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What is a tank vehicle?
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vehicle has fixed tanks or portable tanks of 1,000 gallons or more. includes tank in excess of 119gallons mounted on any vehicle that requires a CDL or placards
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What is the most important item to check for?
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leaks
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What does the high center of gravity do to a tank vehicle?
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makes it top heavy and easy to roll over
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What should tank vehicles do at curves?
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drive well below the posted speeds
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What is liquid surge?
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from the movement of liquid in partially filled tanks liquid will surge back and forth and tend to push the truck in the direction the liquid is moving
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What are baffles?
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compartment walls that have holes in them called baffles. they let liquid flow through and help control the forward and backward liquid surge
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What do baffles help prevent and not prevent?
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help prevent liquid surge back and forth, do not prevent liquid surge from side to side
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What is transported in tanks that are not baffled (smooth bore)?
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milk, corrosive materials
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