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  • Updated for December 2024
  • Based on 2024 MI commercial driver's license manual

Free MI CDL Tanker Vehicles Practice Test 2024

Residents of Michigan are familiar with the harsh conditions brought by winter. Heavy snowfall and icy roads make it difficult for drivers to maintain traction and stable control of their vehicles. The Great Lakes create sudden and intense snowstorms, greatly reducing visibility. Yet, experienced commercial drivers navigate these hazardous conditions to provide transportation services, which keeps the economy stable.

Have you ever wondered how tankers manage these cold temperatures? They often use insulation or heating systems to keep the liquids at an appropriate temperature. Driving a tanker truck requires more than knowing how to press the pedals and turn the steering wheel. The official 2024 CDL manual (Michigan CDL Handbook 2024) explains various aspects of commercial driving, including the safe operation of tanker vehicles.

To drive tankers in Michigan, you must obtain a Tank Vehicles (N) endorsement on your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The Secretary of State (SOS) requires all applicants to pass a written knowledge test, which evaluates their knowledge of liquid cargo dynamics, safety protocols, loading and unloading procedures, and weather adaptation. While the CDL manual explains these concepts in detail, most students find the material too difficult to study. We’ll help you pass the Michigan CDL Tank Vehicles Endorsement test by providing an alternative resource that has helped many students who once found themselves in your situation.

Have you ever wanted to gain insight into the written knowledge test? While there’s no way to know which questions you’ll receive, we offer a helpful tool that can help you familiarize yourself with the content and format of the official exam. Updated for December 2024, these Michigan CDL Tanker Endorsement practice tests contain 20 questions based on the Tank Vehicles section of the CDL manual.

To pass, you’ll need to score at least 80%, but it is perfectly normal to fail on your first few attempts. Disregard the score while you are still in the learning phase and try to memorize the correct answers. Immediate feedback is provided after each question and the detailed explanation will help you understand why that specific answer is correct. The journey to becoming a tanker driver in Michigan starts here, but you’ll need to take small steps and be consistent in your progress to reach the end.

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  • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements
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What to expect on the actual MI DOS exam

20

questions

16

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

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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