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Free MD CDL Tanker Vehicles Practice Test 2025
Part of mandatory Entry-Level Driver Training Course Based on 2025 MD commercial driver's license manualAvailable in EN, ES
20questions
4mistakes allowed
80%passing score
Interstate 495, also known as the Capital Beltway, surrounds Washington, D.C. and passes through parts of Maryland and Virginia. This beltway is one of the busiest and most important roadways in the country. Not only does it serve as a vital route for commuters, but it also connects with other major highways. Commercial drivers are familiar with every section of this famous road, often transited by heavy trucks.
As you join the traffic, it won’t take long to see a tanker. You’ll notice how it keeps a large distance from the vehicle in front, creating a long gap. Some drivers are tempted to enter or cross this gap without knowing it is a useful safety measure employed by the tanker driver. Tankers take longer to stop because their center of gravity is relatively high and constantly shifts as an effect of liquid surge.
In Maryland, anyone who wants to drive tankers must fully master this subject. You’ll need a Tank Vehicles (N) endorsement on your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and there are no shortcuts on how to get it. You must pass a written test that evaluates your knowledge of emergency protocols, the pre-trip inspection procedure, loading and unloading procedures, and driving techniques. You can take the written test either before or after you get your CDL.
If that’s a lot to take in, we recommend breaking this process into smaller steps. You’ll begin with the learning phase, where you’ll familiarize yourself with the information found in the official 2025 CDL manual (Maryland CDL Handbook 2025). While this resource is helpful for new drivers, some students find the material too difficult to study.
That’s why we offer a series of Tanker Endorsement practice tests specific to the state of Maryland. Each practice test consists of 20 questions and comes with several features. For your ease of use, we have introduced a voiceover option and the ability to change the font size. If the battery of your wireless mouse suddenly depletes during a session, you can use the “Shift + ?” key combination to display a list of keyboard shortcuts.
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- First-time MD CDL and CLP applicants
- CDL holders adding endorsements
- MD CDL renewal applicants
What to expect on the actual exam
| How many questions | 20 |
|---|---|
| How many correct answers to pass | 16 |
| Passing score | 80% |
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List of questions (classic view)
- Side-to-side surge can cause
- How does liquid surge affect the handling of a tanker?
- Hauling liquids in tankers requires special care for which of the following reasons?
- How would you expect a truck with a cargo tank that has baffles to handle on the road?
- A smooth bore tank is also known as
- Empty trucks
- A tank endorsement is required for certain vehicles that transport
- 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.
- The liquid in a tank with baffles can still have what kind of surge?
- You should be very cautious when driving smooth bore tankers, especially when you are
- You should know the outage needed for the liquids you carry because
- When you load the small tanks of a cargo tank equipped with bulkheads, you should check the
- A baffled tanker is one with
- 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
- When your cargo tank has baffles, what handling effect do you expect?
- The movement of the liquid in partially filled tanks is called
- When should the driver of a tanker that has lost its brakes use a truck escape ramp?
- You are driving a tanker truck. The front wheels begin to skid. Which of these is most likely to occur?
- An emergency forces you to stop your tanker quickly or crash. You should
- Which of these statements about tankers are true?
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