If you smell a strong odor from your tank vehicle's cargo while driving, what should you do?
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Correct answer to question 26 (Tank Vehicles): Find a safe place to stop and check for a leak, since an odor can indicate the product is escaping
Why
An odor that wasn't there before is often the first sign of a leak, so stopping to check is safer than assuming it's normal and continuing the trip.
Updated: November 2026