You are driving a baffled liquid tank that is half full. Compared to a smooth-bore tank at the same fill level, how do the baffles affect surge on curves?

You are driving a baffled liquid tank that

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ABaffles eliminate all side-to-side surge on curves
BBaffles increase side-to-side surge because they trap liquid against the tank walls
CBaffles reduce front-to-back surge but do little to control side-to-side surge on curves
DBaffles only affect surge when the tank is more than three-quarters full

✓ Correct answer: C. Baffles reduce front-to-back surge but do little to control side-to-side surge on curves The CDL manual states that baffles control front-to-back surge but do NOT fully control side-to-side surge; a driver must still manage speed on curves to prevent rollover.

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