CDL Study Guide: Tank Vehicle Endorsement

by Cdl Digest

Overview

This CDL practice test study guide contains information for those who drive tank vehicles; therefore needing a Tank Vehicle Endorsement on their CDL license.

In order to obtain a Tank Vehicle Endorsement, each applicant must have knowledge covering the following:

Causes, prevention, and effects of cargo surge on motor vehicle handling;
Proper braking procedures for the motor vehicle when it is empty, full and partially full;
Differences in handling of baffled/compartmental tank interiors versus non baffled motor vehicles;
Differences in tank vehicle type and construction;
Differences in cargo surge for liquids of varying product densities;
Effects of road grade and curvature on motor vehicle handling with filled, half filled and empty tanks;
Proper use of emergency systems; and
For drivers of DOT specification tank vehicles, retest and marking requirements.

Sections of this CDL Practice Test Study Guide include:

Inspecting Tank Vehicles
Driving Tank Vehicles
Safe Driving Rules
Sample Test
Sample Test Answers

Product Details

BN ID:	2940186711490
Publisher:	CDL Digest
Publication date:	11/18/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	158 KB

About the Author

CDL Digest is committed to bringing you up-to-date commercial drivers license (CDL) information and resources. CDL Digest understands just how frustrating and time consuming it can be to get your hands on all the information you need, whether you are an individual who is interested in obtaining a CDL license for the first time, a large truck or bus driver with years of experience, or a trucking company manager.