A thin layer of ice on the road

A thick layer of ice on the road

Ice that is black from debris on the road

Should be considered when determining how much liquid to load into a tank.

Should not be considered when loading liquid cargo.

Is only a concern in warm weather.

Usually reacts well to hazards.

Is usually aware of what is happening around them.

Are easier to control than most other vehicles.

Cannot be driven in wet weather.

Georgia CDL Tank 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Unless it is clearly unsafe, what does a driver need to accept a package?

The shipper’s certification
A notarized statement
A verbal agreement
A contract

Q.2

How much water must be present for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches
A significant amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount
None

Q.3

When backing a trailer, how should you turn the steering wheel?

Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go.
Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction opposite of where you want the trailer to go.
It doesn’t matter.
It depends on where the trailer is being backed.

Q.4

Before any flammable liquids are loaded or unloaded, the engine should be:

Turned off.
Revved.
Turned on.
Drained of oil.

Q.5

A vehicle stopped at a green light may indicate that the driver:

Is impaired.
Is colorblind.
Does not know the rules of the road.
Is very patient.

Q.6

If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:

Brake as hard as possible.
Release the steering wheel.
Stay off the brakes and let the vehicle slow down.
Stop on the roadway.

Q.7

For safety purposes, when should you turn off a retarder?

When the roadways are slippery
When you are carrying a passenger
When you are carrying a heavy load
When driving in heavy traffic

Q.8

A person who is watching the loading or unloading of a tank must do all of the following, except:

Remain alert.
Remain within 25 feet of the tank.
Wear a chemical suit.
Know the hazards of the materials involved.

Q.9

When coupling a trailer:

Make sure to couple matching glad hands.
Any glad hand can be connected to any other glad hand.
It is best to leave one glad hand unattached.
Only one set of glad hands should be connected.

Q.10

What is black ice?

A thick layer of ice on the road
A thin layer of ice on the road
Ice that is black from debris on the road
Ice that is easily seen

Q.11

Outage:

Should not be considered when loading liquid cargo.
Is the same for each liquid.
Should be considered when determining how much liquid to load into a tank.
Is only a concern in warm weather.

Q.12

A distracted driver:

Usually reacts well to hazards.
Usually has slowed perception.
Is usually aware of what is happening around them.
Is a good person to follow.

Q.13

Tank vehicles:

Have a low center of gravity.
Are easier to control than most other vehicles.
Have a high center of gravity.
Cannot be driven in wet weather.

Q.14

If the brakes “pull” to one side or the other when you use them, it's a sign that:

The brakes are working properly.
The brakes need to be checked.
The brakes are new.
The brakes have too much stopping power.

Q.15

What could indicate that a shipment you are accepting contains hazardous materials?

The cargo is stored in cylinder tanks.
The cargo is picked up from a supermarket.
The cargo is packaged in cardboard boxes.
The cargo has green packaging.

Q.16

If you are transporting Class 3 flammable liquids and your cargo needs to be moved into another tank, the flammable liquids:

May be transferred on the roadway as long as no other people are nearby.
Should not be transferred on a public road, unless under emergency circumstances.
Should be kept secret when they are being moved to another tank.
Should be transferred at night.

Q.17

The amount of liquid cargo being loaded into a tank should depend on:

The speed limits on the route.
Legal weight limits.
The color of the cargo.
The length of the trip.

Q.18

When you need to brake, how can you warn drivers behind you?

Tap on the brakes a couple of times.
Stick your arm out the window.
Swerve within your lane.
Change lanes.

Q.19

To test the trailer service brakes, you should:

Move the vehicle forward slowly and apply the brakes with the brake pedal.
Reverse the vehicle slowly and apply the brakes with the hand control.
Reverse the vehicle slowly and apply the brakes with the brake pedal.
Move the vehicle forward slowly and apply the brakes with the hand control.

Q.20

If carrying a heavy load that is slowing you down, you should:

Drive in the left lane.
Drive in the right lane.
Drive on the shoulder.
Keep the vehicle in second gear.