Why can side-to-side surge be more dangerous than front-to-back surge in an unbaffled tank?
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Correct answer to question 23 (Tank Vehicles): Side-to-side surge can contribute to a rollover, especially in curves or sudden lane changes
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A rollover happens when weight shifts too far to one side, and side-to-side surge does exactly that, which makes it a bigger rollover concern than liquid sloshing front to back.
Updated: November 2026