Ramps that can be used by stop runaway vehicles on steep downhills.

Ramps to exit the interstate quickly.

Ramps connecting four-lane highways and two-lane highways.

Ramps that cannot be used by automobiles.

New Hampshire CDL Tank 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

If your engine runs a pump used during delivery of compressed gas, you should turn off the engine:

While unhooking the hoses.
After unhooking the hoses.
Before unhooking the hoses.

Q.2

____ are the most likely to be affected by strong winds.

Light vehicles
Heavy vehicles
Vehicles with open windows

Q.3

When driving, keeping space between your vehicle and other vehicles is:

Not important.
Important.
A waste of time.
Optional.

Q.4

To help prevent a rollover, cargo should be:

Placed as high as possible inside a trailer.
Placed as low as possible inside a trailer.
Placed on the driver’s side of a trailer.

Q.5

To distinguish between hazardous and non-hazardous materials on a shipping paper:

The hazardous materials should be listed at the bottom of the paper.
The hazardous materials should be listed at the top of the paper.
The hazardous materials should be highlighted in the same color as the non-hazardous materials.
The non-hazardous materials should be marked with an "X."

Q.6

During an inspection, it is most important to check your tank vehicle for:

Leaks.
Rust.
A license plate.
Tires.

Q.7

When loading liquid cargo, you should take the ____ into account.

Weight of the liquid
Quality of the roads
Time of day

Q.8

If color-coded, which color is used to identify service lines?

Blue
White
Yellow

Q.9

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.10

A commercial motor vehicle should:

Not be equipped with a fire extinguisher, unless transporting hazardous materials.
Not be equipped with a fire extinguisher, unless the vehicle will be traveling through remote areas.
Never be equipped with a fire extinguisher.
Always be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher.

Q.11

If you are backing and become unsure about your path of travel, you should:

Continue backing.
Stop and get out to look.
Continue backing, but more slowly than before.

Q.12

After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance of driving to:

Recheck the tightness of the lug nuts.
See if rocks have gotten into the tread.
Polish the tire.

Q.13

Older trailers are not equipped with spring brakes. This means that if the air supply for a vehicle's air braking system leaks away:

The trailer will stop normally.
The trailer will not have brakes.
The trailer will speed up.

Q.14

Large combination vehicles take the longest amount of time to stop:

When fully loaded.
When partially loaded.
When empty.
When mostly loaded.

Q.15

If you must back up, it is helpful to:

Drive as fast as possible to complete the maneuver quickly.
First walk the line of travel to look for obstacles.
Use only the passenger side mirror.

Q.16

Slippery roadways usually:

Make it more difficult to stop a vehicle.
Make it easier to stop a vehicle.
Make it easier to drive a vehicle.
Can be avoided by driving at night.

Q.17

When trying to control a minor truck fire, what should you do before opening trailer doors?

Check to see if the doors are hot.
Throw water on the doors.
Remove your protective equipment.

Q.18

When passing another vehicle, you should:

Make eye contact with the other driver.
Assume the other driver doesn’t see you.
Honk your horn.
Wave to other drivers.

Q.19

When driving a tank, a surge:

Is usually helpful.
Can be dangerous.
Is not a concern for drivers.
Does not usually happen with liquids.

Q.20

Escape ramps are:

Ramps to exit the interstate quickly.
Ramps connecting four-lane highways and two-lane highways.
Ramps that can be used by stop runaway vehicles on steep downhills.
Ramps that cannot be used by automobiles.