Why is it important to check that the tank is not overfilled beyond its rated capacity, considering outage requirements?
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Correct answer to question 71 (Tank Vehicles): Overfilling leaves no room for liquid expansion and increases the risk of a dangerous overflow or excess pressure
Why
Liquid expands with temperature changes, so leaving proper outage, empty space at the top of the tank, prevents dangerous overflow or excess pressure buildup that a completely full tank would risk.
Updated: November 2026