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Free KY CDL Tanker Vehicles Practice Test 2024

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

When it comes to commercial driving, there are plenty of career opportunities to choose from. Those who want to drive tanker vehicles will start a difficult but rewarding journey. Kentucky is home to several companies involved in the distribution of fuel from refineries to gas stations and storage facilities. These companies are looking for experienced commercial drivers who possess the Tank Vehicles (N) and HazMat (H) endorsements on their CDL.

Nobody is born an excellent driver, and this skill can only be improved with practice. You don’t need a natural talent to haul fuel from Louisville to Lexington, but perseverance and consistency will get you far in your commercial career. Everyone makes mistakes. It is a normal part of life, which teaches us important lessons with every blunder we make. But when tasked with such a serious responsibility, it is crucial to be cautious and constantly on high alert.

While you are training on our free Kentucky CDL Tanker Endorsement practice tests, your mistakes will be pointed out before you reach the end. Immediate feedback is provided after every question in the form of a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Make good use of this explanation, which allows you to fully understand the question at hand before proceeding to the next one.

Updated for December 2024, these practice tests closely resemble the official written exam. The only notable difference is the lack of a timer, which we have omitted to make it easier for students who are feeling pressured by an active countdown. Take as long as you need before selecting an answer, and if you are not sure of your choice, you can search the CDL manual for confirmation.

Our helpful AI coach will be present during your training sessions, ready to assist you whenever needed. Even if you’ve successfully memorized all aspects of driving a tanker, it is normal to get stuck on a few difficult questions. You can request a hint which will guide you in the right direction without revealing the correct answer. Additionally, our helpful assistant can provide real-life examples to help you better understand each situation presented in the questions.

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Perfect for

  • First-time KY CDL and CLP applicants
  • CDL holders adding endorsements
  • KY CDL renewal applicants
KY commercial driver's license

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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