Bulk Liquids & SurgePregunta 10 de 60
When a driver of a smooth bore tanker comes to a stop, what can the forward surge of liquid do?
a.Lift the front wheels off the road
b.Automatically apply the parking brake
c.Push the vehicle forward after the driver has stopped
d.Cause the tank to leak at the seams
Explicación
In a smooth bore tank, the liquid surges forward when braking and can push a stopped vehicle out into an intersection. Drivers must allow extra stopping distance and remain alert to this push. This is one reason smooth bore tanks require special driving skill.
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