CDL · Hazardous materials
With most hazmat loads, a short stop less than 5 feet from the traveled roadway is acceptable if your job requires it. Which cargo never allows a stop that close?
Correct answer: Explosives in Divisions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3.
Answer options
- AExplosives in Divisions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 Correct
- BCorrosive materials in Class 8
- CFlammable liquids in Class 3
Why
Most placarded vehicles may make a brief stop within 5 feet of the traveled lanes if the work requires it. A vehicle hauling Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 explosives, however, must never park so close to passing traffic.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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