Tankers 3 Quiz – Brewsterstransport

Created on October 31, 2023

Tankers 3

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When hauling hazardous materials, you must check any dual tires

A) at the start of each trip and each time you stop.

B) every 5 hours

C) every week

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A tanker has lost its brakes. When should the driver use a truck escape ramp?

A) Never

B) Only if the tank has baffles

C) Always

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Loaded tankers are said to have a high center of gravity. What does this mean?

A) Much of the tanker's weight is low, toward the ground.

B) Much of the tanker's weight is high up off the ground..

C) The top of the tanker is far away from the Earth's gravity

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Hauling liquids in tank vehicles requires special care for two reasons. One reason is:

A) Liquid movement

B) Extreme weight

C) Uneven expansion

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Which of these statements about managing space to the sides is true?

A) Always keep your vehicle to the right side of your lane.

B) You should avoid traveling next to others whenever possible.

C) Strong winds make it easy to stay in your lane.

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he amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:

A) No answers are true

B) The amount the liquid will expand in transit

C) All answers are true

D) The legal weight limits

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You should know that your brakes are fading when:

A) You must push harder on the brake pedal to control your speed on a downgrade.

B) The brake feels spongy when pressure is applied.

C) Pressure on the brake pedal is released and speed increases.

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When hauling 2 tankers, where should the weight be carried?

A) In the middle

B) To the front

C) In the back

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What does liquid surge do to the handling of a tanker?

A) Surge raises the wind drag of the truck

B) Surge can move the truck in the direction the liquid waves move

C) Surge lets you turn corners tighter

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When pre-tripping your tanker you should check for?

A) Barriers

B) Leaks

C) Joints

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To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should

A) brake harder.

B) stop braking, turn quickly, and counter-steer.

C) brake harder, turn quickly, and counter-steer.

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If your vehicle is placarded, you must stop _______ feet before the nearest rail at a railroad crossing.

A) 10 to 35

B) 15 to 50

C) 5 to 20

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If you drive a tank vehicle that you know is leaking, you may

A) receive a citation and be prevented from further driving.

B) receive a pay cut.

C) receive a citation.

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You should be extremely cautious when driving smooth bore tankers, especially when you are:

A) Starting or stopping

B) Going up or down a hill

C) Driving against the wind

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Which of these statements about emergency steering and tankers is true?

A) A tanker is easier to counter steer than most vehicles

B) When making a quick steering movement, do not apply the brakes

C) You should wrap your thumbs around the steering wheel before starting a quick steering movement

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Liquid surge is especially dangerous

A) on narrow city streets.

B) on hills.

C) on slippery roads.

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A smooth bore tank is also known as

A) an un-baffled liquid tank.

B) a liquid tank with baffles.

C) a tank made of aluminum.

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Exactly how should you inspect your tank vehicle?

A) Read the vehicle's manual to learn how to do it.

B) Do it the same way that you inspected other tank vehicles before.

C) Ask a fellow driver how to do it.

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If you do not have an automatic tank drain, when should you drain your air tanks?

A) After every four hours of service

B) At the end of each working day

C) Once a week

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Manhole covers should be

A) opened and reclosed before you drive the vehicle.

B) closed before you drive the vehicle.

C) left partially open to prevent a buildup of fumes.

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