CDL · Hazardous materials
During a hazmat trip you find an overheated tire. What must you do?
Correct answer: Take it off the vehicle and set it a safe distance away.
Answer options
- ACool it with water and keep driving
- BTake it off the vehicle and set it a safe distance away Correct
- CDrive slowly to the nearest repair shop
Why
Federal rules for hazmat drivers say an overheated tire must be taken off right away and moved a safe distance from the vehicle, because a hot tire can catch fire. The vehicle may not be driven again until the cause of the overheating has been fixed.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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