| Over acceleration | |
| All of these can cause a tanker vehicle to skid | |
| Over braking | |
| Over steering |
| Use controlled or stab braking. | |
| Only use the trailer brakes | |
| Use a quick pumping action on the brake pedal | |
| Push the brake pedal to the floor and hold it there |
| Surge will cause you to lose control of the tanker | |
| You`ll come to a sudden stop | |
| You`ll regain traction if you let up on the brakes | |
| You`ll be unable to steer the tanker left or right |