🛢️Alaska Tanker — Question 1 of 10
You should know the outage needed for the liquids you carry because:
Answer: C
Some liquids expand more than others when they get warm.
Outage refers to the amount a fluid expands when it is heated. A cargo tank should never be completely filled because room needs to be reserved for the outage. Be aware of the amount of outage required for the liquid that you are transporting.
Source: Alaska CDL Manual
All choices
- ATank baffles are not always legal with outage.
- BSome of the heaviest liquids do not have any.
- CSome liquids expand more than others when they get warm.
Alaska 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+
Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles
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