Usually reacts well to hazards.

Is usually aware of what is happening around them.

Can be helpful to see a wider area.

Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.

Are illegal to be used in most states.

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

Illinois CDL Tank 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Emergency response information provided by the shipper must include:

Any risks of fire or explosion.
Value of the materials.
Driver information.
How many people should respond in the event of an accident.

Q.2

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.3

If another driver is tailgating you, you should:

Move into the left lane.
Speed up.
Increase the space in front of your vehicle.
Flash your lights.

Q.4

Which of the following does not affect the amount of liquid that should be loaded into a tank?

The amount the liquid will expand
The weight of the liquid
Legal weight limits
The color of the liquid

Q.5

When preparing to drive in the winter, be sure to check:

The coolant level.
The defrosting and heating equipment.
The windshield wipers.
All of the above.

Q.6

Which of the following is not a good way to reduce crashes when turning right?

Turn slowly.
Keep the tail end close to the curb.
Keep an eye on oncoming traffic.
Allow open space on your right side.

Q.7

Which of the following statements is correct?

Rims with a missing lug nut are acceptable if there are at least four other lug nuts on the rim.
A cracked lock ring is acceptable if the vehicle is being driven at speeds under 55 mph.
A missing clamp is dangerous and should be corrected.
Welded repairs are acceptable for wheels on rear axles.

Q.8

Convex mirrors:

Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Can replace flat mirrors.
Can be helpful to see a wider area.
Are illegal to be used in most states.

Q.9

How does doubling your speed from 20 mph to 40 mph affect your vehicle's braking distance?

It stays about the same.
It increases slightly.
It doubles.
It quadruples.

Q.10

How much water is needed on a road surface for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches
A good amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount
No water

Q.11

If the words "Inhalation Hazard" appear on shipping papers:

An inhalation hazard placard must be used, but only if more than 100 pounds of the material are being transported.
An inhalation hazard placard must always be used.
An inhalation hazard placard does not need to be used in intrastate commerce.
An inhalation hazard placard must be used, but only if the vehicle is traveling across state lines.

Q.12

Shipping papers should be:

Hidden from view.
Placed in the glove box.
Easily seen by anyone entering the cab.
Laminated.

Q.13

When filling a tank that is separated by bulkheads:

The section closest to the front should be filled the most.
The section closest to the rear should be filled the most.
The middle sections should be filled the most.
One of the middle sections should be left empty.

Q.14

The easiest way to recognize that your trailer has begun to skid is to:

Ask another driver.
Use your mirrors to determine if the trailer has left the lane.
Release the brake pedal and then push it down again.
Watch the jackknife warning light on the control panel.

Q.15

Trailers with low underneath clearance may be difficult to drive:

On interstate highways.
Over railroad crossings.
On dirt roads.
At the posted speed limit.

Q.16

If a trailer begins to jackknife, you should not:

Release the brakes.
Apply the trailer hand brake.
Allow the wheels to grip the road.
Allow the trailer to straighten out.

Q.17

To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, a driver should do all of the following, except:

Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
Turn quickly in the direction of the skid.
Countersteer after the vehicle is back on course.
Accelerate.

Q.18

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.19

How many seconds of following distance per every 10 feet of vehicle should you maintain when traveling more slowly than 40 mph?

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four seconds

Q.20

How should you check your hydraulic brakes?

Pump the brakes three times, then apply firm pressure to the brake pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should not move.
Pump the brakes three times, then apply firm pressure to the brake pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should slowly move toward the floor.
Pump the brakes three times, then apply firm pressure to the brake pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should slowly rise.
Pump the brakes three times, then apply firm pressure to the brake pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should be easy to push to the floor.