Why should a driver avoid trying to identify an unknown hazardous material by smell if a leak is suspected?
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Correct answer to question 139 (Hazardous Materials): Some vapors are dangerous to inhale even in small amounts needed to detect a smell
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Some hazardous vapors can cause harm even at the low concentration needed to detect an odor, so relying on smell to identify a leak risks direct exposure to a potentially dangerous substance.
Updated: November 2026