True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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In a tank truck, bulkheads and baffles are the same thing.
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2.
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Tankers can roll over on curves when they are driving the speed limits posted on
the curve.
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3.
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When you load or unload a tank vehicle with bulkheads, you must check the
distribution of weight.
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4.
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Smooth bore tanks have nothing inside to slow down the flow of liquid in the
tank.
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5.
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A tank vehicle that has surge baffles can still have side-to-side surge.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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6.
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Hauling liquids in tankers requires special care for two reasons. One
reason is the ________ center of gravity.
a. | Flat. | b. | Wide. | c. | High. | d. | Low. |
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7.
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Liquid-tight separators between compartments inside a tank are
called:
a. | Bulkheads. | b. | Baffles. | c. | Barriers. | d. | Barricades. |
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A tank “baffle” is designed to:
a. | Detect tank leaks. | b. | Prevent spillage during
loading. | c. | Control liquid surge. | d. | Prevent liquid
expansion. |
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9.
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The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:
a. | The amount the liquid will expand in transit. | b. | The legal weight
limits. | c. | The weight of the liquid. | d. | All of the
above. |
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10.
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Which of the following are good safe driving rules for controlling surge when
braking to stop?
a. | Brake far in advance of a stop. | b. | Apply steady brake
pressure. | c. | Increase your following distance. | d. | All of the
above. |
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