Fire Safety Quiz

You should always direct the extinguishing agent from a fire extinguisher at:

• The outside edge of the fire

• The top of the flames

• The base of the flame

• The front of the fire while working your way back

If you have an electrical fire in the engine of your vehicle, what should you disconnect if you can do so safely?

• Disconnect the battery cables from the terminals

• Disconnect the ignition by cutting the wires

• Remove the tire and place it in a safe location

• Disconnect the wires to the alternator

If you detect smoke coming from your cargo doors, when is it safe to open the doors?

• After you disconnect the trailer from the tractor

• Once you have pulled the pin on your fire extinguisher

• Not until the vehicle is in a safe place and help has arrived

• All of the above

Before you begin your loading or unloading process, you should make sure you know what material is, ______, and follow appropriate procedures.

• Parking brake regulations

• The hazards associated with the material

• Disconnect all transfer equipment

• Both B and C

During the loading and unloading process, you should:

• Monitor the transfer process

• Check for leaks at all connection areas

• Monitor gauges or instruments for irregular readings

• All of the above