Hazardous Materials · Question 142

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What should a driver do if fire develops near a hazardous materials shipment they are transporting?

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Correct answer to question 142 (Hazardous Materials): Move to a safe distance and let trained firefighters handle it, providing shipping paper information if safely possible

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A fire near hazardous cargo can behave unpredictably depending on the material involved, so moving to safety and letting trained firefighters handle it, while providing shipping information if it is safe to do so, is the appropriate response.

Updated: November 2026

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