CDL · Hazardous materials
You are hauling Division 1.2 or 1.3 explosives. What rule applies to parking near a bridge, a tunnel, or a building?
Correct answer: Stay at least 300 feet away, except for brief stops the vehicle needs, such as fueling.
Answer options
- AStay at least 100 feet away at all times, even when fueling
- BStay at least 300 feet away, except for brief stops the vehicle needs, such as fueling Correct
- CNo set distance applies as long as someone stays with the vehicle
Why
Division 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 explosives may not be parked within 300 feet of bridges, tunnels, buildings, or places where people gather; the only exception is a brief stop for something the vehicle needs to keep operating, such as fuel.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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