In order to obtain a Tank Vehicle Endorsement, each applicant must have knowledge covering the following:
(a)
Causes, prevention, and effects of cargo surge on motor vehicle handling;
(b)
Proper braking procedures for the motor vehicle when it is empty, full and partially full;
(c)
Differences in handling of baffled/compartmental tank interiors versus non-baffled motor vehicles;
(d)
Differences in tank vehicle type and construction;
(e)
Differences in cargo surge for liquids of varying product densities;
(f)
Effects of road grade and curvature on motor vehicle handling with filled, half-filled and empty tanks;
(g)
Proper use of emergency systems; and
(h)
For drivers of DOT specification tank vehicles, retest and marking requirements.