Practice question
At a crash scene involving a vehicle carrying hazardous materials (e.g., fuel tanker showing a hazard placard), what additional precaution must the traffic officer take?
- Attempt to open the tank to inspect the contents.
- Park far away (upwind), evacuate the area immediately, consult the Hazchem code, and contact specialized fire/rescue teams.
- Hose the spill down into the nearest public storm drain.
- Ignite a flare near the leak to see if the chemical is flammable.
Answer: B — Park far away (upwind), evacuate the area immediately, consult the Hazchem code, and contact specialized fire/rescue teams.
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