Georgia CDL Tanker Practice Test

The Georgia CDL Tanker test is a multiple-choice knowledge test you take for your commercial learner's permit. Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) says you need 80% to pass (source).

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Last reviewed against the Georgia CDL manual on October 15, 2026

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FirstTry CDL is a CDL permit test prep site by Hive Asset Group, LLC. It offers free exam-style practice tests built from the official CDL manual. FirstTry CDL is not affiliated with any DMV, FMCSA or government agency. Practice questions are exam-style questions built from the official CDL manual, not actual test questions.

Georgia CDL permit facts

What	What Georgia says	Source
Tanker pass mark	80%	Official page
CLP fee	$10	Official page
CLP validity	365 days (for permits issued on or after July 1, 2021)	Official page
Knowledge test retest wait	2 days after the first failure and any later failure	Official page
Test languages	You must be able to read and understand English, and all documents must be in English. The DDS manual says road signs and driving tests are in English only. Which languages the CDL knowledge tests come in is not stated on the official pages.	Official page

20 question Tanker practice test

1. The liquid wave hits the end of the tank. What does it tend to do to the truck?
1. A. Hold it in place
2. B. Pull it the other way
3. C. Push it the way the wave is moving
4. D. Lift the front wheels
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Answer: C. Push it the way the wave is moving
The manual says the wave tends to push the truck in the direction the wave is moving.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.2.2 Danger of Surge.
2. When does a Class C vehicle need the tank endorsement?
1. A. When it hauls any water
2. B. When it hauls dry hazmat
3. C. Never, Class C is exempt
4. D. When it hauls liquid or gas hazmat in tanks of the described size
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Answer: D. When it hauls liquid or gas hazmat in tanks of the described size
Class C vehicles need it when carrying hazmat in liquid or gas form in the rated tanks described.
From the official CDL manual, section 8 Tank Vehicles (introduction).
3. You are coming to a stop in a loaded tank vehicle. What should you NOT do?
1. A. Brake early
2. B. Leave more space ahead
3. C. Keep steady pressure
4. D. Release the brakes too soon
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Answer: D. Release the brakes too soon
The manual says not to release the brakes too soon when coming to a stop.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.3.2 Controlling Surge.
4. An officer finds your tank leaking. What will happen to you?
1. A. A warning only, then you drive on
2. B. You must drive to the next town
3. C. The load is just weighed
4. D. You will be cited and stopped from driving further
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Answer: D. You will be cited and stopped from driving further
The manual says you will be cited and prevented from driving further.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.1.1 Leaks.
5. Which vehicles are especially easy to roll over?
1. A. Liquid tankers
2. B. Empty flatbeds
3. C. Short vans
4. D. Light cars
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Answer: A. Liquid tankers
The manual says liquid tankers are especially easy to roll over.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.2.1 High Center of Gravity.
6. Which of these is special purpose equipment on a tank vehicle?
1. A. Grounding and bonding cables
2. B. A tire chain bag
3. C. A cargo net
4. D. A sleeper curtain
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Answer: A. Grounding and bonding cables
Grounding and bonding cables are listed as special purpose equipment to check.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.1.2 Check Special Purpose Equipment.
7. What does high center of gravity mean?
1. A. The truck sits very low
2. B. Much of the load's weight is carried high off the road
3. C. The load is light
4. D. The tank is empty
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Answer: B. Much of the load's weight is carried high off the road
The manual defines it as much of the load's weight carried high up off the road.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.2.1 High Center of Gravity.
8. How do you handle required equipment on your tanker?
1. A. Find out what is required, have it, and make sure it works
2. B. Carry it only if you have room
3. C. Carry it only on long trips
4. D. Wait for an officer to ask
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Answer: A. Find out what is required, have it, and make sure it works
The manual says to find out what you must carry and make sure you have it and that it works.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.1.3 Special Equipment.
9. Your tank has baffles. Which kind of surge can still happen?
1. A. Side-to-side surge
2. B. No surge at all
3. C. Only upward surge
4. D. Only forward surge
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Answer: A. Side-to-side surge
Side-to-side surge can still occur in a baffled tank, and it can cause a roll over.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.2.4 Baffled Tanks.
10. When must you inspect a tanker?
1. A. Only after a spill
2. B. Only once a month
3. C. Before loading, unloading, or driving
4. D. Only when the load is hazmat
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Answer: C. Before loading, unloading, or driving
The manual says to inspect before loading, unloading, or driving a tanker.
From the official CDL manual, section 8 Tank Vehicles (introduction).
11. Where should you look for signs of leaking?
1. A. Only inside the cab
2. B. Only on top of the tank
3. C. Under and around the vehicle
4. D. Only at the trailer lights
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Answer: C. Under and around the vehicle
The manual says to check under and around the vehicle for signs of leaking.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.1.1 Leaks.
12. What should you do with your following distance in a tank vehicle?
1. A. Make it shorter
2. B. Increase it
3. C. Keep it the same as a car
4. D. Ignore it when empty
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Answer: B. Increase it
The manual says to increase your following distance.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.3.2 Controlling Surge.
13. Which tank vehicle may take longer to stop?
1. A. A full one
2. B. A half full one
3. C. An empty one
4. D. They all stop in the same distance
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Answer: C. An empty one
Empty tank vehicles may take longer to stop than full ones.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.3.4 Stopping Distance.
14. What kind of brake pressure helps control surge?
1. A. A steady pressure
2. B. Pumping on and off
3. C. Very light taps
4. D. Hard then soft
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Answer: A. A steady pressure
The manual says to keep a steady pressure on the brakes.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.3.2 Controlling Surge.
15. What individual tank rated capacity (more than how many gallons) is part of the tank endorsement rule?
1. A. 119 gallons
2. B. 50 gallons
3. C. 500 gallons
4. D. 1000 gallons
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Answer: A. 119 gallons
The manual says an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons.
From the official CDL manual, section 8 Tank Vehicles (introduction).
16. How do wet roads change your normal stopping distance?
1. A. They add a few feet
2. B. They cut it in half
3. C. They do not change it
4. D. They double it
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Answer: D. They double it
Wet roads double the normal stopping distance.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.3.4 Stopping Distance.
17. When should you slow down for a curve in a tank vehicle?
1. A. After the curve
2. B. In the middle of the curve
3. C. Before the curve
4. D. Only on sharp curves
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Answer: C. Before the curve
The manual says to slow down before curves.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.3.3 Curves.
18. How do you often load heavy liquids?
1. A. Totally full
2. B. With no outage
3. C. Only on the left side
4. D. Only partly full
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Answer: D. Only partly full
You may often only partially fill tanks with heavy liquids.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.2.7 How Much to Load.
19. A leaking tank spills liquid on the road. Who may be liable for the clean-up?
1. A. You, the driver
2. B. Only the road crew
3. C. No one
4. D. Only other drivers
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Answer: A. You, the driver
The manual says you may be liable for the clean-up of any spill.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.1.1 Leaks.
20. You stop a partly filled tanker on ice at an intersection. What danger does the manual warn of?
1. A. The tank will freeze solid
2. B. The wave can shove the truck into the intersection
3. C. The load will turn to gas
4. D. The brakes will lock forever
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Answer: B. The wave can shove the truck into the intersection
On a slippery surface, the wave can shove a stopped truck out into an intersection.
From the official CDL manual, section 8.2.2 Danger of Surge.

Georgia CDL Tanker questions

What score do you need to pass the Georgia CDL Tanker test?

Georgia says you need 80% to pass the Tanker test.

Is the Georgia CDL Tanker test the same as other states?

The Tanker test is built on the same federal knowledge standards in every state, so the topics match the CDL manual. Georgia uses its own handbook: https://dds.georgia.gov/media/12646/download

How much does a CDL permit cost in Georgia?

CLP fee: $10.

What languages is the Georgia CDL knowledge test offered in?

You must be able to read and understand English, and all documents must be in English. The DDS manual says road signs and driving tests are in English only. Which languages the CDL knowledge tests come in is not stated on the official pages.

Sources

https://dds.georgia.gov/media/12646/download
https://dds.georgia.gov/fees-and-terms
https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenses-ids-and-permits/new-license-id-or-permit/how-do-i-cdl-license
Manual sections used in this test: 8 Tank Vehicles (introduction); 8.1.1 Leaks; 8.1.2 Check Special Purpose Equipment; 8.1.3 Special Equipment; 8.2.1 High Center of Gravity; 8.2.2 Danger of Surge; 8.2.4 Baffled Tanks; 8.2.7 How Much to Load; 8.3.2 Controlling Surge; 8.3.3 Curves; 8.3.4 Stopping Distance

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