How should a driver adjust their speed approaching a curve when hauling a tank vehicle, compared to a dry van of the same weight?
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Correct answer to question 78 (Tank Vehicles): Slow down more than usual, since liquid surge can add extra lateral force during the turn
Why
The surging liquid inside a tank adds extra lateral force during a turn beyond what a similarly weighted solid load would produce, so slowing down more than usual helps manage this added risk.
Updated: November 2026