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IA CDL Tanker Vehicles Practice Test 2 2026

Avg. pass rate on our IA tests: 58%.
Average pass rate for this test: 43%.
Hard
6 min
75% fail this test first try • Better here than at DOT
Score distribution:
90-100=>20%
80-89=>0%
70-79=>40%
60-69=>20%
<60%=>20%
Avg. first-try score: 75%

Welcome to our second Iowa CDL Tanker Vehicles Practice Test, the solution to your study needs! This intuitive tool can make the difference between failing and passing the official Tank Vehicles Knowledge Exam. You can use it to strengthen your knowledge and build confidence before exam day. As you begin your learning phase, you should dedicate the following weeks to studying commercial driving theory. This subject is discussed in the National CDL Manual (Iowa CDL Handbook 2026), an official resource published by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Each question included in this practice test comes with a detailed explanation, which is provided right after you select an answer. If you make a mistake, you will immediately know what went wrong. Please pay attention to this feedback and note it in a notebook or notebook app for future reference. Learn from your mistakes as soon as they occur and improve your knowledge through active learning.

You are more likely to make avoidable mistakes if you rush. Too many students fail their theory exams by not taking the time to read each question carefully. In fact, this practice test has a pass rate of only 43%. It’s better to make mistakes in an educational environment that supports your learning, but you should finish each practice session at your own pace. Many of our practice tests are untimed, including this one.

IA CDL Tanker Vehicles Practice Test 2 2026
IA commercial driver's license
Original questions by our team Based on 2026 IA CDL Handbook

Reviewed for legal and handbook accuracy

Steven Litvintchouk

M.S., Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)

Last verified for accuracy on

Test design and learning experience oversight

Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

Questions are created and maintained by the Driving-Tests.org content team following our multi-layer editorial process and updated whenever the Iowa DOT changes its handbook or website information. Official sources we check: 

About the Iowa CDL

Today, 37 Iowa practice sessions have been completed by aspiring commercial drivers like you. Several online tools are available to aid your study, but our practice tests are the most efficient. You can begin training with this practice test whenever you’re ready. Meanwhile, you should also check out our Free Iowa CDL Permit Practice Test, which makes the complex topic of general commercial driving theory easier to understand.

Becoming a safe and responsible tanker driver takes time and effort. It may take you weeks or months to fully master this subject. During this time, you should develop a study routine you can follow consistently. With nonstop access to our practice tests, you benefit from the flexibility of studying on your own schedule.

More IA CDL test resources

  1. Tanker Vehicles Test 1
  2. Tanker Vehicles Test 2 (you are here)
  3. Tanker Vehicles Exam Simulator

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