EmergenciesQuestion 69 of 80
What should you do if hazardous material is leaking from your vehicle?
a.Do not move the vehicle any more than safety requires, and never continue to the destination to 'get help'
b.Keep driving to spread it out
c.Cover it and ignore it
d.Speed up to reach the delivery point
Explanation
Never move a leaking hazmat vehicle except to protect people at the immediate scene. Continuing to drive spreads contamination and increases danger. Park safely, keep people away, and get qualified help to the scene.
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