Hazardous Materials: Emergency Equipment

2 questions in the bank cover this topic. Everything below is drawn from the sources those questions cite.

Sources: 49 CFR 392.8

What you need to know

392.8 puts the judgment on you, every trip.

The same section also forbids failing to USE the equipment when it is needed.

No commercial motor vehicle shall be driven unless the driver thereof is satisfied that the emergency equipment required by

49 CFR 392.8

Carrying is half of 392.8.

The rule also makes failing to use the equipment a violation in itself, which matters when a fire is small enough to still put out.

nor shall any driver fail to use or make use of such equipment when and as needed

49 CFR 392.8

Check yourself

• What must you be satisfied of about your emergency equipment before driving?

• What does the emergency equipment rule require beyond carrying it?

Answers are in the practice test for this topic.