A tanker with an empty compartment between two full compartments may:
Correct. Mixed full and empty compartments produce complex surge patterns. Plan acceleration and braking conservatively.
CDL Practice Question #338
Category: Tanker
Why this question matters
This question is one of 50 in our Tanker bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.