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Tanker Practice Question 17

NTanker · Question 17

The maximum legal weight on a steering axle of most tankers is set by:

• AFederal bridge formula and tire ratings
• BTank capacity only
• CTrailer length
• DDriver weight

Correct answer: A. Federal bridge formula and tire ratings

Why: Steering axle weight is governed by the federal bridge formula and tire load ratings. Loading too far forward overloads the steer axle.

How this question fits the Tanker test

Liquid surge can push a vehicle through an intersection or roll it on a curve. The Tanker endorsement specifically addresses how unbaffled and partially full tanks behave differently from rigid loads.

Study technique for this topic

Know the difference between baffled, unbaffled, and compartmented tanks, the safe outage percentage for liquid expansion, and why front-to-back surge is more dangerous than side-to-side surge.

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• Q16. Liquid surge can:
• Q30. The first rule when starting a downhill grade with liquid is:

Continue your CDL preparation

The Tanker portion of the CDL knowledge exam covers more than this single question. Use this site's full Tanker bank to drill every topic, then test yourself with one of our state-specific practice sets to confirm you are ready for the actual DMV exam in your state. Always check your state's CDL handbook for any local addenda before the test day.

If you are still building your overall CDL foundation, start with the General Knowledge bank — every CDL applicant must pass it — and then work outward to the endorsements you plan to add.