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/compartmented 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;
- (h) For drivers of DOT specification tank vehicles, retest and marking requirements; and
- (i) Operating practices and procedures not otherwise specified.
[76 FR 26890, May 9, 2011]