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Tank Endorsement Test | South Dakota 2025 #1 Page 3 of 3
Train for FREE with our South Dakota tank endorsement practice test online. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a SD tank license in 2025, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that DMV requirements for issuing a CDL tank vehicle endorsement may vary from state to state.
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15 . When a vehicle is started:
The hood must be open.
After starting a vehicle's engine, you should see the warning lights and buzzers go out right away. If they remain on, there is something wrong with your vehicle.
16 . What is a drawback of retarders?
A retarder is a device that helps to slow a vehicle, reducing the need for a driver to use the brakes. However, these devices can be noisy and are not permitted everywhere.
17 . What can be a clue that a shipment may contain hazardous materials?
The road is made of gravel.
One clue that a shipment may contain hazardous materials is that the shipper is in a line of business that you would expect to involve hazardous materials. Examples of such businesses include paint dealers, chemical suppliers, scientific supply houses, pest control companies, agricultural suppliers, and dealers in explosives, fireworks, or munitions.
18 . When driving a tank vehicle, valves or manhole covers:
You should never drive a tank vehicle with open valves or manhole covers.
19 . The only way to properly check tire pressure is by:
Measuring the height of the tire.
You should examine your tires at the beginning of every trip and after every stop to ensure that they are properly inflated. The only acceptable way to check tire pressure is to use a tire pressure gauge.
20 . In the event of a cargo fire, opening trailer doors may cause a fire to expand because:
It will provide more light.
