Which of the following is true regarding stopping distance for tank vehicles, according to the CDL manual?
Tanker (N) Endorsement • Free CDL Practice Question
Regulation
49 CFR 383.119(b); AAMVA CDL Manual ยง8.3.4, p.8-8-2
Why This Matters
Most drivers assume an empty vehicle is always easier to stop, but an empty tank vehicle has less weight pressing down for traction, which can actually lengthen stopping distance. Knowing this counterintuitive fact can stop a driver from misjudging following distance right after a delivery.