CDL · Tank vehicles
If you knowingly drive a tank vehicle that has a leak, what may happen?
Correct answer: You may be ticketed and placed out of service.
Answer options
- AYou may be ticketed and placed out of service. Correct
- BYou may be ticketed but allowed to finish the trip.
- CYou may receive a warning, with no other penalty.
Why
Knowingly operating a leaking tanker is against the law. A driver caught doing it can be cited and kept from driving any farther.
About this question
Topic: Tank vehicles License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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This question is part of Tank Inspection, Loading and Outage (20 questions). Take the full set and check your score.
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