InspectionQuestion 34 of 60
If your tank vehicle requires hazardous materials placards, when should you confirm they are correct and in place?
a.Only after delivery
b.Only if a police officer asks
c.Placards are never needed on tanks
d.Before the trip, as part of your inspection
Explanation
If you haul a hazardous material that requires placards, you must display the correct placards on all four sides. Checking that the proper placards are present, clean, and undamaged is part of your pre-trip inspection. Missing or wrong placards are both a safety hazard and a legal violation.
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