CDL · Hazardous materials
What information does the hazard class assigned to a material convey?
Correct answer: The kind of danger the material poses.
Answer options
- AThe kind of danger the material poses Correct
- BThe legal limit on how far it can go each day
- CThe price of buying one unit of it
Why
Hazardous materials are sorted into classes according to the risks they present, such as exploding, burning, poisoning, corroding, or giving off radiation. The class then shapes decisions about packaging, labels, placards, and loading.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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