Tennessee CDL Tank 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

A stopped bus:

Is not a cause for concern since it is stopped.
Is only a concern if passengers are exiting the bus.
Is a concern whether or not passengers are visible.

Q.2

A sign indicating a maximum safe speed:

Is suggesting a driving speed, but vehicles may travel faster than the posted speed.
Is suggesting a speed limit to be followed only by vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds.
Should be followed and no vehicle should travel faster than the posted speed.
Is only applicable to automobiles.

Q.3

When driving, it is important to:

Avoid using your mirrors while in heavy traffic.
Look only to the front and right side of the vehicle.
Look to the front, sides, and rear of the vehicle.

Q.4

Load hazardous materials:

Near heat sources.
Away from heat sources.
Away from shadows.

Q.5

What is a tractor protection valve?

A valve to keep air in the brake system should there be a bad leak
A valve that prevents a truck from being stolen
A valve that prevents the driver from driving too fast

Q.6

Who must label hazardous materials?

The mechanic
The shipper
The driver

Q.7

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.8

To complete a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest, you must:

Sign by hand.
Sign, but only if you cross into another state.
Sign, but only if the weather was hazardous.
Have a witness sign.

Q.9

A vehicle that is smaller than your vehicle:

Will usually be able to stop faster than your vehicle.
Will usually take more time to stop than your vehicle.
Will take about the same amount of time to stop as your vehicle.

Q.10

Transporting liquid cargo:

Is always easy.
Is no different than hauling solid cargo.
Is easier than transporting gas or solid cargo.
Requires special care.

Q.11

If required to complete a vehicle inspection report in writing, the report must be signed:

Every day.
Only if defects have been noted and certified to have been repaired.
Only if the repairs are estimated to cost more than $1,000.
Only if requested to do so by a law enforcement officer.

Q.12

In an engine compartment, loose belts will:

Not turn the water pump and/or fan properly, causing the engine to overheat.
Make the engine run more efficiently.
Make the fan run too much, causing the engine to run too coolly.
Last longer than tight belts.

Q.13

The suspension system:

Holds up the vehicle and its load.
Keeps the load the proper distance behind the driver’s compartment.
Maintains a safe distance between the vehicle and other vehicles.
Lightens the load for the tires.

Q.14

The trailer hand valve should:

Be used for parking.
Be used only to test the trailer brakes.
Be used together with the brake pedal.
Be used on slippery surfaces.

Q.15

In a vehicle equipped with an automatic tractor protection valve, the valve will pop out when:

Air pressure drops to a level between 20 and 45 psi.
You are experiencing a trailer jackknife.
Wheels have regained traction after a skid.
Air pressure is above 45 psi.

Q.16

Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?

Ability to focus
Daydreaming
Yawning repeatedly
Drifting from your lane

Q.17

A tank should never be transported if:

The valves are open.
The tank is partially filled.
The cargo is a hazardous material.

Q.18

When carrying Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, your vehicle should not be:

Parked within 300 feet of a bridge.
Parked within 40 feet of the road.
Driven in rain or snow.

Q.19

Rims with welding repairs:

Are not safe to be used.
Are acceptable to be used on tires on the rear of a vehicle.
Are acceptable to be used only when carrying a heavy load.

Q.20

When checking your tires, which of the following is not an issue to correct?

Too much air pressure
Too little air pressure
Radial and bias-ply tires used together
Tread depth of at least 4/32 of an inch on the front tires

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