🛢️Alabama Tanker — Question 2 of 10
Hauling liquids in tankers requires special care for two reasons. One reason is the ____ center of gravity.
Answer: A
High
The center of gravity of liquid tankers changes as the fluids shift from side to side during turns. Drivers of tankers need to understand how the center of gravity increases during turns so that they may avoid a rollover.
Source: Alabama CDL Manual
All choices
- AHigh
- BFlat
- CLow
Alabama CDL Tanker Test Info
Questions on Exam
20
Passing Score
80%
Time Limit
Typically 30 minutes; varies by testing location
Age Requirements
Intrastate: 18+ · Interstate: 21+
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