If flammable solid or oxidizing materials are spilled, you should:

• A. Warn others of the fire hazard
• B. Fight the fire if you can safely do so
• C. Ignore and continue driving
• D. Call the dispatcher

Answer: (A)

When flammable solids or oxidizers spill, the immediate priority is safety: warn others about the fire hazard so they can move away, avoid ignition sources, and keep the area clear. This gives people time to evacuate and reduces the chance of exposure or a flash fire while responders assess and address the spill. Fighting the fire isn’t the first step unless you’re trained and it’s clearly safe to do so, because incorrect or untrained attempts can quickly put you at serious risk. Calling the dispatcher or emergency responders is important, but the earliest action you should take is to alert others to the hazard so they don’t inadvertently enter the area. Ignoring the spill and continuing to drive would leave the danger in place and could lead to a much worse outcome.