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 Rhode Island 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. Which of the following determines your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

How much you drink

How frequently you drink

The temperature of the drink

The main factors that determine a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) are how much alcohol has been consumed, how quickly it was consumed, and the person's body weight.

2. When leaving your vehicle:

The air brakes should be applied.

The parking brake should be applied.

Brakes should not be applied if the vehicle is left out of gear.

Parking brakes should be used whenever you park. If necessary, chock your wheels.

3. As part of the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:

Explain what you would inspect and why.

Replace an electrical fuse.

Unload the trailer.

During the vehicle inspection test, you will be required to do a complete inspection of your vehicle. During this inspection, you must explain to the examiner what you are inspecting and why you are inspecting those items.

4. A trailer that is too high:

May not couple correctly.

Will couple securely.

Is not an issue.

Before coupling together a tractor and a trailer, you should make sure the trailer is at the proper height. If the trailer is too low, the trailer nose may be damaged. If the trailer is too high, it may not be able to couple correctly.

5. To use the stab braking method while transporting liquid cargo, you should apply the brakes:

With about half of your usual force.

As hard as possible without locking the wheels.

Completely until the wheels lock up. Release the brakes until the wheels start rolling, then repeat the process.

The stab braking method for emergency stops involves fully applying the brakes until they lock up. The brakes are then released until the wheels start rolling, and then the process is repeated.

6. When trying to put out an electrical fire, you should:

Use water.

Use a B:C extinguisher.

Use an X extinguisher.

B:C fire extinguishers are designed to work on electrical fires and burning liquids. Don't pour water on an electrical fire.

7. When driving in winter, which of the following should receive extra attention in a pre-trip inspection?

Coolant and antifreeze levels

The air conditioning unit

The oil pressure

When doing a pre-trip inspection during the winter, you should pay extra attention to the coolant level and amount of antifreeze; the defrosting and heating equipment; the wiper blades and windshield washer; the tires and tire chains; the lights and reflectors; the windows and mirrors; the hand holds, steps, and deck plates; the radiator shuttles and winterfront; and exhaust system.

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