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 New Mexico Commercial Driver 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. Driving at night is usually:

More difficult than driving during the day.

Simpler than driving during the day.

Discouraged.

There are several reasons why driving at night is more difficult than driving during the day. It is more difficult for drivers to see hazards, the glare of headlights can affect drivers' vision, and there are more fatigued drivers on the road.

2. Before loading or unloading flammable liquids, the engine should be:

Turned off.

Revved up.

Left on.

Unless you must run the engine to operate a pump, you should always turn off the engine before loading or unloading flammable liquids.

3. A Class 1 hazardous material is:

An explosive.

Radioactive.

Corrosive.

The first hazardous materials class includes explosives such as ammunition, dynamite, and fireworks.

4. Watching the road ahead of you:

Allows you time to make a plan to avoid an upcoming hazard.

Is not encouraged as it distracts you from driving.

Is only important when traveling in congested traffic.

Always watch for hazards on the road ahead. Doing this will allow you time to react to hazards before meeting them.

5. An improperly placarded vehicle:

May never be moved.

May only be moved in an emergency.

May be driven if the cargo is not radioactive.

A vehicle that lacks the proper placards for any hazardous materials on board may not be driven, except as necessary to protect life and property in an emergency.

6. Which of the following is not a warning sign of fatigue?

Difficulty focusing

Staying within your lane

Rubbing your eyes

Potential warning signs of fatigue include difficulty focusing, frequent blinking, or heavy eyelids; yawning repeatedly or rubbing your eyes; daydreaming; wandering or disconnected thoughts; trouble remembering the last few miles you've driven; missing exits or traffic signs; having trouble keeping your head up; drifting from your lane; following too closely; hitting a shoulder rumble strip; or feeling restless and irritable.

7. If there is a fire in your vehicle and you are not sure how to extinguish it, you should:

Use a fire extinguisher.

Try douse the flames with water.

Move away from the flames and wait for the firefighters.

If you are not sure which method to use when putting out a fire, do not attempt to extinguish the fire on your own. Instead, wait for firefighters to arrive and let them handle it. This is especially true if you are experiencing a hazardous materials fire.

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