CDL · Hazardous materials
What is the main reason hazardous materials shipments are regulated by the government?
Correct answer: They pose a risk to health, safety, and property in transit.
Answer options
- AThey are rare and would be hard to replace if they were lost
- BThey are worth more than most other kinds of freight
- CThey pose a risk to health, safety, and property in transit Correct
Why
What makes a material hazardous is the harm it can cause on the road: a leak, fire, or explosion can injure people and damage property. The rules exist to control that danger, not because of the cargo's price or scarcity.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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