CDL · Emergencies
When a vehicle catches fire, which of the following is correct?
Correct answer: If a tire is burning, cool it with water.
Answer options
- AIf the engine is on fire, open the hood right away.
- BIf a tire is burning, cool it with water. Correct
- CIf the cargo in a box trailer is burning, open the doors right away.
Why
A burning tire has to be cooled, and that often takes a lot of water. Opening the hood or the cargo doors lets in fresh air that makes the fire burn faster, so keep them shut whenever possible.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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