What braking technique helps prevent skids and control surge when driving a tank vehicle?

Smooth, controlled, early braking is the core skill for tank vehicles. Because liquid surge pushes the truck forward when you brake, and because a high center of gravity reduces stability, sudden hard braking can cause a skid or even contribute to a rollover. The manual recommends increasing your following distance, anticipating stops, and applying the brakes gradually so the liquid does not build a strong forward wave. If the vehicle has antilock brakes, you still brake smoothly; ABS helps you keep steering control during hard braking but is not a substitute for leaving room and slowing early.