Why does surge make it especially important for a tank vehicle driver to look far ahead and anticipate the need to slow down early?
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Correct answer to question 93 (Tank Vehicles): Early, gradual braking gives the liquid more time to settle instead of surging suddenly from a late, hard stop
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Spotting the need to slow down early and beginning to brake gradually gives the liquid cargo time to settle gently, rather than surging suddenly the way it would from an abrupt, late braking maneuver.
Updated: November 2026