Strong crosswinds are forecast along your route in a partially loaded tank vehicle. What should you keep in mind?
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Correct answer to question 48 (Tank Vehicles): Wind combined with liquid surge can push the vehicle more than a solid load would, so extra caution and reduced speed may be needed
Why
Wind pushing on the vehicle and liquid surge shifting inside it can compound each other, so a partially loaded tank vehicle in a crosswind deserves more caution than either factor alone would suggest.
Updated: November 2026