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What do the diamond-shaped labels on packages and placards on a vehicle tell you?
- A.The class of hazardous material involved, information you may need in an emergency
- B.The price of the shipment
- C.The delivery priority
- D.Nothing useful to the driver
Correct answer
A. The class of hazardous material involved, information you may need in an emergency
Why
Hazard class labels and placards identify what kind of danger a material presents, such as flammable, corrosive, or poisonous. Recognizing them tells you how to respond and what to tell emergency responders after an incident.
Manual topic: Transporting Cargo - Hazardous Materials Awareness · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-075).