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Requirements for tank vehicle endorsement.

Regulations current to Aug 30, 2012
         
Examples: Medical Form, 391.53, 391
 
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Subpart G - Required knowledge and skills

Code of Federal Regulationsยง 383.119Requirements for tank vehicle endorsement.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;
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(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; and (i) Operating practices and procedures not otherwise specified. [76 FR 26890, May 9, 2011]

 
 
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