Liquid shifting around inside a tank that is only partly full is known as:

Answer options

Why

When a tank is not completely full, the cargo has room to rush forward, backward or sideways as the vehicle moves, and this shifting is called surge. When the moving liquid reaches the end of the tank, it can push the vehicle in the direction the liquid is traveling.

About this question

Topic: Tank vehicles   License: CDL

Part of these practice sets:

• Liquid Surge and Tanker Handling

Where it applies: Asked in every state.

Practice the whole set

This question is part of Liquid Surge and Tanker Handling (20 questions). Take the full set and check your score.

More questions from Liquid Surge and Tanker Handling

• Under which of these conditions does liquid surge create the most danger?
• What effect can a surging liquid load have on how a tanker handles?
• A tanker driver brakes while steering sharply into a turn. What could result?
• Which statement about liquid surge in a tank vehicle is true?
• Which braking method works best for keeping liquid surge under control?
• Tankers hauling liquid need careful handling largely because of where their center of gravity sits. Where is it?
• A tanker driver comes to a curve or a freeway ramp that has a posted speed. How fast should the tanker go through it?
• Which of the following is true for someone driving a tank vehicle?