CDL · Tank vehicles
Which description fits a portable tank?
Correct answer: A bulk container that is not permanently attached to a vehicle.
Answer options
- AA bulk container that can never hold more than 1,000 gallons
- BA bulk container that can be filled only while on a vehicle
- CA bulk container that is not permanently attached to a vehicle Correct
Why
A portable tank is designed to be filled and emptied while it sits off the vehicle, and it goes onto a truck only for transport. A cargo tank, by contrast, stays fixed to the vehicle while it is loaded and unloaded.
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Topic: Tank vehicles License: CDL
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