CDL · Tank vehicles
In tank vehicle terms, what is meant by "outage"?
Correct answer: Empty space left in a tank so the liquid can expand.
Answer options
- AHow much the liquid cargo in the tank weighs in total
- BEmpty space left in a tank so the liquid can expand Correct
- CHow quickly the tank empties during unloading
Why
Because liquids expand when their temperature rises, a tank should never be loaded completely full; the unfilled space kept for that growth is called outage. The amount required varies from one liquid to another.
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Topic: Tank vehicles License: CDL
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