Practice question
Why is a partially loaded (half-full) liquid tanker more dangerous to handle than a completely full tanker?
- Partially loaded tankers weigh twice as much
- Liquid has extensive room to slosh and build momentum during turns and stops, creating violent surges and high rollover instability
- The fuel economy is lower when empty
- Partially loaded tanks create a vacuum that collapses the tyres
Answer: B — Liquid has extensive room to slosh and build momentum during turns and stops, creating violent surges and high rollover instability
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