New York CDL DMV Endorsement Tank 1

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1. When driving:

It is best to hide your intentions from others.

You should only use turn signals if there are vehicles near you.

You should not use turn signals in construction zones.

You should always use turn signals to warn others about your intentions.

It is important to communicate your intentions to others on the road. Make sure to signal before turning or changing lanes, even if no other vehicles are nearby.

2. When using a turn signal, you should not:

Signal early.

Signal continuously.

Cancel the turn signal after completing the turn.

Allow the turn signal to stay on long after the turn has been completed.

Always signal well ahead of a turn or lane change. Signal continuously until you have completed the turn or lane change, then be sure to cancel the signal so you do not confuse other drivers.

3. The trailer hand valve:

Should always be used for parking.

Should only be used for parking on a downhill.

Should never be used for parking.

Should only be used when transporting cargo.

The trailer hand valve should not be used for parking. This could cause all of the air to leak out of the braking system, resulting in the brakes releasing. Instead, use the parking brake.

4. When entering or crossing traffic while driving a combination vehicle, it is especially important that you:

Sound your horn.

Make sure there is a large enough gap for your vehicle.

Expect other drivers to make room for your vehicle.

Let other drivers wave you into their lane.

Combination vehicles require more space on the road than other vehicles. When entering or crossing traffic while driving a combination vehicle, it is especially important that there is a large enough gap in traffic for you to safely do so.

5. Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must have:

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).

Bluetooth.

GPS.

A rear back-up camera.

Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must be equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).

6. What is another name for the service line?

Control line

Exchange line

Surplus line

Parallel line

The service line, also called the control line or signal line, carries air to the trailer brakes and is controlled by the foot brake or trailer hand brake.

7. Most heavy-duty vehicles use ____ air brake systems.

Single

Dual

Triple

Quad

The majority of heavy-duty vehicles are equipped with dual air brake systems.

8. Failure to keep the fifth wheel plate properly greased could:

Cause the trailer to disconnect.

Cause steering problems.

Cause braking problems.

Affect the lights.

Failure to keep the fifth wheel plate properly lubricated can create friction between the tractor and trailer, causing steering problems.

9. Emergency equipment, such as a fire extinguisher, is:

Only needed for vehicles transporting hazardous materials.

Only needed for interstate travel.

Required.

Only required when transporting passengers.

All commercial motor vehicles are required to be equipped with the proper emergency equipment. This may include spare electrical fuses; three red reflective triangles, six fuses, or three liquid burning flares; and at least one properly charged and rated fire extinguisher.

10. If a trailer begins to skid, the driver should:

Lock the brakes.

Release the brakes.

Steer in the opposite direction.

Accelerate.

If your trailer starts to skid while you are braking, you should release the brakes and allow them to begin to regain traction. Once its wheels have regained their grip on the road, the trailer will begin to straighten out and follow the tractor.

11. If a truck is equipped, a trailer brake hand valve can be used to:

Add fuel to the vehicle.

Prevent the vehicle from rolling back when being started from a stop.

Check the oil level.

Load cargo.

If a tractor-trailer is so equipped, the trailer brake hand valve can be used to stop the vehicle from rolling back when being started from a stop.

12. In a vehicle equipped with an automatic tractor protection valve, the valve will pop out when:

Air pressure drops to a level between 20 and 45 psi.

You are experiencing a trailer jackknife.

Wheels have regained traction after a skid.

Air pressure is above 45 psi.

In vehicles equipped with an automatic tractor protection valve, the valve will pop out if air pressure drops to a level between 20 and 45 psi. When the valve pops out, the protection valve will close, stopping the flow of air.

13. During a trip, which shut-off valves should be open?

All shut-off valves should be open.

The rear shut-off valves should be open.

All shut-off valves should be in the open position, except the rear shut-off valves.

No shut-off valves should be open.

When starting a trip, be sure that all shut-off valves are in the open position, except for the last valves on the rear trailer. It is important that air reaches the brakes on all trailers and that the air is not able to escape from the back of the vehicle.

14. In addition to reading the manual, the best way to learn about transporting hazardous materials is to:

Talk to other people.

Attend hazardous materials training courses.

Guess.

Ask a police officer.

While the manual contains all of the information needed to pass the written exam for a hazardous materials endorsement, it does not contain all of the information necessary to do the job safely. You can learn more by attending hazardous materials training courses.

15. A driver needs a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement to transport hazardous materials in:

A vehicle requiring a Class A license.

A vehicle requiring a Class B license.

A vehicle requiring a Class C license.

Any sized vehicle.

You must have a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement to operate a vehicle of any size to transport hazardous materials.

16. A material’s hazard class reflects:

The risks associated with the material.

The amount of packaging required to make the shipment.

The location on the trailer where items may be placed.

How the material should be loaded and unloaded.

There are nine different hazard classes. A material's hazard class reflects its associated risks.

17. If carrying a heavy load that is slowing you down, you should:

Drive in the left lane.

Drive in the right lane.

Drive on the shoulder.

Keep the vehicle in second gear.

The right lanes of a roadway are generally intended for vehicles traveling more slowly than surrounding traffic. If being slowed down by a heavy load, you should stay in the right lane.

18. If a tire rim is damaged, it should be:

Left on the vehicle.

Welded to repair the damage.

Replaced.

Put on the axle farthest from the driver.

Wheels or rims with welding repairs are not safe.

19. When other vehicles have trouble seeing you at dawn or dusk, you can increase your visibility by:

Turning on your four-way flashers.

Honking your horn.

Turning on your headlights.

Turning on your windshield wipers.

At dawn or dusk, and in snowy or rainy conditions, you should turn on your headlights to make it easier for other road users to see your vehicle.

20. If transporting chlorine, what must be kept in the vehicle?

A phone with emergency numbers programmed

An approved gas mask

A chemical suit

Directions for emergency personnel

A driver transporting chlorine in cargo tanks must keep an approved gas mask and an emergency kit in their vehicle.

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