Friday, April 28, 2017

CDL School Bus Endorsement - Exam 3 - 36 Question

CDL School Bus Endorsement
EXAM 3
By Gary Boutin

1. When is the school bus driver's seat belt required to be fastened?


a. At all times.
b. There is no seat belt requirement for school bus drivers.
c. At all time when the vehicle is in motion.
d. Only with passenger on-board.

2. When may a school bus driver use a bus horn?


a. Only during the hours of 07:00 to 18:00 hrs.
b. To make students aware that the bus is waiting.
c. Never in the city.
d. To insure safe operation.

3. A driver is required to have a physical examination every ___ year(s) if he/she is under ___ years of age?


a. 1/65.
b. 2/55.
c. 2/65.
d. 1/55.

4) The CHP Inspection Approval Certificate is also known as form number?


a. DL-45.
b. DL-51.
c. CHP292.
d. CHP295.

5. How many hours may elapse from the time a school bus driver reports to work, until that driver must go off duty?


a. 8.
b. 10.
c. 12.
d. 16.

6. What is the minimum tread-depth required on the steering axle of a school bus?


a. 4/32.
b. 2/32.
c. 3/32.
d. 6/32.

7. Upon reaching your 65th birthday, how often are you required to have a physical?


a. Every 2-years.
b. Within the same month of reaching the age of 65 and each 12th month thereafter.
c. Every 6-months.
d. As needed.

8. How many consecutive hours are required to be off duty to satisfy your hours of service requirements?


a. 8.
b. 6.
c. 10.
d. 16.

9. It is a misdemeanor to fail to comply with which of the following rules?


a. Hours of service.
b. Hazardous Material Transportation.
c. School bus construction, design, color, equipment, maintenance, operation.
d. All of the above.

10. If a school bus driver chooses to waive the CHP First Aid Examination, the driver must pass an EMS Authority approved first aid training program, and maintain in his/her possession, a valid first aid cards for how long?


a. 1-year.
b. 2-years.
c. 3-years.
d. Throughout the term of their certificate.

11. When may a school bus driver violate the restrictions placed on his/her certificate?


a. In an emergency.
b. When instructed to do so by the dispatcher.
c. When it is required by the employer.
d. Never.

12. The DMV shall deny or revoke a California Special Drivers Certificate for which of the following reasons?


a. Conviction of a sex crime defined in EC 44010.
b. Within the preceding 3-years has had his/her driving privileges suspended, revoked, or is on probation for any reason involving unsafe operation of a motor vehicle.
c. Within the preceding 3-years has committed any violation, which resulted in a conviction assigned a violation point count of 2 or more for reckless driving.
d. All of the above.

13. The medical examination required for original or renewal drivers may be submitted on forms from the following agencies:


a. CHP, DMV, DOE.
b. DOT, FEMA, HUD.
c. LAPD, NYPD, Sheriffs.
d. DMV, FHWA, FAA.

14. The acronym SPAB stands for:


a. Student Pupil Activity Bus.
b. School Passenger Activity Bus.
c. Student Passenger Activity Bus.
d. School Pupil Activity Bus.

15. When are you required to sign your State of California Department of Education form T-01?


a. Your Birthday.
b. Within 30-days following your birthday.
c. The end of your training period.
d. Within 30-days after the end of each training period.

16. A Type 2 school bus is designed to carry:


a. Only 16-passengers including the driver.
b. More than 16-passengers and the driver.
c. Not more than 16-passengers and the driver.
d. Not more than 16-passengers including individuals confined to wheelchairs.

17. Air Leakage with the engine stopped and the air pressure at governor cut out shall not exceed the following rates: With brakes released (static test)___PSI per minute. With brakes applied (applied test)___PSI per minute. 


a. 1 / 2 PSI.
b. 2 / 2 PSI.
c. 2 / 3 PSI.
d. 3 / 4 PSI.

18. On the first occurrence that a school bus driver fails to maintain their required training, proof of receiving the training must be submitted to the local CHP office within:


a. 10-days.
b. 20-days.
c. 30-days.
d. 45-days.

19. A driver shall not drive when his/her ability to operate a vehicle safely is adversely affected by:


a. Fatigue.
b. Illness.
c. Any other cause.
d. All of the above.

20. The DMV may refuse to issue or renew, or may suspend or revoke the school bus certificate for the following reasons except:


a. The term of the medical has expired.
b. Habitually uses drugs or alcohol.
c. Been involved in 3 accidents in the last 12-months.
d. Unsafe operation of a school bus.

21. At a minimum, school buses shall carry one or two fire extinguishers having an aggregate rating of not less than: 


a. 4 BC.
b. 6 BC.
c. 8 BC.
d. 10 BC.

22. A school bus the driver shall not allow the transportation of:


a. Alcoholic beverages.
b. Food.
c. Soft Drinks.
d. All of the above.

23. Weapons and other hazardous materials may not be carried on a school bus except: 


a. Loaded and or concealed firearms carried by a peace or special police officer or persons with a weapons permit.
b. Starter pistols not capable of expelling a projectile.
c. Oxygen medically prescribed.
d. All of the above.


24. When shall a school bus driver use an approved hand-held stop sign while escorting students across a road? a. While escorting elementary age pupils.
b. When high school age pupils are crossing the roadway.
c. At all times when pupils kindergarten, kindergarten, or any grades 1 to 8 are crossing the roadway.
d. At all times when escorting pupils across a roadway.

25. A school bus while being used for transportation of persons other than pupils to or from school or school related activities must have:
a. School bus signs covered.
b. Flashing red-lights covered.
c. Amber warning lights covered.
d. All of the above.

26. When a pupil is aboard the driver of a school bus shall not leave the driver’s compartment without first:
a. Stopping the engine and effectively setting the parking brakes.
b. Removing the ignition keys, which shall remain in the driver’s possession.
c. Placing the transmission in first, reverse, park or neutral for automatic transmissions that do not have a park position.
d. All of the above

27. It is unlawful for anyone to require a driver to drive a school bus that is not in safe operating condition except for:
a. School bus mechanic.
b. California Motor Carrier Specialist.
c. California Highway Patrol.
d. None of the above.

28 The driver of a school bus, SPAB bus, or youth bus shall not eject any school pupil unless the pupil is given into the custody of
a. Transportation Supervisor.
b. Peace Officer.
c. School Official.
d. Parent, or any person designated by the parent or school.

29. If a school bus is disabled off the roadway but within 10-feet, flares should be placed:
a. 100-feet to the front, 10-feet to the rear, 100-feet to the rear.
b. 10-feet to the rear, 100-feet to the rear, 200-feet to the rear.
c. 10-feet to the front, 100-feet to the rear, 200-feet to the rear.
d. 10-feet to the rear, 100-feet to the rear, l00 to 500-feet to the rear.

30. No motor carrier shall permit or require a driver, regardless of the number of motor carriers using the driver services, to drive nor shall any driver drive for any period after being on duty for:
a. 40-hours in any 6-consecutive days.
b. 60-hours in any 8-consecutive days.
c. 70-hours in any 7-consecutive days.
d. 80-hours in any 8-consecutive days.


31. When can strobe lights legally be used?
a. When the visibility is less than 500-feet.
b. When the visibility is less than 400-feet.
c. When the visibility is less than 300-feet.
d. When the visibility is less than 250-feet.

32. A driver shall be placed out of service for a period of___ when their BAC level exceeds __.
a. 8 hours / .0l
b. 8 hours / .04
c. 24 hours / .0l
d. 24 hours / .04

33. During hours of darkness the driver shall ensure that the interior of the bus is sufficiently lighted:
a. At all times with passengers aboard.
b. When passengers enter and exit the bus.
c. When the driver observes any dubious or improper behavior.
d. To accommodate the passengers as long as the light does not interfere with the driver’s vision.

34. If you are convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol you shall lose your school bus certificate for a period of not less than _____ .
a. 1-year.
b. 2-years.
c. 3-years.
d. 7-years.

36. School bus drivers, within the same month of reaching the age of ____ and each 12-month thereafter, shall undergo a physical examination.
a. 55.
b. 60.
c. 65.
d. 70.

36. Operational policies for school activity trips shall give school bus drivers discretionary authority to discontinue operation because of:
a. Road conditions.
b. Reduced visibility.
c. Student behavior problems.
d. Adverse weather conditions.





Answers:


1. c
2. d
3. c
4. c
5. d
6. a
7. b
8. a
9. d
10. d
11. d
12. d
13. d
14. d
15. d
16. c
17. c
18. c
19. d
20. a
21. c
22. a
23. d
24. d
25. d
26. d
27. d
28. d
29. b
30. d
31. a
32. c
33. b
34. c
35. c
36. b


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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

CDL Doubles and Triples Endorsement - Exam 3 - 36 Questions

Doubles and Triples Endorsement
EXAM 3
By Gary Boutin


1. Converter dollies are used to connect:

a. The air brakes lines from the tractor to the trailer(s).
b. A tractor-trailer combination to another trailer.
c. Directly to the tractor.

2. To uncouple the rear trailer in a set of doubles, the shut-off valve at the rear of the front trailer should be:

a. Completely open.
b. Slightly open.
c. Closed.

3. With the hand valve on, you should test the trailer brakes by opening the service line valve at the rear of the rig. When you do this, you should hear:

a. Air escape from the open valve.
b. The emergency line valve open and releasing air.
c. The service brakes slowly move to the fully applied position.

4. Which of these actions is not a good thing to do when driving on slippery roads:

a. Use the engine brakes or speed retarder.
b. Keep other traffic out of your side space.
c. Use a light touch on the accelerator and brake pedals.

5. You can release the dolly brakes by:

a. Opening the air tank petcock.
b. Releasing the pintle cock.
c. Engaging the tractor protection control valve.

6. Which of these actions will result in the best control on a curve:

a. Brake, downshift in the curve, and then coast through it.
b. Slow to a safe speed before entering the curve, then accelerate slightly through it.
c. Slow to a safe speed before entering the curve, then coast through ti.

7. You cannot avoid driving through deed flowing water. You should NOT:

a. Use a low gear while driving through the water.
b. Keep gently pressure on the brakes while going through the water and for a short distance after coming out of the water.
c. Drive through quickly and for a short time after coming out of the water.

8. A converter dolly is still under the second trailer when you unlock the pintle hook. What will happen:

a. The trailer brakes will unlock.
b. Nothing will happen unless the rig rolls forward.
c. The dolly tow bar may fly up.

9. To check that the converter dolly is securely coupled to the rear trailer your should:

a. Release the spring brakes and check for movement.
b. Pull gently against the pin of the second semitrailer.
c. Back up slightly and make a visual check of the coupling.

10. When you drive a set of doubles or triple trailers, you need more space because they:

a. Are wider than single vehicles.
b. Can't be stopped or turned quickly.
c. Have more axles.

11. Some large trucks have convex or spot mirrors. These mirrors:

a. Make things look smaller and farther away than they really are.
b. Do not need to be checked as often as flat mirrors.
c. Make things look larger and closer to your than they really are.

12. You are driving at 35 mph with a set of double trailers. You should leave at least _____ second(s) of space in front of your vehicles for every ten feet of vehicle length:

a. 1.
b. 2.
c. 3.

13. Which of these statements is true about emergency steering:

a. You can steer more quickly and safely if you hold the steering wheel with one hand.
b. You can almost always stop more quickly than you steer to avoid trouble.
c. A move to the right may be best if you have traffic on both sides of your vehicle.

14. You are driving a set of doubles trailers. You need to use your brakes to avoid a crash. For emergency braking you should:

a. Light steady pressure on the brake pedal.
b. Only the trailer brakes.
c. controlled or stab braking.

15. You are inspecting a double or triple trailer rig. You should be sure the converter dolly air tank drain valve are ___ and the pintle hook is ____:

a. Closed, latched.
b. Open, latched.
c. Have more axles.

16. When testing the coupling of double trailers, the landing gear of he rear trailer should be:

a. Fully lowered.
b. Slightly raised.
c. Fully raised.
d. Removed.

17. Empty or lightly loaded trucks:

a. Require shorter stopping distance than full ones.
b. Are the easiest to stop since there is no shifting cargo.
c. May have poor traction due to bouncing and wheel lock up.
d. Require longer stopping distance due to the brakes system.

18. Which of these statements is true about managing space on these sides of your vehicle:

a. Always keep your vehicle to the right of your lane.
b. Avoid traveling next to others when possible.
c. Always keep your vehicle to the left side of your lane.
d. Allow vehicles near the sides of your vehicle.

19. Which of these statements is true:

a. For a set of doubles or triples, be sure the pintle hook is in the open position.

b. For a set of doubles or triples, be sure the pintle, the fifth wheel should be all the way towards the tractor.
c. For a set of doubles or triples, be sure the pintle eye of the dolly is in the proper place.
d. For a set of doubles or triples there is not pintle hook to worry about.

20.  Which of these statements is true about seeing ahead:

a. At highway speeds you should look 3-5-seconds ahead.
b. Looking too far ahead causes you to miss thing close to you.
c. Good drivers shift their attention back and forth, near and far.
d. At highway speeds you should tailgate automobiles.

21. During normal operation, the brakes on a set of doubles or triples trailers are controlled by the:

a. Hand valve.
b. Johnson bar.
c. Foot pedal.
d. Vehicle antenna.

22. The best way to stop any skids is to:

a. Countersteer.
b. Restore traction to the tires.
c. Use stab or controlled braking.
d. Restore your vehicle awareness.

23. Which if these statements is true about quick steering movements with a set of doubles or triples:

a. A set of doubles or triples turn over more easily than other vehicles combinations.
b. Apply the brakes at the same time as to quick steering movements.
c. Countersteering is easier with a set of doubles or triples than with most other vehicles.
d. A set of doubles or triples have better balance than other vehicles combinations.

24. Which of these statements is true about speed management and braking:

a. A truck total stopping distance is the distance it takes to stop once the brakes are applied at any speed.
b. You need about four times as much stopping distance at 40-mph as you need at 20-mph.
c. Posted speed limits for curves are safe for all trucks in any solutions.
d. Speed management is not an issue with double or triples combinations.

25. For coupled doubles or triples trailers, all of the converter dolly shut-off valves should be:

a. Open.
b. Closed.
c. Open, except the one converter to the rear trailer should be closed.
d. Closed, except the one converter to the rear trailer should be open.

26. Before you can supply air to the air tanks of a second trailer you need to:

a. Open the shut-off valves at the rear of both trailers.
b. Open the shut-off valves at the rear of the first trailer and close the shut-off valves at the rear of the second trailer.
c. Close the shut-off valve at the rear of the first trailer and open the shut-off valves at the rear of the second trailer.
d. Close the shut-off valve for combination vehicles.

27. Which of these statements is true about checking your mirrors:

a. Correct mirror adjustment can only be checked while driving on a roadway with traffic.
b. Checking your mirrors regularly will eliminate all blind spots.
c. Use the mirrors to look for tire fires.
d. Correct mirror adjustment can only be check while driving at highway speeds.

28. After an accident, flares should be used with caution because:

a. There may be spilled fuel on the ground that could ignite.
b. Flares are expensive.
c. If it is sunny, others may not see the flares.
   
29. On a wet road, how much should you reduce your speed:

a. By about one-quarter.
b. By about one-third.
c. By about one-half.
   
30. If involved in an accident, which of the following is not recommended:

a. Drive off.
b. Try to move your vehicle to the side of the road.
c. Care for the injured.
   
31.When the spring brakes are on, you should never:

a. Turn the vehicle off.
b. Turn on the lights.
c. Push the brake pedal down.
   
32. What is a bobtail:

a. Tractor with two semi-trailers.
b. A tractor that goes faster than the speed limit.
c. Tractor without a semi-trailer.

33. When checking tire rims for safety:

a. Rims with a missing lug nut are ok if there are at least four other lug nuts on the rim.
b. A missing clamp means danger and should be corrected.
c. A cracked lock ring is ok if not driving more than 55-mph.
   
34. A pre-trip inspection should include:

a. Removing coolant.
b. Spraying WD-40 into the air filter.
c. A check of the engine oil level.
   
35. Who is responsible for the safe operation of a vehicle:

a. The owner.
b. The driver.
c. The mechanic.
   
36. When completing a pre-trip inspection:

a. The inspection should be done the same way each time.
b. It is OK to do it in a different order each time.
c. Each time the inspection is completed, different items should be looked at.
   

Answers:

1. b
2. c
3. a
4. a
5. a
6. b
7. c
8. c
9. b
10. b
11. a
12. a
13. c
14. c
15. a
16. b
17. c
18. b
19. c
20. c
21. c
22. b
23. a
24. b
25. a
26. b
27. c
28. a
29. b
30. a.
31. c
32. c
33. b
34. c
35. b
36. a


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Friday, April 7, 2017

CDL Passenger Endorsement - Exam 2 - 36 Questions

PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT
EXAM-2
By Gary Boutin

1. If a bus leans on a curve, you are:

a. Driving to slow.
b. Driving into the curve.
c. Driving to fast.
d. Not driving at all.

2. When driving a bus you should look ________ seconds ahead?

a. 5 seconds.
b. 5 - 10 seconds.
c. 15 - 20 seconds.
d. 12 - 15 seconds.

3. The posted speed for turns?

a. May be safe for a bus.
b. May be safe except when turning for a bus.
c. May be unsafe for a bus.
d. May be safe if the bus is loaded with passengers.

4. When driving a bus, the emergency roof hatches:

a. Must be unlocked and fully open for fresh air.
b. Must be unlocked and partially open for fresh air.
c. May be locked in a partial open position for fresh air.
d. May be unlocked in a partial closed position for fresh air.

5. No passenger vehicle shall be driven unless the emergency equipment is in place, ready for use and inspected by:

a. The carrier.
b. The driver.
c. The mechanic.
d. The shipper.

6. Can oxygen be carried on board by a passenger?

a. No, gases are not permitted on board.
b. Yes, if special written permission is received from the DOT.
c. Yes, if medically prescribed for and in the possession of a passenger.

7. Which of these two items can be carried on a bus by a rider?


a. Car batteries.
b. Gasoline.
c. Neither one

8. Can looking ahead prevent accidents with cars going in same direction?

a. You can see changes in the traffic flow early enough to make adjustments
b. You can see objects that are far away better than those that are close.
c. You can see where passengers are waiting for your bus in time to stop.

9. If you have to move quickly to avoid an accident you want to know?

a. Whether all of your passengers are wearing seat belts.
b. Where your passengers are seated.
c. Where other vehicles are around your bus.

10. During a pre-trip inspection what are some items that you must check?

a. The standee line.
b. The service brakes, parking brake, steering, lights, reflectors and tires.
c. The number of bandages in first aid kits.

11. Before driving who must inspect the emergency equipment?

a. The shop.
b. The driver.
c. The dispatcher.

12. It is illegal to transport passengers if you have consumed? 

a. An intoxicating beverage within two hours.
b. An intoxicating beverage within four hours.
c. An intoxicating beverage within eight hours.

13. May passengers leave carry-on baggage in a doorway or in the aisle?

a. Yes, unless there is a printed notice prohibiting it.
b. No, unless no other space is available.
c. No, There should be nothing in a doorway or the aisle that might trip riders.

14. What shape are hazardous material labels?

a. Diamond-shaped.
b. Round.
c. Rectangular.

15. Which of these statements about managing space to the sides of your bus is true?

a. You should keep your bus to the right side of your lane.
b. The lane position of buses is not affected by wind.
c. You should avoid traveling next to others when possible.
d. All of the above are true.

16. It is best to wear your seat belt:

a. At all times.
b  Unless you will not be driving over 35 mph.
c. Only on sand, gravel, or ice covered roads.
d. Only if your bus holds more than 27 people.

17. If you have riders aboard, you should never fuel your bus:

a. Without a fire bottle beside you.
b. In a closed building.
c. Without attaching the grounding cable.
d. With any of the windows open.

18. Which of these statements about hazards is true?

a. A car with out-of-state license plates is a hazard because that state may not have inspection laws.
b. Movement inside a parked car could mean that a person is about to step out of it.
c. If you can see any part of another vehicle, assume the driver sees you.
d. All of the above are true.

19. Which will most affect the amount of traction that your bus will have?

a. The drive wheels.
b. The type and condition of the road surface.
c. The size of the tires.
d. Horsepower.

20. To be safe always maintain a minimum following distance. This is the distance your vehicle travels in:

a. 2 seconds.
b. 4 seconds.
c. 6 seconds.
d. 8 seconds.

21. You must sign the inspection report made by previous driver only if the defects reported have been certified as a repaired or not needing repair.

a. False
b. True

22. Where must passengers who are standing remain while the bus is underway?

a. On buses where permitted they must stand at the back of the bus.
b. On buses where permitted they must stand behind the standee line.
c. Passengers are never allowed to stand on buses.

23. Can the emergency exit door be opened when the bus is underway?


a. Never drive with an open emergency exit door.
b. The emergency exit door must be open.
c. The emergency exit door will be opened whenever the bus is stopped.

24. If you should discharge an unruly passenger where should this be done? 

a. Within the city limits of an incorporated city.
b. Only at a bus terminal.
c. As safe as possible.

25. While driving the bus you should? 

a. Scan the emergency exit door every few seconds.
b. Scan the emergency equipment to make sure that it is in place.
c. Scans the interior of the bus as well as the road ahead, to the sides and to the rear.

26. How do you certify corrected defects on your pre-trip inspection?


a. Skip these items on your pre-trip inspection.
b. Sign the previous driver report.
c. Assume that the shop has handled these items.

27. On which wheels may buses have recapped or re-grooved tires? 

a. On all wheels.
b. Anywhere except the front wheels.
c. On all wheels except the drivers.

28. What are three items of emergency equipment you must have on a bus? 


a. A fire extinguisher and a first aid kit and tire irons.
b. Reflectors and stretchers and hydraulic jacks.
c. Fire extinguisher, spare electric fuses unless equipped with circuit breakers and reflectors.

29. What is the maximum weight of hazardous materials allowed on a bus?
 
a. 100 pounds.
b. 500 pounds.
c. 1000 pounds.

30. What is the total weight of hazardous materials of one class allowed on a bus? 

a. One hundred pounds.
b. Five hundred pounds.

31. When you discharge an unruly rider, you should choose a place that is:

a. Near a police station.
b. Isolated, so he won't bother others.
c. As safe as possible.
d. Convenient for you.

32. A bus may carry baggage and freight only if it is:

a. Allowed to move freely and easily.
b. Close to any door or window in an emergency.
c. Protected from falling or shifting packages.
d. Secured and out of the way of an exit.
e. All of the above.

33. Which of these should be considered a hazard?

a. Only an ice cream truck.
b. Only a blind intersection.
c. Only a driver signaling a turn.
d. Anyone or anything that may cause an unsafe condition.

34. You are driving at night and you must dim your headlights from high to low.  What should you do with your speed?

a. Slow down.
b. Speed up.
c. Drop 5 mph until your eyes adjust.
d. Nothing how well you can see should not affect speed.

35. If your bus has an emergency exit door it must:

a. Be closed when operating the bus.
b. Always have a red door light on.
c. Be free to open for fresh air.
d. Meet all of the above.

36. Which of these will result in the best control on curves?

a. Brake all the way through curves.
b. Slow to a safe speed before entering curves, then accelerate slightly through the curves.
c. Speed up slightly before the curves, then keep speed constant through the curves.
d. Slow to a safe speed before entering curves, then coast through them.


Answers:

1. c
2. d
3. c
4. c
5. b
6. c
7. c
8. a
9. c
10. b
11. b
12. b
13. c
14. a
15. c
16. a
17. b
18. b
19. b
20. b
21. b
22. b
23. a
24. c
25. c
26. b
27. b
28. c
29. b
30. a
31. c
32. d
33. d
34. a
35. a
36. b


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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

CDL Tank Vehicle Endorsement - Exam 2 - 36 Questions

Tank Vehicle Endorsement
EXAM 2
By Gary Boutin


In order to obtain a Tank Vehicle Endorsement, each applicant must have knowledge covering the following:

1. Causes, prevention, and effects of cargo surge on motor vehicle handling.
2. Proper braking procedures for the motor vehicle when it is empty, full and partially full.
3. Differences in handling of baffled/compartmental tank interiors versus non baffled motor vehicles.
4. Differences in tank vehicle type and construction.
5. Differences in cargo surge for liquids of varying product densities.
6. Effects of road grade and curvature on motor vehicle handling with filled, half filled and empty tanks.
7. Proper use of emergency systems; and for drivers of DOT specification tank vehicles, retest and marking requirements.

Note:  The above requirements for CDL Tank Vehicle Endorsement can be seen here.

1. When inspecting pipes, connections and hoses for leaks pay special attention to:

a. Joints.
b. Suspension Wear
c. Long sections.

2. An emergency forces you to stop your tanker quickly or crash you should:


a. Use light pressure on the brakes pedal.
b. Lock the brakes using pedal and hold it there.
c. Use controlled or stab braking.

3. A traffic emergency requires you leave the road and escape to the shoulder. If possible, slow down to ____ mph before using your brakes.


a. 20.
b. 30.
c. 40.

3. Transporting liquid in tanks require special care for two reasons. One reason is the ______ of gravity.


a. Flat.
b. High.
c. Offset.

4. A full tank of dense liquid for example some acids:


a. Gives you more stability for going around turns.
b. May often exceed legal weight limits.
c. Should only be carried in smooth bore tanks.

5. Portable tanks attached to the truck:

a. Are not permanently attached to the truck.
b. Can only be loaded when they are attached to the vehicle.
c. Are not allowed to carry loads of 1000 gallons or more.

6. You should know the outage amount for the liquid you carry because:


a. You must unload some liquid at a faster rate than others.
b. Some liquids expands more than other when they get warm.
c. Outage cannot be changed once you are under way.

7. What best describes baffle tanks?

a. Baffle tanks are one large tank.
b. Baffle tanks are divided into smaller tanks.
c. Baffle tanks are divided, but have holes for liquid to flow through controlling surge.
d. None of the above.

8. What is a way to warn drivers behind you that you will be slowing down:


a. Tap your brake pedal a few times to illuminate the brake lights.
b. Swerve from side to side to get other drivers’ attention.
c. Turn on the right turn signal followed by the left turn signal.
   
9. What should you do if you vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks:

a. Continue trying to get the vehicle off the tracks.
b. Stay in the vehicle.
c. Get out of the vehicle and call for assistance.
   
10. When trying to put out an electrical fire:

a. Use an X extinguisher.
b. Use water.
c. Use a B or C extinguisher.
   
11. When traveling on a downgrade, the vehicle will:

a. Speed up.
b. Slow down.
c. Travel at the same rate as on level roadway.
   
12. What does a shipping paper describe:

a. How the materials will be transported.
b. The materials being transported.
c. Who should accept the materials being transported.

13. Highway curves should be taken:

a. Well below the posted speed limit.
b. At the posted speed limit.
c. At or slightly above the posted speed limit.
   
14. If your brakes fail when going downhill, why should you decide what to do as quickly as possible:

a. The longer you wait, vehicles may get out of your way.
b. The longer you wait, the faster the vehicle will go.
c. The longer you wait, the slower your vehicle will travel.
   
15. Unless a package is clearly unsafe, what does the driver need to accept a package:

a. The shipper’s certification.
b. A verbal agreement.
c. A notarized statement.
   
16. If wheel bearing seals are leaking, you should:

a. Get the seals checked.
b. Add more grease until the seal seems full.
c. Not be concerned.
   
17. If you notice a cargo leak, how should you identify the hazardous materials leaking:

a. By touching.
b. By using the shipping papers.
c. By tasting.

18. If loading corrosive materials you should not:

a. Load the containers by hand.
b. Roll the containers.
c. Use the vehicle’s emergency brake.
   
19. Who must mark and label the materials for shipping:

a. The carrier.
b. The shipper.
c. The driver.
   
20. Combination vehicles usually require ­­­­­____ than single vehicle:

a. More skill.
b. Less skill.
c. The same level of skill.
   
21. When driving in winter, which of the following should receive extra attention in a pre-trip inspection:

a. Air conditioning unit.
b. Oil.
c. Coolant level and anti-freeze.
   
22. If a route you are planning to use has a route restriction, who should you contact:

a. The California Highway Patrol.
b. The California Department of energy.
c. The California Environmental Protection Agency.

23. A pre-trip inspection should include:

a. Spraying WD-40 into the air filter
b. Removing coolant
c. A check of the engine oil level
   
24. When loading a tank with bulkheads or smaller tanks, the load should be:

a. Heaviest at the rear
b. Heaviest in the middle
c. Heaviest at the front
   
25. What is aggressive driving:

a. Operating a vehicle with strong regard for other motorists’ safety
b. Operating a vehicle in the left lane
c. Operating a vehicle in a selfish or pushy manner
   
26. If a tire fails, you should:

a. Swerve
b. Stay off the brake
c. Use the brake
   
27. How far ahead do most good drivers look:

a. 5-6 seconds
b. 2-3 seconds
c. 12-15 seconds

28. What should you do if the brake pedal does not build up pressure:

a. Downshift.
b. Hold the brake pedal down as far as it will go.
c. Up shift.
   
29. In an emergency, if you must leave the roadway and use the shoulder, you should:

a. Try to leave the shoulder as quickly as possible.
b. Brake as hard as possible.
c. Put both sets of wheels on the shoulder.
   
30. With an engine fire, what should you do:

a. Not use a fire extinguisher.
b. Turn the engine off as soon as possible.
c. Open the hood as soon as possible.
   
31. What is used to warn others of hazardous materials:

a. Placards.
b. Color coded pieces of tape.
c. Flashing lights.

32. When switching gears, what happens if you remain in neutral too long:

a. You may have trouble putting the vehicle into the next gear.
b. You may kill the engine.
c. The vehicle will speed up.

33. How much tread should be in every major groove of a tire that is not in front:

a. 2/32.   
b. 4/32.   
c. 1/32.

34. For tanks greater than 500 gallons, what is the maximum driving time within a work period:

a. 4 hours.
b. 10 hours.
c. 15 hours.
   
35. On any upgrade, gravity will:

a. Slow you down.
b. Not impact your speed.
c. Speed you up.
   
36. Truck tractors built after March 1, 1997, must be equipped with:

a. Hydraulic brakes.
b. ABS.
c. A flag.

Answers:

1. a
2. c
3. a
4. a
5. b
6. b
7. c
8. a
9. c 
10. c
11. a
12. b
13. a
14. b
15. a
16. a
17. b
18. b
19. b
20. a
21. c
22. a
23. c
24. b
25. c
26. b
27. c
28. a
29. a
30. b
31. a
32. a
33. a
34. b
35. a
36. b

Questions 8 through 36 were obtained from The Truckers Report.

Note: All the test have duplication questions sometimes with different wording. Some tests more than other, because the DMV want to make sure you understand these area of the commercial driving exams.

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