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

Is only a concern in warm weather.

Can be avoided by not engaging in complex conversations with others.

Can be avoided by eating while driving.

Can be increased by pre-programming radio stations.

Allowed only on the rear of a bus.

Allowed only on the front of a bus.

Vermont CDL Tank 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When backing with a trailer, you should begin by:

Turning the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
Turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
Turning the wheel as sharply as possible.

Q.2

If the coolant temperature gauge goes above the highest safe temperature, you should:

Continue to drive.
Pull over and figure out what's wrong.
Run the air conditioner.

Q.3

If your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks, you should:

Sit in the cab and call for help.
Exit the cab and walk away from the tracks.
Motion for another driver to push your vehicle.

Q.4

Outage:

Is only a concern in warm weather.
Is the same for each liquid.
Should be a factor when determining how much liquid to load into a tank vehicle.

Q.5

When traveling through a work zone, you should:

Slow down.
Speed up.
Steer with one hand and keep the other hand free.

Q.6

When glad hands are coupled, the seals should be pressed together at a ____ angle.

50-degree
180-degree
90-degree

Q.7

When accelerating on a surface with poor traction, such as a wet road, a driver should:

Speed up quickly.
Speed up slowly.
Not be concerned about the pavement.

Q.8

When driving a tank vehicle with liquid cargo, the driver should:

Increase their following distance.
Deflate their tires.
Swerve periodically.

Q.9

When trying to put out an electrical fire, you should:

Use water.
Use a B:C extinguisher.
Use an X extinguisher.

Q.10

Before beginning to drive downhill, you should:

Take your vehicle out of gear.
Shift into a lower gear.
Move into the left lane.

Q.11

An exhaust system should be:

Loose.
Leaking.
Fastened securely.

Q.12

Distracted driving:

Can be avoided by eating while driving.
Can be increased by pre-programming radio stations.
Can be avoided by not engaging in complex conversations with others.

Q.13

When making a tight maneuver, you should:

Not use your mirrors, as they can be distracting.
Use your mirrors, but not too frequently.
Use your mirrors frequently.

Q.14

Routine vehicle inspections should be done to ensure:

Safety.
Good gas mileage.
Comfort.

Q.15

Regrooved tires are:

Allowed only on the front of a bus.
Allowed only on the rear of a bus.
Not allowed anywhere on a bus.

Q.16

If you must make a quick stop while transporting liquids, it may be a good idea to use the:

Pierced braking method.
Stab braking method.
Automatic braking method.

Q.17

When checking your mirrors:

The passenger side mirror should not be used.
The driver's side mirror should not be used.
Mirrors on both sides of the vehicle should be used.

Q.18

When driving a vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), brakes should be applied:

In the same way as they would be in a vehicle without ABS.
As the vehicle is placed in neutral.
With the hand brake.

Q.19

When driving a tank vehicle, valves or manhole covers:

Should be open.
Should be closed.
Should be removed.

Q.20

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:

Make eye contact.
Ignore their gestures.
Try to race.