1. The side-to-side surge of liquid in a tank can cause a vehicle to?
A Stop instantly
B Bend at the fifth wheel connection
C Roll over

2. Do the speed limits posted for on-ramps and off-ramps apply to tankers?
A Yes, all limits are set with tankers in mind.
B No, tankers are exempt.
C Not necessarily

3. Are smooth bore tankers different to drive than tankers with tank baffles?
A No, except that smooth bore tanks usually transport food products.
B Yes, forward and back surge is strong in smooth bore tankers.
C No, but tanks with bulkheads or baffles are harder to keep clean.

4. Baffles offer little resistance to ?
A Front-to-back surge
B Back-to-front surge
C Side-to-side surge

5. In what direction does liquid surge cause a vehicle to move?
A Forward and much faster
B Backward and much slower
C It will tend to move the vehicle in the direction that the liquid moves.

6. As compared to a smooth bore tank, a tank with bulkheads or baffles?
A Will have less front-to-back surge
B Will have less side-to-side surge
C There will be no difference.

7. Why are unbaffled tanks used to transport food products?
A Sanitation regulations often forbid the use of baffles.
B Food products are lighter than gasoline and require less support.
C The baffles cause syrups to congeal.

8. The amount that a liquid can expand in transit can be affected by?
A The grade that is being pulled
B The suddenness with which the brakes are applied
C The temperature of the load

9. What is a reason for filling a tank only partially?
A The shipper ordered a small quantity.
B The shipment was too light in weight.
C The tank had a hole that leaked liquid.

10. Why is the stopping of a tank vehicle on a slippery surface extra hazardous?
A Liquid surge will tend to shove the vehicle ahead.
B A vehicle on a slippery surface can become stuck more easily.
C The wave of the liquid inside the tank may hit the rear of the tank.