Practice question

What is the primary danger when driving an articulated fuel tanker (citerne d'hydrocarbures) during an intense tropical thunderstorm in Cameroon?

Severe hydroplaning on water-logged asphalt combined with liquid surge inside tanks, creating extreme risk of jackknife and catastrophic fuel spillage/fire
The fuel inside the tank will dilute with rainwater and lose combustible power
The aluminium tank skin will dissolve from rain acidity
The lightning will erase the driver's digital tachograph memory card

Answer: A — Severe hydroplaning on water-logged asphalt combined with liquid surge inside tanks, creating extreme risk of jackknife and catastrophic fuel spillage/fire

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