What is the key difference between a bulkhead and a baffle in a liquid cargo tank, as described in the AAMVA Manual?

Tanker (N) Endorsement • Free CDL Practice Question
Regulation

49 CFR 383.119(c); AAMVA CDL Manual Section 8.2.3-8.2.4, "Bulkheads" and "Baffled Tanks," p.8-8-2

Why This Matters

This is one of the most commonly tested distinctions in the tanker endorsement, since the manual's own review section opens with this exact question. Confusing the two terms is an easy way to lose points, so keeping "bulkhead = separate compartments" and "baffle = holes that slow surge in one compartment" straight is essential.