CDL · Hazardous materials
Where must hazardous materials placards appear on a vehicle?
Correct answer: On the front, back, and both sides.
Answer options
- AOn the back of the vehicle only
- BOn the front, back, and both sides Correct
- COn the front of the vehicle only
Why
A vehicle that needs placards must show them on all four sides, front, back, left, and right, so firefighters and police can recognize the danger whichever way they approach. A single placard at one end could easily be missed.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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