CDL · Hazardous materials
What shape and size must a hazardous materials placard have?
Correct answer: Diamond-shaped, with sides of at least 9.84 inches (250 mm).
Answer options
- ADiamond-shaped, with sides of at least 9.84 inches (250 mm) Correct
- BDiamond-shaped, in any size that is easy to read
- CRectangular, with sides of at least 9.84 inches (250 mm)
Why
A placard must be a square no smaller than 9.84 inches (250 mm) on a side, displayed on its point so that it forms a diamond. Meeting only the shape rule or only the size rule is not enough.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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