CDL Tanker (N) endorsement knowledge test study guide
CDL Tanker (N) endorsement knowledge test, administered by state DMV/DOT under FMCSA, is mapped here as 7 topic areas; the heaviest are Surge Physics (22%), Tank Types (20%) and Definition & Scope (16%).
About this course: Understand liquid surge, tank types, inspections and safer driving decisions.
Topic areas and weights
| Topic area | Weight | Concepts | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definition & Scope | 16% | 0 | Section below |
| Surge Physics | 22% | 0 | Section below |
| Tank Types | 20% | 0 | Section below |
| Outage & Filling | 12% | 0 | Section below |
| Braking & Stopping | 16% | 0 | Section below |
| Curves & Rollover | 9% | 0 | Section below |
| Inspection & Emergencies | 5% | 0 | Section below |
Study plan in this course
- Do I Even Need the N? — the 119/1,000 rule: Definition & Scope — 5 cards · free
- The Surge Story — feel the load move: Surge Physics — 6 cards · free
- Baffled, Bulkhead, Smooth Bore — the memorization wall: Tank Types — 6 cards · full course
- Outage — leave the liquid room to grow: Outage & Filling — 4 cards · full course
- Braking — early, even, easy off: Braking & Stopping — 5 cards · full course
- High and Tippy — curves and rollover: Curves & Rollover — 3 cards · full course
- Inspection & Emergencies — keep it sealed, keep it safe: Inspection & Emergencies — 3 cards · full course
Definition & Scope
Definition & Scope carries 16% of the CDL Tanker (N) endorsement knowledge test blueprint used in this course, the third-largest of its 7 weighted areas. The course teaches it in 1 study unit: Definition & Scope.
In the app this area comes with 5 memory cards and 7 module-quiz questions and is part of the free starting modules.
Surge Physics
Surge Physics carries 22% of the CDL Tanker (N) endorsement knowledge test blueprint used in this course, the largest of its 7 weighted areas. The course teaches it in 1 study unit: Surge Physics.
In the app this area comes with 6 memory cards and 8 module-quiz questions and is part of the free starting modules.
Tank Types
Tank Types carries 20% of the CDL Tanker (N) endorsement knowledge test blueprint used in this course, the second-largest of its 7 weighted areas. The course teaches it in 1 study unit: Tank Types.
In the app this area comes with 6 memory cards and 7 module-quiz questions in the full course.
Outage & Filling
Outage & Filling carries 12% of the CDL Tanker (N) endorsement knowledge test blueprint used in this course, the 5th-largest of its 7 weighted areas. The course teaches it in 1 study unit: Outage & Filling.
In the app this area comes with 4 memory cards and 5 module-quiz questions in the full course.
Braking & Stopping
Braking & Stopping carries 16% of the CDL Tanker (N) endorsement knowledge test blueprint used in this course, the 4th-largest of its 7 weighted areas. The course teaches it in 1 study unit: Braking & Stopping.
In the app this area comes with 5 memory cards and 7 module-quiz questions in the full course.
Curves & Rollover
Curves & Rollover carries 9% of the CDL Tanker (N) endorsement knowledge test blueprint used in this course, the 6th-largest of its 7 weighted areas. The course teaches it in 1 study unit: Curves & Rollover.
In the app this area comes with 3 memory cards and 4 module-quiz questions in the full course.
Inspection & Emergencies
Inspection & Emergencies carries 5% of the CDL Tanker (N) endorsement knowledge test blueprint used in this course, the 7th-largest of its 7 weighted areas. The course teaches it in 1 study unit: Inspection & Emergencies.
In the app this area comes with 3 memory cards and 7 module-quiz questions in the full course.
Official references
- 49 CFR: 383.5
- State CDL Manual
- AAMVA CDL model manual