CDL · Tank vehicles
A typical gasoline tanker built to the DOT-406 or MC-306 specification holds about how many gallons?
Correct answer: 9,000 gallons.
Answer options
- A13,000 gallons
- B9,000 gallons Correct
- C5,000 gallons
Why
DOT-406 is the current specification for cargo tanks that haul gasoline and similar fuels, replacing the older MC-306, and a typical tank trailer of this type carries roughly 9,000 gallons.
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Topic: Tank vehicles License: CDL
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