CDL · Hazardous materials
In hazmat trucking, the term "safe haven" refers to:
Correct answer: An approved spot to leave an explosives-laden vehicle unattended.
Answer options
- AA trucker's nickname for the last stop of a hazmat run
- BAn approved spot to leave an explosives-laden vehicle unattended Correct
- CA licensed site where hazardous waste is disposed of
Why
Safe havens are places that government authorities, usually local ones, have approved for parking vehicles loaded with explosives with no one watching them. The term is not trucker slang and has nothing to do with waste disposal.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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