A driver hauling hazmat must immediately notify the carrier if:
Correct. Any spill, fire, contamination, injury, evacuation, or substantial damage triggers immediate carrier notification. The carrier files required federal reports.
CDL Practice Question #260
Category: Hazmat
Why this question matters
This question is one of 68 in our Hazmat bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.