CDL · Hazardous materials
Your vehicle is leaking hazardous materials. How far is it acceptable to move it?
Correct answer: Only as far as safety requires.
Answer options
- AAt least 500 feet from where the leak began
- BOnly as far as safety requires Correct
- CUntil you reach the next exit or truck stop
Why
Each foot a leaking vehicle travels carries the hazardous material and its risks over a wider area, so it should be moved only as far as needed for safety. After that, keep bystanders back and summon help.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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This question is part of HazMat Emergencies and Reporting (24 questions). Take the full set and check your score.
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