In a tanker truck that carries liquids, what are the partitions or interior compartments of the tank for?

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Tanks are usually divided into compartments or fitted with partitions which, although they keep the liquid and its level in communication, prevent it from shifting abruptly when the tank is not completely full. That shifting would move the center of gravity of the vehicle, with the danger of losing grip and stability, and can even cause a rollover at low speed, for example on a roundabout. The partitions do not replace smooth driving: you must avoid sudden movements, especially if the tank does not have them, and slow down on curves. Nor do they serve to increase the capacity of the tank.

In a tanker truck that carries liquids, what are the partitions or interior compartments of the tank for?

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