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  • Updated for October 2024
  • Based on 2024 NY commercial driver's license manual

Free NY CDL Tanker Vehicles Practice Test 2024

Aspiring commercial drivers must pass the NY CDL tanker tests to drive tankers, which have some unique handling and safety requirements. It is not easy to handle such vehicles; special training is required. The Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement is added to your class A, class B or class C CDL and it is required for operating vehicles that transport significant quantities of liquids or gases. In New York, students may obtain other endorsements as well, including Hazardous Materials (H) and Double and Triple Trailers (T).

With a tank (N) endorsement, you are allowed to transport liquids or gases in tanks individually rated at 119 gallons or more, or with a combined capacity of 1,000 gallons or more. Since you’ll be carrying such a high load, it is crucial that you master the controls of heavy vehicles and take safety measures that prevent accidents from happening. Drivers might also want to pursue a hazmat (H) endorsement since hazardous materials are frequently transported in liquid form.

Students have to go through 2 different tests. One of them evaluates their knowledge in a written format while the other one places them behind the wheel of an actual tanker, where theory is put into practice. Our CDL tanker endorsement practice tests are a great place to start since they help you get an idea about the official exam and the questions you can expect.

Each of these practice tests features 20 questions based on the official 2024 CDL manual (https://commackpl.driving-tests.org/new-york/ny-cdl-handbook/). These questions have multiple answer options, but only one of them is correct. To pass, you must get 16 correct answers, which is roughly 80% of the entire test. Unlike the actual exam, there is no time limit for this practice test, which lets you take as long as you need before you submit an answer.

When you do so, immediate feedback is provided with a detailed explanation. This feature allows students to understand their mistakes and study the specific areas where they lack extensive knowledge. Additionally, you can further prepare for this endorsement with our specialized tanker endorsement test collection, which features a comprehensive guide and viable alternatives for all 50 US states plus Washington, DC.

  • Perfect for first-time and renewal CDL/CLP applicants, and those adding endorsements

What you need to know

6 min to complete
Available in EN and ES
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

What to expect on the actual NY DMV 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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