Practice question

Under what circumstance MAY a driver use portable fire extinguishers on an EX vehicle carrying Class 1 explosives?

  1. Only when the cargo is already detonating
  2. Only for small fires involving the vehicle engine or tires BEFORE the fire reaches the explosive cargo compartment
  3. For fighting fires in adjacent wooden buildings
  4. Extinguishers must never be used under any circumstance

Answer: B — Only for small fires involving the vehicle engine or tires BEFORE the fire reaches the explosive cargo compartment

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