CDL · Hazardous materials
During a trip, a fire breaks out that involves hazardous materials. What is the proper response?
Correct answer: Do not attempt to put out the fire yourself.
Answer options
- APull the burning packages off the vehicle
- BDo not attempt to put out the fire yourself Correct
- COpen the cargo doors so the smoke can escape
Why
Fighting a hazardous materials fire takes special training and protective gear, so unless you have both, call the fire department, keep people away, and give the shipping papers to responders when they arrive. Opening the cargo doors would let in air and make the fire worse.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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