Loading & TransportQuestion 44 of 80
Why should hazmat drivers avoid using an ignition source near the cargo area during a stop?
a.Flammable vapors could ignite and cause a fire or explosion
b.It drains the battery
c.It scares other drivers
d.It is only a paperwork issue
Explanation
Flammable vapors can accumulate around leaking or venting hazmat containers, and any spark or flame could ignite them. Keep matches, lighters, and other ignition sources away from the cargo. This is a basic fire-prevention practice.
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