Practice question

What fire-extinguishing equipment must a heavy vehicle carry under the CEMAC Highway Code, and what does the international ADR standard add for a dangerous-goods load?

  1. The code requires at least one extinguisher able to tackle a fire starting on the vehicle or its load; ADR practice adds a small cab extinguisher plus a larger certified unit for the load, each within its inspection date
  2. The code requires nothing, and ADR practice is to carry a bucket of sand and a garden hose
  3. A single 1 kg aerosol can in the glovebox satisfies both the code and ADR practice
  4. No extinguisher is needed if the tank is fitted with an automatic foam suppression system

Answer: A — The code requires at least one extinguisher able to tackle a fire starting on the vehicle or its load; ADR practice adds a small cab extinguisher plus a larger certified unit for the load, each within its inspection date

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