You are hauling hazardous materials and you find that one of your tires is leaking. What should you do?

When transporting hazardous materials, safety is the top priority. If you notice a tire leaking, the correct action involves finding a safe location to stop, assess the situation, and address the issue. Stopping at the nearest safe place allows you to inspect the tire and make repairs if necessary without putting yourself or others in danger. This proactive approach ensures that you mitigate any risks associated with continuing to drive on a compromised tire, which could lead to further issues like tire blowouts or loss of vehicle control.

While it may also be prudent to report the issue to your carrier, and it’s important to monitor defects closely, the immediate step should be to stop safely. Therefore, simply continuing at a reduced speed or checking the tire periodically without addressing the leak does not adequately prioritize safety or comply with best practices for handling hazardous materials.