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 Commercial Driver Guide. 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 backing with a trailer:

You should not back up in a straight line.

You should not correct drift until you are far off course.

You should frequently pull forward to reposition the vehicle.

When backing, you should pull forward to reposition your vehicle whenever needed. Drift should be corrected immediately by turning the steering wheel in the direction of the drift.

2. You may be an aggressive driver if you:

Expect delays on your drive.

Slow down and maintain a reasonable following distance.

Make hand gestures that could anger other drivers.

Avoid being an aggressive driver by being realistic about your travel time, making allowance for delays, maintaining reasonable following distances, and not making hand gestures that could anger another driver.

3. One way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver is to:

Talk on your cell phone while driving.

Question others' driving abilities.

Set realistic expectations regarding travel time.

To help avoid frustration, which can lead to aggressive driving behavior, you should begin a trip with realistic expectations about your travel time. Plan ahead to allow time for potential traffic delays. Other strategies to help prevent aggressive driving behavior include driving an appropriate speed and keeping a reasonable following distance; avoiding making gestures at other drivers; and keeping your hands on the steering wheel.

4. What should you do if the braking system cannot build up hydraulic pressure?

Upshift.

Downshift.

Hold the brake pedal down as far as it will go.

If your hydraulic braking system will not build up the pressure needed to slow or stop your vehicle, there are a few possible solutions. Try shifting into a lower gear, pumping the brakes, and/or using the emergency brake.

5. Convex mirrors:

Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.

Are illegal in most states.

Can help drivers see a larger area.

Many large vehicles have curved, convex mirrors. Convex mirrors allow drivers to see a wider area than flat mirrors. However, they also make objects seem smaller and farther away than they really are.

6. A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a tire that is not in the front of a commercial motor vehicle.

1/32 of an inch

2/32 of an inch

4/32 of an inch

For safe operation, a commercial motor vehicle needs a tread depth of 4/32 of an inch in every major groove on the front tires, and a tread depth of 2/32 of an inch on other tires.

7. While driving, a driver should:

Not be concerned with what is happening on the sides of their vehicle.

Be concerned with what is happening on all sides of the vehicle.

Not be concerned with what is happening behind the vehicle.

It is essential that you are aware of what is happening on all sides of your vehicle at all times. Scan the road ahead and make regular checks of the mirrors on both sides of your vehicle while you are driving.

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