Wrong move
Direct answer
The risky shortcut is assuming insulated-looking lines are safe. Power line work requires planning to prevent encroachment, including identifying voltage, minimum approach distance, de-energizing/grounding when arranged, barriers, spotters, and procedures.
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Read the answer once, then prove it by choosing an answer in a practice question before looking at the explanation. If the miss repeats, tag the domain as Power lines and drill a smaller set before returning to mixed practice.
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