🛢️CDL Tanker — Question 20 of 20
You should be extremely cautious when driving smooth bore tanks, especially when you are:
Answer: B
Starting or stopping.
Smoothbore tanks have no baffles to slow down the surging of liquids front and back when braking, accelerating or cornering. Be very careful when transporting these types of tanks since the cargo is literally shifting and moving around the entire time.
All choices
- ALoading and unloading.
- BStarting or stopping.
- CGoing up and downhill.
CDL Tanker Test Info
Questions on Exam
20
Passing Score
80%
Time Limit
Typically 30 minutes; varies by testing location
The Tanker test content is federally standardized, so this question applies in every state. Age limits, fees, and testing procedures do vary — check your state's CDL requirements.
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