What should you check about the tank's internal baffles or surge plates, where accessible, during periodic maintenance inspections?
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Correct answer to question 74 (Tank Vehicles): That they are not damaged or detached, since this would reduce their ability to control liquid movement
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Damaged or detached baffles lose their ability to slow the surge of liquid inside the tank, so checking their condition during maintenance inspections helps ensure they still perform this stabilizing function.
Updated: November 2026