CDL with a cargo endorsement

You must have a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement to drive a vehicle of any size that is used for transporting hazardous materials.

6. Regrooved tires:

Should not be used on any vehicle.

Should not be used on the front of a bus.

Should not be used on trucks hauling gravel.

Regrooved, recapped, or retreaded tires are prohibited on the front wheels of a bus.

7. When backing up while coupling a trailer, the tractor should be positioned:

Directly in front of the trailer.

Directly next to the trailer.

Parallel with the trailer.

When backing up to couple a trailer, you should position the tractor directly in front of the trailer. Trying to couple while backing at an angle could cause the trailer to move and the landing gear to break.

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