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.