CDL · Hazardous materials
When a trailer on dual tires is hauling a placarded hazardous load, at what times must its tires be inspected?
Correct answer: Before setting out and again at each stop.
Answer options
- ABefore setting out and again at each stop Correct
- BEvery 200 miles, whether or not you stop
- COnly after the load has been delivered
Why
With a placarded load riding on dual tires, each tire has to be examined before departure and again at every stop, since an underinflated tire can overheat and catch fire. Finding a soft or hot tire early keeps a small problem from becoming an emergency.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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