CDL · Hazardous materials
Whenever a placarded vehicle is taking on fuel, where must someone be the entire time?
Correct answer: At the nozzle, regulating the flow of fuel.
Answer options
- AInside the cab, ready to move the vehicle
- BAt the station's emergency shutoff for the pumps
- CAt the nozzle, regulating the flow of fuel Correct
Why
Someone has to stay in control of the nozzle for as long as fuel is flowing into a placarded vehicle, so a spill can be stopped at once instead of spreading next to hazardous cargo.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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