Ask X3What does 49 CFR 383.119 (Requirements for tank vehicle endorsement) require?
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According to 49 CFR 383.119, to obtain a tank vehicle endorsement, an applicant must have knowledge covering the following specific areas:
* The causes, prevention, and effects of cargo surge on how a motor vehicle handles.
* Proper braking procedures for the vehicle when it is empty, full, or partially full.
* The handling differences between tank interiors that are baffled or compartmented versus non-baffled vehicles.
* The differences in various tank vehicle types and their construction.
* How cargo surge differs for liquids with varying product densities.
* The effects of road grades and curves on vehicle handling when tanks are filled, half-filled, or empty.
* The proper use of emergency systems.
* Retest and marking requirements specifically for drivers of DOT specification tank vehicles.
* Any other operating practices and procedures not already mentioned.