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Free IA CDL Tanker Vehicles Practice Test 2024

Part of mandatory Entry-Level Driver Training Course Based on 2024 IA commercial driver's license manualAvailable in EN, ES
20questions
4mistakes allowed
80%passing score

In Iowa, all drivers are required to have a Tank (N) endorsement to operate vehicles designed to transport significant quantities of liquid or gaseous materials in tanks. With a tank (N) endorsement, you are allowed to transport liquids or gases in tanks individually rated at 119 gallons or more, or with a combined capacity of 1,000 gallons or more.

To obtain such an endorsement on their commercial driver’s license (CDL), all drivers must pass a knowledge test that covers the unique operational procedures associated with these vehicles. After all, you’re responsible for transporting a high volume of potentially dangerous liquids or gases, so it is crucial that you get proper training and master specific aspects such as the dynamics of liquid movement.

Aspiring students who are obtaining a CDL for the first time will also need to pass the standard CDL skills test, which includes a pre-trip inspection, a basic control skills test and a road test. You must pass these tests in a vehicle that is representative of the class of CDL you’re applying for.

There are plenty of online resources that help you prepare for the written exam. While you may already be familiar with the official 2024 CDL manual (https://m.driving-tests.org/iowa/ia-cdl-handbook/), it’s better to also practice and test the knowledge you have just gained. Our CDL Tanker practice tests are a great place to start since they closely reflect the official exam. Each practice test has 20 questions and is updated for November 2024.

To pass each practice test, you’ll need to provide a correct answer to 80% of the questions. While there are multiple answer options, keep in mind that only one of them is correct. Since there is no time limit, you won’t feel the pressure of a countdown. Take your time to fully understand the question and pick the answer that makes the most sense to you. Detailed feedback is provided after each question, and the question comes with a detailed explanation, so you won’t have to wait until the end to know what went wrong.

Your commercial driver’s license (CDL) is not transferable if you move to another state. Since you’ll have to obtain this endorsement again, make sure to check our tanker endorsement test collection. It features a detailed guide and similar practice tests for all 50 US states, plus Washington, DC.

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Perfect for

  • First-time IA CDL and CLP applicants
  • CDL holders adding endorsements
  • IA CDL renewal applicants
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What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions20
How many correct answers to pass16
Passing score80%
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List of questions (classic view)

  1. Side-to-side surge can cause
  2. How does liquid surge affect the handling of a tanker?
  3. Hauling liquids in tankers requires special care for which of the following reasons?
  4. How would you expect a truck with a cargo tank that has baffles to handle on the road?
  5. A smooth bore tank is also known as
  6. Empty trucks
  7. A tank endorsement is required for certain vehicles that transport
  8. The best way to take a curve in a tanker is to slow to a safe speed before entering the curve and then _________ as you go through it.
  9. The liquid in a tank with baffles can still have what kind of surge?
  10. You should be very cautious when driving smooth bore tankers, especially when you are
  11. You should know the outage needed for the liquids you carry because
  12. When you load the small tanks of a cargo tank equipped with bulkheads, you should check the
  13. A baffled tanker is one with
  14. You are driving on a clear night. You must dim your headlights from high to low. You should adjust your speed so you can stop within
  15. When your cargo tank has baffles, what handling effect do you expect?
  16. The movement of the liquid in partially filled tanks is called
  17. When should the driver of a tanker that has lost its brakes use a truck escape ramp?
  18. You are driving a tanker truck. The front wheels begin to skid. Which of these is most likely to occur?
  19. An emergency forces you to stop your tanker quickly or crash. You should
  20. Which of these statements about tankers are true?

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