CDL · Tank vehicles
A tanker driver brakes while steering sharply into a turn. What could result?
Correct answer: The tanker could roll over.
Answer options
- AThe tanker could fail to slow down at all
- BThe tanker could become steadier as the liquid settles
- CThe tanker could roll over Correct
Why
Baffles can slow liquid moving toward the front or rear, but they do little to stop it from sloshing sideways. A sharp turn while braking throws the cargo to one side, and that sudden shift of weight can tip a top-heavy tanker over.
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Topic: Tank vehicles License: CDL
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