You are approaching an intersection with a known icy patch while driving a partially loaded tanker. Based on how surge and slippery surfaces interact, which statement reflects the safest way to think about being stopped there?

Tanker (N) Endorsement • Free CDL Practice Question
Regulation

49 CFR 383.119(a) (effects of cargo surge on vehicle control); AAMVA CDL Manual Section 8.2.2, p.8-8-2

Why This Matters

Treating a full stop as guaranteed safety on an icy road is a dangerous assumption for tank vehicle drivers. Leaving extra space and anticipating that a stopped tanker can still shift is part of defensive driving with liquid cargo. This mindset shift is a key safety takeaway from the surge section of CDL training.