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CDL - SECTION 8 - TANK VEHICLES fully solved
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CDL - SECTION 8 - TANK VEHICLES fullysolved
How are bulkheads different than baffles? - correct answer ✔✔Some liquid tanks are divided into several
smaller tanks by bulkheads
Baffled liquid tanks have bulkheads in them with holes that let the liquid flow through
Should a tank vehicle take curves, on ramps, or off ramps at the posted speed limits? - correct answer
✔✔Slow down before curves, then accelerate slightly through the curve. The posted speed for a curve
may be too fast for a tank vehicle... NO
How are smooth bore tankers different to drive than those with baffles? - correct answer ✔✔Un-baffled
liquid tankers (sometimes called "smooth bore" tanks) have nothing inside to slow down the flow of the
liquid. Therefore, forward-and back surge is very strong
What three things determine how much liquid you can load? - correct answer ✔✔• The amount the
liquid will expand in transit.
• The weight of the liquid.
• Legal weight limits.
What is outage? - correct answer ✔✔Liquids expand as they warm and you must leave room for the
expanding liquid. This is called "outage."
What two reasons make special care necessary when driving tank vehicles? - correct answer ✔✔high
center of gravity and liquid movement
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