Bulk Liquids & SurgeQuestion 6 of 60
Why must some tanks be only partially filled based on the liquid's weight?
a.To reduce the risk of the cargo freezing
b.To make the vehicle easier to steer at high speeds
c.Because a full load of a dense liquid could exceed legal weight limits
d.Because dense liquids evaporate quickly
Explanation
The amount of liquid you can load depends on how much it will expand, the weight of the liquid, and legal weight limits. A dense (heavy) liquid may bring the vehicle over its legal weight before the tank is even full. You may only be able to fill part of the tank with a heavy liquid.
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