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. If you realize you may be running late to your destination, you should:

Speed up.

Get upset.

Deal with it and drive at a safe speed.

To reduce the risk of developing aggressive driving behavior, you should take measures to manage your stress. One strategy to do this is to simply take a deep breath and accept your circumstances if you realize you will be late to your destination.

2. The trailer hand valve:

Should always be used for parking.

Should only be used for parking on a downgrade.

Should never be used for parking.

Never use the trailer hand valve while parking because doing so may release the air pressure from the braking system, releasing the brakes that are holding the vehicle in place. Instead, use the parking brake or wheel chocks.

3. You will often have to drive your vehicle under bridges and overpasses. If approaching such an opening, you should:

Assume the posted clearance height is accurate.

Assume the posted clearance height is inaccurate.

Measure the height of the opening before proceeding.

Do not assume that posted height clearances are accurate. If the road was repaved after the sign was posted, or if there is packed snow on the ground, the actual height of the opening may be different than what is indicated. If you are not confident that your vehicle will be able to safely clear an upcoming bridge or overpass, you should slow down and find another path, if possible.

4. Load hazardous materials:

Near heat sources.

Away from heat sources.

Away from shadows.

Always load hazardous materials away from heat sources. Be aware of regulations on explosive or flammable materials that prohibit them from being loaded in cargo spaces with heaters.

5. What is the average driver’s reaction time?

1/16 of a second

1/8 of a second

3/4 of a second

The average driver has a reaction time between three-quarters of a second and one second. At 55 mph, this corresponds to a distance of 61 feet traveled.

6. How much water must be present for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches

A good amount, such as a large puddle

A small amount

Hydroplaning is an effect in which a vehicle's tires lose traction with the surface of the road and instead glide along a layer of water. There does not have to be much water on the road for this to occur.

7. In hot weather, spots on the pavement where tar is bleeding:

Are very slippery.

Offer the same amount of traction as the rest of the roadway.

Offer more traction than the rest of the roadway.

Tar in road pavement often rises to the surface of the road, or "bleeds," in very hot weather. Watch for such areas because they can be very slippery.

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