Practice question

What emergency action should be taken if a vehicle carrying a Class 7 radioactive load is involved in a fire not yet affecting the cargo?

  1. Pour petrol on the fire to burn it out quickly
  2. Open the radioactive packages to check if they are hot
  3. Use onboard dry powder extinguishers to extinguish the engine/tire fire immediately, call 999, and notify the RPA
  4. Run away without telling anyone

Answer: C — Use onboard dry powder extinguishers to extinguish the engine/tire fire immediately, call 999, and notify the RPA

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