CDL · Tank vehicles
Under which of these conditions does liquid surge create the most danger?
Correct answer: On slick pavement.
Answer options
- AOn steep hills and grades
- BOn slick pavement Correct
- CIn heavy city traffic
Why
When you brake, the liquid rushes toward the front of the tank and its force shoves the truck ahead. On ice or another slick surface the tires cannot resist that push, so even a stopped truck can be driven into another vehicle or out into an intersection.
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Topic: Tank vehicles License: CDL
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