You are driving a tank vehicle on a highway curve. The posted speed limit for the curve is 45 mph. You should:

Drive well below the posted speed. Section 8.2.1: Tests have shown that tankers can turn over at the speed limits posted for curves. Take

You are driving a tank vehicle on a highway curve. The posted speed limit for the curve is 45 mph. You should:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Drive at 45 mph" is not correct. Tests have shown that tankers can turn over at the speed limits posted for curves. Take highway curves well below the posted speeds.
  • B. Correct. Tests have shown that tankers can turn over at the speed limits posted for curves. Take highway curves well below the posted speeds.
  • C. Incorrect. "Accelerate to 50 mph to push through the curve" is not correct. Tests have shown that tankers can turn over at the speed limits posted for curves. Take highway curves well below the posted speeds.
  • D. Incorrect. "Brake hard in the middle of the curve" is not correct. Tests have shown that tankers can turn over at the speed limits posted for curves. Take highway curves well below the posted speeds.