Tank Vehicles

What is required if your vehicle needs a Class A or B CDL and you want to haul a liquid or liquid gas in a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons?

• A special endorsement

• No additional requirements

• A different class of CDL

• A permit from the Department of Transportation

What should you check on all tank vehicles to ensure safety before driving?

• Brakes

• Tires

• Lights

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a special purpose equipment to check on a tank vehicle?

• A) Vapor recovery kits

• B) Grounding and bonding cables

• C) Built in fire extinguisher

• D) Sunroof

What is the effect of a high center of gravity on tank vehicles?

• It increases stability.

• It decreases stability.

• It has no effect on stability.

• It improves fuel efficiency.

What is liquid surge and how can it affect the handling of tank vehicles?

• Liquid surge is the movement of liquid in a tank vehicle that can cause the vehicle to move in the direction of the surge, affecting handling.

• Liquid surge is a type of fuel used in tank vehicles to improve handling.

• Liquid surge is a safety feature in tank vehicles that prevents movement of liquid.

• Liquid surge is a method of cleaning tank vehicles to improve handling.

Bulkheads and baffles are different in that:

• bulkheads are structural barriers while baffles are flow-directing panels

• bulkheads are used for decoration while baffles are used for insulation

• bulkheads are temporary structures while baffles are permanent

• bulkheads are used in aircraft while baffles are used in ships

A tank vehicle should take curves, on ramps, or off ramps at:

• the posted speed limits.

• a speed lower than the posted speed limits.

• a speed higher than the posted speed limits.

How are smooth bore tankers different to drive than those with baffles?

• Smooth bore tankers are easier to drive than those with baffles.

• Smooth bore tankers are more challenging to drive due to liquid movement.

• There is no difference in driving smooth bore tankers and those with baffles.

• Smooth bore tankers are safer to drive than those with baffles.

The three things that determine how much liquid you can load are:

• Weight, volume, and temperature

• Color, density, and viscosity

• Pressure, container size, and temperature

• Weight, container size, and pressure

An outage is:

• A period when a service is unavailable

• A type of electrical device

• A method of data encryption

• A software development process