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In a partially filled liquid tanker, can liquid movement during braking or turning affect stability?

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Yes, it may impair control and increase rollover risk.

Yes. Sloshing shifts load distribution and can generate forces that make control harder and increase rollover risk. The effect depends on the load, fill level, tanker design and compartments, and manoeuvre. Avoid abrupt actions and adapt driving. There is no single fill percentage that is always most dangerous for every tanker.

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  • Yes, it may impair control and increase rollover risk.

  • No, liquids always remain still under braking.

  • No, sloshing guarantees greater cornering stability.

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