Question 79 of 403

As a general-knowledge driver without a hazmat endorsement, what should you recognize about a diamond-shaped placard on another vehicle?

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It means the vehicle is exempt from all traffic laws
It indicates the vehicle recently passed a state safety inspection and nothing more, a common blind spot when it comes to vehicle
It signals that vehicle is carrying a hazardous material and may need extra following distance or caution around it
It is purely decorative and carries no safety meaning

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Correct answer to question 79 (General Knowledge): It signals that vehicle is carrying a hazardous material and may need extra following distance or caution around it

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Even without hauling hazmat yourself, recognizing a diamond placard as a hazard warning helps you judge how much extra space or caution to give that vehicle, especially near a crash or spill.

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