CDL · Tank vehicles
When driving a tanker, you should cut your speed to a safe level before a curve. Once you are in the curve, you should:
Correct answer: Accelerate gently through it.
Answer options
- ABrake lightly all the way through
- BAccelerate gently through it Correct
- CShift into neutral and coast
Why
Finishing your slowing before the curve and then adding a little power through it keeps the tanker stable and its load settled, which lowers the risk of a rollover. Braking in the curve makes it easier to lock the wheels and skid, and coasting in neutral takes away the control that engine power gives you.
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Topic: Tank vehicles License: CDL
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