CDL · Hazardous materials
Which piece of information plays no part in deciding whether your load needs placards?
Correct answer: The date the material was manufactured.
Answer options
- AThe date the material was manufactured Correct
- BThe quantity of the material on board
- CThe hazard class the material belongs to
Why
Placard decisions depend on the hazard class of each material, the amount being shipped, and the total weight of all hazardous materials on the vehicle. When a material was made has no bearing on whether placards are required.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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