Why should a driver avoid walking through or touching a spilled hazardous material, even if it appears to be just a liquid puddle?
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Correct answer to question 137 (Hazardous Materials): The material could be more hazardous than it appears, causing injury through contact or fumes
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Many hazardous materials are dangerous through skin contact or inhalation even without an obvious visual warning sign, so avoiding direct contact with a spill protects against an unknown level of danger.
Updated: November 2026