CDL Tanker Endorsement Practice Test 2026
The tank vehicle (N) endorsement covers trucks that haul liquids or gases in large tanks. These questions cover when the endorsement is needed, tank inspection, surge, baffles and bulkheads, outage, and driving a top-heavy vehicle.
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Det officiella provet har 20 frågor. Godkänt: Varies by state; usually 20 questions, with 16 correct needed (80%). Ansvarig: Your state driver licensing agency, under federal rules set by FMCSA (49 CFR Part 383). Öva gratis här med 50 frågor, alla med svar och förklaring. Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 10 oktober 2026.
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Svar: B. Each over 119 gallons, and 1,000 gallons or more in total
You need a tank endorsement when individual tanks are rated over 119 gallons and the total is 1,000 gallons or more.
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Svar: A. Yes: each is over 119 gallons and the total is 1,200
Each tank is over 119 gallons and together they hold 1,000 gallons or more. The liquid does not have to be hazardous.
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Svar: C. No, because no single tank is over 119 gallons
Both parts of the definition must be met: tanks over 119 gallons each and 1,000 gallons or more in total.
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Svar: C. No, any liquid or gas counts
The tank endorsement is about the tank, not what is in it. Milk or water in a large tank counts.
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Svar: C. Yes, temporary tanks count too
The endorsement applies to tanks that are either permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle.
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Svar: A. Tank and hazmat endorsements
Class C drivers need the tank endorsement when hauling hazardous materials in liquid or gas form in tanks of that size, plus the hazmat endorsement.
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Svar: D. A knowledge test
The tank vehicle endorsement requires a knowledge test.
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Svar: B. You passed both the tank and hazmat tests
The X endorsement combines tank vehicle (N) and hazardous materials (H).
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Svar: C. Only an empty tank vehicle
A CLP holder with an N endorsement may only operate an empty tank vehicle.
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Svar: B. Before loading, unloading or driving
Inspect the tank vehicle before you load, unload or drive it.
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Svar: C. Leaks under and around it
Check for leaks anywhere on the vehicle. Carrying product in a leaking tank is a crime.
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Svar: D. They can be cited and made to pay for cleanup
A leaking tank is treated as a crime. You can be cited, kept from driving further, and made liable for the spill cleanup.
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Svar: B. That they are in the correct position
Make sure all valves are in the right position before loading, unloading or moving.
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Svar: D. That they have gaskets and close properly
Manhole covers must have gaskets and close correctly. Keep the vents clear.
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Svar: C. Grounding and bonding cables
Tank vehicles may have vapor recovery kits, grounding and bonding cables, emergency shut-off systems and built-in fire extinguishers.
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Svar: D. No, never
Never drive a tank vehicle with open valves or manhole covers.
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Svar: D. They have a high center of gravity
Most of the load's weight sits high above the road, which makes the vehicle top-heavy.
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Svar: D. Well below the posted speed
Tankers can roll over at the posted speed limits for curves. Take highway curves and ramps well below posted speeds.
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Svar: B. Liquid moving back and forth in a tank
In a partly full tank, the liquid moves. This movement is called surge.
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Svar: A. The liquid has room to move and surge
Partly filled tanks let the liquid move, which can push the truck around.
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Svar: B. The wave can push the truck forward
When you stop, liquid surges forward and back. The wave can push the truck forward, even into an intersection on a slippery road.
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Svar: B. It can push a stopped truck into an intersection
On slippery surfaces, surge can push a stopped truck forward. Know how your vehicle handles.
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Svar: C. Walls that divide the tank into compartments
Bulkheads divide a tank into smaller tanks. When loading, watch the weight distribution.
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Svar: B. Not too much weight at the front or rear
Pay attention to weight distribution so you don't overload the front or rear of the vehicle.
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Svar: A. Bulkheads with holes that let liquid through
Baffles are bulkheads with holes. They slow front-to-back surge.
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Det riktiga provet: Varies by state; usually 20 questions, with 16 correct needed (80%)
Bra att veta före provet
- Federal rules set the passing score for every CDL knowledge test: you must answer at least 80% of the questions correctly.
- The tank vehicle test has 20 questions in states such as Washington and Illinois, so you need 16 correct answers.
- You need the tank endorsement to haul liquid or gas in tanks rated over 119 gallons each and 1,000 gallons or more in total.
- The tank endorsement needs a knowledge test only.
- A CLP holder with an N endorsement may drive only an empty tank vehicle.
- The X endorsement combines tank (N) and hazardous materials (H); you must pass both knowledge tests.
Vanliga frågor
When do I need a tanker endorsement?
When you haul any liquid or gas in tanks rated over 119 gallons each and 1,000 gallons or more in total. The liquid does not have to be hazardous.
How many questions are on the tanker test?
Each state sets the number, but Washington and Illinois both use 20 questions. You need 16 correct to pass.
Is there a skills test for the tank endorsement?
No. Federal rules require only a knowledge test for the tank vehicle endorsement.
What is outage?
Outage is the empty space left at the top of a tank so the liquid can expand as it warms. Never fill a cargo tank all the way.
Källor
- Georgia DDS CDL Manual, Section 8: Tank Vehicles
- 49 CFR Part 383 Subpart F: Vehicle groups and endorsements (eCFR)
- 49 CFR Part 383: Commercial driver's license standards (eCFR)
- Illinois Administrative Code, Title 92, Section 1030.81: CDL endorsement tests
- 49 CFR Part 392: Driving of commercial motor vehicles (eCFR)
- 49 CFR Part 397: Transportation of hazardous materials; driving and parking rules (eCFR)
- California DMV Commercial Driver Handbook, Section 9: Hazardous Materials
- Washington State Department of Licensing: CDL knowledge test