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 four answer choices. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 16questions correctly. Test questions come from the New York State Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook. Questions come from chapters covering: Driving Safely, Combination 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. When driving:

It is best to hide your intentions from others.

You should only use turn signals if there are vehicles near you.

You should not use turn signals in construction zones.

You should always use turn signals to warn others about your intentions.

It is important to communicate your intentions to others on the road. Make sure to signal before turning or changing lanes, even if no other vehicles are nearby.

2. When using a turn signal, you should not:

Signal early.

Signal continuously.

Cancel the turn signal after completing the turn.

Allow the turn signal to stay on long after the turn has been completed.

Always signal well ahead of a turn or lane change. Signal continuously until you have completed the turn or lane change, then be sure to cancel the signal so you do not confuse other drivers.

3. The trailer hand valve:

Should always be used for parking.

Should only be used for parking on a downhill.

Should never be used for parking.

Should only be used when transporting cargo.

The trailer hand valve should not be used for parking. This could cause all of the air to leak out of the braking system, resulting in the brakes releasing. Instead, use the parking brake.

4. When entering or crossing traffic while driving a combination vehicle, it is especially important that you:

Sound your horn.

Make sure there is a large enough gap for your vehicle.

Expect other drivers to make room for your vehicle.

Let other drivers wave you into their lane.

Combination vehicles require more space on the road than other vehicles. When entering or crossing traffic while driving a combination vehicle, it is especially important that there is a large enough gap in traffic for you to safely do so.

5. Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must have:

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

Bluetooth.

GPS.

A rear back-up camera.

Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must be equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).

6. What is another name for the service line?

Control line

Exchange line

Surplus line

Parallel line

The service line, also called the control line or signal line, carries air to the trailer brakes and is controlled by the foot brake or trailer hand brake.