Illinois CDL Tanker 2024 questions with
correct answers
How are bulkheads different than baffles? - correct answer ✔✔Some liquid tanks are divided into several
smaller tanks by bulkheads
Baffled liquid tanks have bulkheads in them with holes that let the liquid flow through
How can you help control surge? - correct answer ✔✔Steady braking, brake far in advance, if stopping
quickly use controlled breaking or the stab braking method.
Keep a steady pressure on the brakes. Do not release too soon when coming to a stop. Brake far in
advance of a stop and increase your following distance.
Should a tank vehicle take curves, on ramps, or off ramps at the posted speed limits? - correct answer
✔✔No, they should be taken below the posted speed limits due to the high center of gravity.
How are smooth bore tankers different to drive than those with baffles? - correct answer ✔✔Smooth
bore tankers have no baffles inside of them which cause them to have a much more severe surge. They
are commonly used in the to transport food products like milk due to sanitation issues when cleaning.
What three things determine how much liquid you can load? - correct answer ✔✔1) The weight of the
liquid
2) Legal weight limits
3) The amount the liquid will expand in transit
What is outage? - correct answer ✔✔Liquids expand as they warm and you must leave room for the
expanding liquid.
You must know the outage requirement when hauling liquids in bulk.
correct answers
How are bulkheads different than baffles? - correct answer ✔✔Some liquid tanks are divided into several
smaller tanks by bulkheads
Baffled liquid tanks have bulkheads in them with holes that let the liquid flow through
How can you help control surge? - correct answer ✔✔Steady braking, brake far in advance, if stopping
quickly use controlled breaking or the stab braking method.
Keep a steady pressure on the brakes. Do not release too soon when coming to a stop. Brake far in
advance of a stop and increase your following distance.
Should a tank vehicle take curves, on ramps, or off ramps at the posted speed limits? - correct answer
✔✔No, they should be taken below the posted speed limits due to the high center of gravity.
How are smooth bore tankers different to drive than those with baffles? - correct answer ✔✔Smooth
bore tankers have no baffles inside of them which cause them to have a much more severe surge. They
are commonly used in the to transport food products like milk due to sanitation issues when cleaning.
What three things determine how much liquid you can load? - correct answer ✔✔1) The weight of the
liquid
2) Legal weight limits
3) The amount the liquid will expand in transit
What is outage? - correct answer ✔✔Liquids expand as they warm and you must leave room for the
expanding liquid.
You must know the outage requirement when hauling liquids in bulk.
