South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 38 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 5 - STATE TRANSPORT POLICE REGULATIONS
Subarticle 1 - UNMANUFACTURED FOREST PRODUCTS TRUCKING REGULATIONS
Part 38-383 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE STANDARDS; REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES
Subpart G - REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Section 38-383.119 - Requirements for tank vehicle endorsement
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
In order to obtain a Tank Vehicle Endorsement, each applicant must have knowledge covering the following:
(a) Causes, prevention, and effects of cargo surge on motor vehicle handling;
(b) Proper braking procedures for the motor vehicle when it is empty, full and partially full;
(c) Differences in handling of baffled/compartmental tank interiors versus non baffled motor vehicles;
(d) Differences in tank vehicle type and construction;
(e) Differences in cargo surge for liquids of varying product densities;
(f) Effects of road grade and curvature on motor vehicle handling with filled, half filled and empty tanks;
(g) Proper use of emergency systems; and
(h) For drivers of DOT specification tank vehicles, retest and marking requirements.
