CDL · Hazardous materials
Which statement correctly describes a safe haven?
Correct answer: An approved site to park unattended vehicles carrying explosives.
Answer options
- AAn approved site to park unattended vehicles carrying explosives Correct
- BA private lot whose owner lets trucks park there overnight
- CA rest stop set aside for the sole use of hazmat drivers
Why
Only an area designated for this purpose, typically by local officials, counts as a safe haven for leaving an explosives-laden vehicle unattended. Permission from a property owner or a rest area reserved for certain drivers does not make a place a safe haven.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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