Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others

Operating a motor vehicle that is deemed unsafe

Operating a motor vehicle that has not been inspected

Contain bulkheads with holes, allowing liquid to move among sections of the tank.

Are ineffective in preventing front-to-back liquid surge.

Are not permanently attached to a vehicle.

Cannot be removed from a vehicle.

Are permanently attached to a vehicle.

A driver should always use turn signals to inform others of their intentions.

A driver does not need to inform others of their intentions.

A driver should only use turn signals if a vehicle is next to them.

A driver should not use a turn signal if their lane change will be obvious.

Montana CDL Tank 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When traveling down a steep grade, you switch into a lower gear:

Before beginning the grade.
When you have already started the grade.
As far down the grade as possible.

Q.2

When driving in fog, you should:

Slow down.
Speed up.
Drive on the shoulder.

Q.3

If your truck or trailer catches fire, you should:

Park in a congested area near trees.
Pull into a service station.
Park near other vehicles.
Park in an open area.

Q.4

What is road rage?

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others
Operating a motor vehicle that is deemed unsafe
Operating a motor vehicle that has not been inspected

Q.5

When looking under your vehicle's hood during a pre-trip inspection, you should:

Use the parking brakes and/or chock blocks.
Leave the vehicle in a low gear.
Remove the battery.
Disconnect the radiator.

Q.6

Which agency helps coordinate emergency response to chemical hazards?

The National Response Center
The Federal Containment Organization
The United Center for Chemical Assistance
The National Transportation Network

Q.7

If unsure if a road is becoming icy, a driver can:

Guess.
Open the window and check the front of the mirror for ice.
Try to look at the road closely.
Look at a weather forecast.

Q.8

If a vehicle has a vehicle inspection report, the driver:

Should not look at the report and instead try to find any issues themselves.
Should take the vehicle to a mechanic.
Should review the report.
Should not conduct a pre-trip inspection and rely only on the report.

Q.9

Baffled tanks:

Are ineffective in preventing front-to-back liquid surge.
Contain bulkheads with holes, allowing liquid to move among sections of the tank.
Remove air through a valve.
Allow for easier unloading.

Q.10

If a driver begins to feel fatigued while driving, they should:

Continue driving.
Drink coffee.
Stop and rest.
Drive faster to finish the trip more quickly.

Q.11

When a tank that is divided by bulkheads is being loaded with liquid cargo, most of the weight should be placed:

In the top of the tank.
In the middle of the tank.
In the rear of the tank.

Q.12

If coolant has to be added to a system without a recovery tank, you should:

Keep the vehicle running while adding coolant.
Open the radiator cap quickly.
Not use gloves to touch the radiator cap.
Wait for the engine to cool before adding coolant.

Q.13

If an unusual noise or feeling occurs in a vehicle while it is being driven, the driver should:

Assume it is not a concern and continue driving.
Hope the vehicle does alright until it is switched to another driver.
Check the situation to determine the proper solution.

Q.14

An explosive material is most likely categorized as a ____ hazard.

Class 1
Class 3
Class 6
Class 7

Q.15

Trailers built before 1975 are:

Required to have spring brakes.
Not required to have spring brakes.
Unsafe to drive.
Prohibited from public roadways.

Q.16

Portable tanks:

Cannot be removed from a vehicle.
Are not permanently attached to a vehicle.
Are permanently attached to a vehicle.
Should not be used.

Q.17

You will often have to drive your vehicle under bridges and overpasses. If approaching such an opening, you should:

Assume the posted clearance height is accurate.
Assume the posted clearance height is inaccurate.
Measure the height of the opening before proceeding.

Q.18

When starting the vehicle during the pre-trip inspection, the coolant temperature should:

Decrease.
Rise slowly.
Hold steady.
Jump quickly.

Q.19

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.20

While driving:

A driver does not need to inform others of their intentions.
A driver should only use turn signals if a vehicle is next to them.
A driver should not use a turn signal if their lane change will be obvious.
A driver should always use turn signals to inform others of their intentions.