CDL · Hazardous materials

Before you can tell which placards, if any, a hazmat shipment calls for, which three facts about it do you need?

Correct answer: Its hazard class, how much of it is shipped, and how much hazmat of every class is aboard.

Answer options

  1. AHow much the truck weighs, which endorsements you hold, and which route you take
  2. BIts hazard class, how much of it is shipped, and how much hazmat of every class is aboard Correct
  3. CWho the shipper is, where the load is headed, and when it is due to arrive

Why

Placard requirements depend on the class of the material, the quantity in the shipment, and the combined amount of hazardous materials of all classes on the vehicle.

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Topic: Hazardous materials   License: CDL

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