CDL · Tank vehicles
As you empty the compartments of a tank that is divided by bulkheads, what should you watch closely?
Correct answer: How the weight is distributed.
Answer options
- AHow much water the cargo contains
- BHow the weight is distributed Correct
- CThe engine's air-to-fuel mixture
Why
Bulkheads split a tank into several smaller compartments, and emptying them in a careless order can leave too much weight over the front or the rear of the vehicle. Keep track of how the remaining load is spread out as each compartment is unloaded.
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Topic: Tank vehicles License: CDL
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