Virginia CDL Tank 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

In low temperatures, bridges usually freeze:

After other parts of the roadway.
Before other parts of the roadway.
At the same time as other parts of the roadway.

Q.2

After starting the engine, the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) light stays on if:

The ABS is working properly.
The ABS is not working properly.
The ABS is not engaged.

Q.3

Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly if:

The trailer is straight.
There is no trailer.
The vehicle is on a slight incline.

Q.4

Do not base your decision to shift gears on:

The speed of your engine (rpm).
The speed of the road (mph).
The actions of the vehicle next to you.

Q.5

The effects of alcohol are felt:

With the first drink.
Only after several drinks have been consumed.
At the legal limit.

Q.6

If you must leave the roadway and drive on the shoulder in an emergency situation, you should:

Brake as hard as possible.
Get both sets of wheels onto the shoulder.
Stay on the shoulder until your vehicle has stopped, if possible.

Q.7

If you are backing and the trailer begins to drift off-course, the driver should:

Return the steering wheel to the 12 o’clock position.
Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction of the drift.
Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the drift.

Q.8

What does a shipping paper describe?

The materials being transported
How the materials will be transported
Who should accept the materials being transported

Q.9

Convex mirrors:

Are illegal in most states.
Provide a wider view of the road than do flat mirrors.
Should be used in the place of flat mirrors.

Q.10

What is a drawback of retarders?

They may not be permitted everywhere.
They can help to slow a vehicle.
They cannot be turned off.

Q.11

The weight of a truck:

Usually has no impact on stopping distance.
Is a major factor affecting stopping distance.
Is not as important as the type of cargo in determining stopping distance.

Q.12

When coming to a stop, the liquid in a tank may surge. This can:

Cause the truck to stop too quickly.
Cause the truck to be pushed forward.
Cause the truck to leak.

Q.13

When driving in winter, which of the following should receive extra attention in a pre-trip inspection?

Coolant and antifreeze levels
The air conditioning unit
The oil pressure

Q.14

If a tank is found to be leaking, the driver should:

Try to fix the leak by welding the opening closed.
Get the leak fixed immediately.
Drive with their flashers on to warn other motorists.

Q.15

Pre-trip inspections are:

Recommended.
Needed only for trips longer than 100 miles in length.
Required by law.

Q.16

The identification numbers assigned to chemicals can be found:

In the DOT Emergency Response Guide.
In the truck's manual.
In the Periodic Table of Elements.

Q.17

If a spill occurs from a tank vehicle you are operating:

You may have to pay for clean-up efforts.
You will be exempt from clean-up costs if the tank was loaded by another person or company.
You will be required to notify the local conservation department.

Q.18

In the event of a fire, what should you do before opening trailer doors?

Check to see if the doors are hot.
Throw water on the doors.
Find someone else to open the doors.

Q.19

When inspecting your vehicle, you should check for all of the following, except:

Too much air pressure in your tires.
Too little air pressure in your tires.
A consistent name brand across all of your tires.

Q.20

When using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, you should:

Stay as far away as possible from the flames.
Aim at the flames.
Use any extinguisher on every type of fire.

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