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Other Tank Questions Flashcards

1
Q
  1. What should you do if the braking system cannot build up hydraulic pressure?
A

Downshift

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2
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  1. When connecting a converter dolly to a second or third trailer, the trailer height should be:
A

Slightly lower than the center of the fifth wheel

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3
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  1. Broken suspension parts:
A

Should be repaired immediately

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4
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  1. If transporting chlorine, what must be in the vehicle?
A

A gas mask

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5
Q
  1. Compared to talking on a cell phone while driving, texting while driving is:
A

More dangerous

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6
Q
  1. An indicator that cargo contains hazardous materials is:
A

The cargo is stored in cylinder tanks

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7
Q
  1. A loss of air pressure in the emergency line will cause:
A

The tractor protection valve to close

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8
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  1. When coupling, after you’ve connected the air lines to the trailer, you should:
A

Supply air to the trailer

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9
Q
  1. The weight of a truck:
A

Is a major factor effecting stopping distance

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10
Q
  1. After coupling, there should be ____ between the upper and lower fifth wheel.
A

No space

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11
Q
  1. Roads are especially slippery when it first begins to rain because:
A

The fresh rain mixes with oil on the roadways

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12
Q
  1. Before a trip, you can make sure air flows to all trailers by:
A

Listening for air at the rear shut off valve

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13
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  1. Your engine runs a pump used during the delivery of compressed gas. After delivery, you should turn off the engine ____ unhooking the hoses.
A

Before

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14
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  1. When driving under wet conditions, a lack of spray coming from the tires of other vehicles indicates that:
A

Ice has formed on the road

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15
Q
  1. A Class 1 hazardous material is:
A

An explosive

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16
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  1. When carrying Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, your vehicle should not be:
A

Parked within 300 feet of a bridge

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17
Q

6 . If you are operating a vehicle built before 1998 and are unsure if the trailer has an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you can:

A

Check for wheel speed sensors coming from the back of the brakes

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18
Q

11 . To know which placard to use, you need to know:

A

The hazard class of the materials

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19
Q

12 . In a vehicle equipped with an automatic tractor protection valve, the valve will pop out when air pressure drops to a level between:

A

20 and 45 psi

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20
Q

14 . What does a shipping paper describe?

A

The materials being transported

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21
Q

15 . During a trip, the ____ should be open.

A

The inner shut off valves

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22
Q

7 . Before operating a tank vehicle, it is important to:

A

Check grounding and bonding cables

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23
Q

If a material is transported in a reportable quantity, the shipper displays the letters ___ on the shipping paper and package.

A

RQ

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24
Q

The identification numbers assigned to chemicals can be found:

A

In the DOT Emergency Response Guide

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25
Q

When you leave your vehicle you should:

A

NOT apply the service break

26
Q

Shipping papers must include:

A

An emergency response telephone number

27
Q

When it comes to hazardous materials transportation, the shipper:

A

Must package, mark, and label the materials

28
Q

Which of the following is NOT a place where the shipping papers may be kept?

A

In a pouch on the passengers door

29
Q

To apply the parking brakes:

A

Pull the parking brake control knob out

30
Q

Which of the following is NOT a way to know when to change gears?

A

Check that the pressure gauge shows normal oil pressure

31
Q

The trailer hand valve should be used:

A

Only to test the trailer breaks

32
Q

With low beams, drivers can see ahead about:

A

250 Feet

33
Q

How many drinks per hour can be handled by the liver?

A

About 1 drink an hour

34
Q

The tire load for each tire is stated:

A

On the side of the tire

35
Q

Most heavy-duty vehicles use:

A

Air brakes

36
Q

Column 2 in the Hazardous Material Table contains:

A

The HazMat description and shipping name

37
Q

Retarders:

A

Help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.

38
Q

If a vehicle is equipped with ABS, when you start the engine:

A

The ABS indicator light on the dash should come on and then turn off.

39
Q

To avoid a crash:

A

Stopping is not always the best thing to do

40
Q

If the “Hazard Class” or “Division” column of the Hazardous Material Table contains the word “Forbidden”, you should:

A

Never transport the “forbidden” material

41
Q

Emergency lines are often coded with the color ___ to keep from getting them mixed up with the service line.

A

Red

42
Q

When traveling with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, do not park within _____ of a building.

A

300 Feet

43
Q

Excessive use of the service brakes results in overheating. Too much heat can:

A

Make the brakes stop working

44
Q

If a drawbridge does not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you should:

A

Stop and look to make sure the draw is completely closed before crossing.

45
Q

A material’s hazard class reflects:

A

The risks associated with the material

46
Q

Front-end header boards:

A

Protect drivers from cargo in case of an accident or emergency stop.

47
Q

In vehicles with air brakes, the two markings on a front brake limiting valve are:

A

Normal and slippery

48
Q

What is outage?

A

The amount of empty space required inside a cargo tank.

49
Q

The shipper must certify on the shipping paper:

A

That the shipment has been prepared according to the rules.

50
Q

Retarders:

A

Can be noisy and may not be permitted everywhere.

51
Q

During freezing weather, which area is most likely to be slippery after it rains?

A

Bridges and shaded areas

52
Q

The service line is also called:

A

Control Line

53
Q

Explosives, flammable gases and flammable liquids should not be placed in a cargo space that has:

A

A heater

54
Q

Which of the following is a clue suggesting a shipment of HazMat?

A

Tanks with diamond labels or placards on the premises and the Type of business the shipper is in

55
Q

In a convex mirror everything appears:

A

Smaller

56
Q

An Anti-lock braking system:

A

Keeps your wheels from locking when you brake hard

57
Q

If the words “Inhalation Hazard” appears on the shipping paper, the __________ placard must be displayed.

A

Poisonous inhalation hazard and poison gas

58
Q

Controlled braking:

A

Can be used to keep your vehicle in a straight line and allow you to turn if necessary

59
Q

You as a driver should always:

A

Make emergency plans when you see a hazard

60
Q

Brake fade results from:

A

Excessive heat caused by using brakes too much

61
Q

Fully loaded rigs:

A

Are much more likely to roll over than empty rigs

62
Q

The regulations require that HazMat employees be trained and tested at least once every:

A

3 years

CDL B (4 decks)

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