Practice question

Which situation best illustrates why drivers should not improvise emergency cleanup of unknown hazmat?

  1. Improvised cleanup always satisfies PHMSA rules
  2. All hazmat spills become harmless after ten minutes
  3. The material may react with water, produce toxic vapor, or require protective equipment the driver does not have
  4. Placards tell the driver every cleanup step in detail

Answer: C — The material may react with water, produce toxic vapor, or require protective equipment the driver does not have

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