2024 Facts for Drivers OCR - Copy_167-167.pdf

Upon arrival, what safety feature should a driver look for at a self- service fueling facility? Before fueling, the emergency shut-off for the pumps should be located. What fire safety precautions must be observed when refueling a truck? The driver should turn o...

Upon arrival, what safety feature should a driver look for at a self- service fueling facility? Before fueling, the emergency shut-off for the pumps should be located. What fire safety precautions must be observed when refueling a truck? The driver should turn off the truck engine and be sure that no one is smoking in the vicinity and that there are no open flames or open lights nearby. A driver should maintain metal-to-metal contact between the nozzle and the fuel tank to prevent sparks. What precaution should drivers take any time they are using a self-service pump to fuel their vehicles? Drivers should point the self-service fuel pump nozzle away from themselves and others. By following that practice, drivers can avoid getting fuel on anyone if there is fuel residue in the nozzle or accidentally discharging fuel before the nozzle is inserted into the vehicle's tank. If the self-closing feature of a nozzle fails to operate, what can you do to shut off the flow of fuel? To shut off the flow of fuel, a driver can first shut off the control on the pump, itself. If that does not cut off the flow, the driver can activate the emergency pump shut-off for the facility. What should a driver avoid when using a self-service pump to fuel a vehicle? A driver should never use the fuel-tank cap or any other object to block the nozzle open if the nozzle is not equipped with a latch open device. While fuel nozzles are equipped with automatic shut-off, these devices can malfunction and allow fuel to overflow creating a fire and environmental hazard. What precautions should be observed to prevent fire when handling diesel fuel? The same precautions should be taken to prevent fire when handling diesel as when handling gasoline. There should be no smoking, open lights or flames in the vicinity. Metal-to- metal contact should be maintained between the nozzle and the tank to prevent sparks. le?