CDL · Hazardous materials
Where would you find the ID numbers given to hazardous chemicals?
Correct answer: In the DOT's Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG).
Answer options
- AOn the trucking company's website
- BIn the state's commercial driver's manual
- CIn the DOT's Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Correct
Why
The DOT's Emergency Response Guidebook lists the four-digit ID numbers of hazardous materials. The same numbers appear on shipping papers and placards, which lets responders identify a product quickly and find the right emergency steps.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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