You are transporting 600 pounds of 'Class 3 Flammable Liquids' and 600 pounds of 'Class 8 Corrosives'. The total weight is 1,200 pounds. Which placards can you use?

You may use the 'DANGEROUS' placard. Section 9.3.11: Since you have 1,001 lbs or more of two or more Table 2 hazard classes, you may use

You are transporting 600 pounds of 'Class 3 Flammable Liquids' and 600 pounds of 'Class 8 Corrosives'. The total weight is 1,200 pounds. Which placards can you use?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "No placards are needed because each class is under 1,001 lbs" is not correct. Since you have 1,001 lbs or more of two or more Table 2 hazard classes, you may use the 'DANGEROUS' placard.
  • B. Incorrect. "You must use specific 'Flammable' and 'Corrosive' placards only" is not correct. Since you have 1,001 lbs or more of two or more Table 2 hazard classes, you may use the 'DANGEROUS' placard.
  • C. Correct. Since you have 1,001 lbs or more of two or more Table 2 hazard classes, you may use the 'DANGEROUS' placard.
  • D. Incorrect. "You must use the 'Drive Safely' sign" is not correct. Since you have 1,001 lbs or more of two or more Table 2 hazard classes, you may use the 'DANGEROUS' placard.