Your vehicle carrying hazardous materials is leaking. You should:

Drive to a safe place, stop, and secure the area. Section 9.7.3: Never transport a leaking cargo tank farther than needed to reach a safe

Your vehicle carrying hazardous materials is leaking. You should:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Continue driving to the nearest repair shop" is not correct. Never transport a leaking cargo tank farther than needed to reach a safe place. Get off the roadway if you can do so safely.
  • B. Correct. Never transport a leaking cargo tank farther than needed to reach a safe place. Get off the roadway if you can do so safely.
  • C. Incorrect. "Drive as fast as possible to dry it out" is not correct. Never transport a leaking cargo tank farther than needed to reach a safe place. Get off the roadway if you can do so safely.
  • D. Incorrect. "Wash it off with water immediately" is not correct. Never transport a leaking cargo tank farther than needed to reach a safe place. Get off the roadway if you can do so safely.