CDL · Hazardous materials
Your CDL has no HazMat endorsement, and you are told to deliver a load of hazardous materials in a vehicle displaying placards. What should you do?
Correct answer: Decline to haul the load at all.
Answer options
- AHaul it only as far as the nearest spot where an endorsed driver can take over
- BDecline to haul the load at all Correct
- CRemove the placards, then make the delivery
Why
Driving a placarded hazardous materials load requires the HazMat endorsement, so without it you must turn the job down entirely and not move the load even a short distance. Taking off required placards is also illegal, and either shortcut can bring heavy fines, loss of your CDL and serious liability.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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