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If you lose your brakes driving a tanker, when should you use an escape ramp?
If you lose your brakes driving a tanker, when should you use an escape ramp?
Side to side surge can cause:
Side to side surge can cause:
Why should you know the outage needed for the liquids you carry?
Why should you know the outage needed for the liquids you carry?
What should you do if you are driving a tank vehicle and need to stop quickly to avoid a crash?
What should you do if you are driving a tank vehicle and need to stop quickly to avoid a crash?
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Which of the following can cause a vehicle to skid?
Which of the following can cause a vehicle to skid?
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Which of the following is important to remember when pulling a liquid or dry bulk tanker?
Which of the following is important to remember when pulling a liquid or dry bulk tanker?
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Which of the following is a good rule to follow when using a fire extinguisher?
Which of the following is a good rule to follow when using a fire extinguisher?
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Which of the following about emergency steering and tankers is True?
Which of the following about emergency steering and tankers is True?
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Which fire can you use water to put out?
Which fire can you use water to put out?
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When you unload the smaller tanks of a tank with bulkheads, be careful to check your:
When you unload the smaller tanks of a tank with bulkheads, be careful to check your:
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Which of these should you remember in an emergency?
Which of these should you remember in an emergency?
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You should be very cautious when driving smooth bore tanks. This is especially true when you are:
You should be very cautious when driving smooth bore tanks. This is especially true when you are:
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A 'smooth bore tank' will:
A 'smooth bore tank' will:
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A smooth bore tank that is loaded to 50% capacity will:
A smooth bore tank that is loaded to 50% capacity will:
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What should you do if you are driving a loaded tanker and you are exiting the highway using an offramp that curves downhill?
What should you do if you are driving a loaded tanker and you are exiting the highway using an offramp that curves downhill?
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A liquid tank with baffles can still have what kind of surge?
A liquid tank with baffles can still have what kind of surge?
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Which of these is likely to occur if you are driving a tanker and the front wheels begin to skid?
Which of these is likely to occur if you are driving a tanker and the front wheels begin to skid?
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Study Notes
Escape Ramps
- Always use an escape ramp if brakes fail while driving a tanker.
Side to Side Surge
- Side to side surge can lead to a rollover of the tanker.
Liquid Outage
- Awareness of liquid outage is crucial because some liquids expand more with temperature increases.
Emergency Stopping
- Implement controlled or stab braking to stop a tank vehicle quickly to prevent crashes.
Skidding Causes
- Overacceleration, overbraking, and oversteering can all result in skidding; awareness of these factors is vital.
Tanker Driving Safety
- Curves and ramp speed limits are designed for cars and may not be safe for tankers; many tankers have high centers of gravity which contribute to rollover risks.
Fire Extinguisher Use
- Aim at the base of the fire and maintain an upwind position for effective fire extinguishing.
Emergency Steering
- During quick steering maneuvers, avoid applying brakes; maintaining grip on the steering wheel is essential.
Fire Types
- Water can be safely used to extinguish tire fires, but not electrical or gasoline fires.
Weight Distribution
- When unloading smaller tanks in a bulkhead setup, monitor weight distribution carefully.
Emergency Knowledge
- Understanding that heavy vehicles can turn more rapidly than they can stop is crucial during emergencies.
Caution with Smooth Bore Tanks
- Exercise caution during starting or stopping phases when driving smooth bore tanks due to potential surges.
Surge in Smooth Bore Tanks
- Smooth bore tanks experience more surge than tanks equipped with baffles, impacting vehicle stability.
Tank Load and Surge
- A smooth bore tank loaded to 50% capacity experiences more surge than when loaded to 100%.
Offramp Safety
- Slow to a safe speed before entering a curved downhill offramp to maintain control.
Surge Types in Baffled Tanks
- A liquid tank with baffles can still experience side-to-side surge despite mitigated movement.
Handling Skidding Front Wheels
- If the front wheels of a tanker begin to skid, the truck will continue moving forward in a straight line, regardless of steering input.
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Test your knowledge on the critical aspects of driving tanker vehicles with these flashcards. Learn about safety measures, handling techniques, and the specific dynamics involved in driving with hazardous materials. Perfect for aspiring CDL drivers and vehicle safety enthusiasts.
