PlacardingQuestion 47 of 80
What is the purpose of placards on a vehicle carrying hazardous materials?
a.To warn others of the hazard class of the cargo
b.To advertise the trucking company
c.To show the truck's weight rating
d.To indicate the delivery route
Explanation
Placards are diamond-shaped signs that communicate the hazard class of the materials being transported. They alert other drivers, the public, and emergency responders to the danger. Placards must be visible on all four sides of the vehicle.
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