CDL · Tank vehicles
When deciding how much liquid to put into a cargo tank, a driver must take into account:
Correct answer: All of these are correct.
Answer options
- AHow much the liquid will expand during the trip
- BThe legal limits on vehicle weight
- CAll of these are correct Correct
Why
Two limits apply at the same time: the load must not put the vehicle over legal weight limits, and enough room must remain for the liquid to expand on the road. A driver has to account for both before filling the tank.
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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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