Tanker Driving: Multiple Choice Questions and Answers, Exams of Nursing

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CDL TANKERS (questions well answered) already passed When your cargo tank has baffles, what handling effect do you expect? - correct answer ✔✔- There will be less side-to-side surge than there is in tanks without baffles *** There will be less front-to-back surge than there is in tanks without baffles *** - There will be slower surge than quick surge If you are driving a tanker and need to steer quickly to avoid a hazard you: - correct answer ✔✔- Will find that tankers are easier to counter steer than most vehicles *** Should not apply the brakes while turning *** - Should wrap your thumb around the steering wheel before starting the steering movement Which of these is the best way to take a curve? - correct answer ✔✔*** Slow to the safe speed before entering, then accelerate slightly through the curve *** - Slow to a safe speed before entering, then coast through the curve - Maintain speed until you enter, then brake as you drive through the curve Hauling liquids in tankers require special care for two reasons. One reason is the ___________center of gravity - correct answer ✔✔- Flat - wide *** High *** Empty trucks - correct answer ✔✔- Have better traction when stopping that full ones *** Requires greater stopping distance than full ones *** - Need less space ahead than full ones An emergency forces you to stop your tanker or crash. You should: - correct answer ✔✔- Use light pressure on the brake pedal - Use only the emergency brake *** Use only controlled or stab braking Side to side surge can cause: - correct answer ✔✔- Uneven tire wear - Tire failure *** Roll over *** You should be extremely cautious when driving bore tanks, specially when you are: - correct answer ✔✔- Going up and downhill *** starting or stopping *** - Loading and unloading You are driving a tanker truck and the front wheels begin to skid. Which of these is most likely to occuer? - correct answer ✔✔*** You will continue in a straight line and keep moving forward no matter how much you steer *** - Liquid surge will pull the tank from the truck - The truck will roll over You are driving on a clear night. You must dim your headlights from high to low. You should adjust your speed so that you can sttop within - correct answer ✔✔- 100 ft - The distance you will travel in the next 15 seconds *** The distance you can see ahead *** You should know the outage needed for the liquids you are carrying because: - correct answer ✔✔- Some of the heaviest do not have any - Tank baffles are not always legal with outage *** Some liquids expand more than others when they get warm. *** when should the driver of a tanker that has lost its brakes use a truck escape ramp? - correct answer ✔✔- Only if the tank is empty *** Always *** Which is the most stable tanker shape? - correct answer ✔✔A van B double conical C cylindrical D elliptical The cladding in a tanker... - correct answer ✔✔A cuts down on liquid surge B cools down or heats up the cargo C protects the tanker from corrosive cargo D protects cargo from temperature extremes A liquid tank trailer that has no baffles is most often used for... - correct answer ✔✔A Milk or food products B Gasoline C Liquid gas D Liquid fertilizer What makes a bulk liquid tanker hard to handle? - correct answer ✔✔A the cargo's high density B the cargo's low center of gravity C the cargo's high center of gravity D friction You should observe the posted limits for curves and be aware that... - correct answer ✔✔A Tank trucks have a higher center of gravity B The posted speeds may not be slow enough for a tank truck C A rollover can still occur when traveling at posted speeds in a tank truck D All of the above A smooth bore tank is another term for... - correct answer ✔✔A A liquid tank without baffles B A liquid tank with baffles C A tank made of stainless steel D A tank which is portable The amount of liquid you should put into the tank depends on... - correct answer ✔✔A The amount the liquid will expand in transit B The weight or density of the liquid C Legal weight limits D All of the above Outage is defined as... - correct answer ✔✔A The process of liquid expansion as it becomes warm B The liquid that must be drained to conform to weight limits C The loss of power to the hydraulics D The loss of headlights on the tractor When driving a smooth bore tanker combination, be especially cautious.. - correct answer ✔✔A While ascending a hill B While descending a hill C When starting and stopping D When loading or unloading When the tanks are partially filled, the movement of the liquid is called... - correct answer ✔✔A Surging B Waves C Splashing D Rocking Hauling tank vehicles requires special skills because... - correct answer ✔✔A The center of gravity is higher B The vehicle is top heavy C The load's weight is high up off the road D All of the above Dividers inside tankers that have openings at the top and bottom are called... - correct answer ✔✔A bulkheads B baffles C waffles D barriers Baffles in a tanker... - correct answer ✔✔A make the tanker easier to clean out B control forward and backward liquid surge C allow you to haul mixed loads D eliminate side to side surge The driver should pay particular attention to the _________ on smaller tanks. - correct answer ✔✔A Higher center of gravity B Weight distribution C Level of fluid D All of the above A tank trailer with baffles helps to control... - correct answer ✔✔A Side to side flow B Weight distribution C Movement from front to back D Total vehicle weight The reason a tank trailer should not be loaded completely full is because... - correct answer ✔✔A Your load may shift more B The baffles won't be as effective C Liquid expands and can leak out of the trailer D The movement is stronger A tank vehicle is defined as a vehicle which transports...