CDL · Hazardous materials
How close to an open fire may you park a vehicle that is carrying hazardous materials?
Correct answer: No closer than 300 feet.
Answer options
- ANo closer than 300 feet Correct
- BNo closer than 150 feet
- CNo closer than 200 feet
Why
Federal parking rules keep any vehicle with hazardous cargo at least 300 feet away from an open fire, since heat or blowing embers could ignite the load or cause a container to fail.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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