Hazmat Flashcards
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If hazardous materials are spilling from your vehicle, what should you NOT do?
Answer: Drive to the nearest phone or town to report it
Never move a leaking vehicle any farther than safety requires; do not drive to find a phone.
Where should you park a placarded vehicle when not attended?
Answer: In a safe location, generally away from people and following Division 1.1-1.3 rules
Parking rules require placarded loads, especially explosives, to be kept away from people, bridges, and tunnels.
How often must you check tires on a placarded vehicle?
Answer: At the start and each time you park
You must examine tires at the beginning of each trip and each time the vehicle is parked.
What must you do if you find an overheated tire on a placarded vehicle?
Answer: Remove the tire and place it a safe distance from the vehicle
An overheated tire must be removed and placed a safe distance away to prevent fire.
When transporting Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives, what document is required besides shipping papers?
Answer: A written route plan
Drivers hauling Class A or B explosives must carry a written route plan and follow it.
At a railroad crossing, a placarded hazmat vehicle must do what?
Answer: Stop within 15 to 50 feet of the nearest rail
Placarded vehicles must stop between 15 and 50 feet before the nearest rail at crossings.
Can you smoke near a vehicle carrying explosives, flammables, or oxidizers?
Answer: No, you must not smoke within 25 feet of such a vehicle
Smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of vehicles carrying explosives, oxidizers, or flammable materials.