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Where must hazmat shipping papers be kept while the vehicle is moving and the driver is at the controls?
- A.Locked in the trailer with the cargo
- B.Within the driver's immediate reach, such as in the door pouch or on the seat, and readily visible or quickly identifiable to someone entering the cab
- C.In the carrier's office only
- D.Under the cargo in a sealed box
Correct answer
B. Within the driver's immediate reach, such as in the door pouch or on the seat, and readily visible or quickly identifiable to someone entering the cab
Why
In a crash the papers may be the only quick source of what is on board, so the rules put them at the driver's reach with seat belt fastened, in a clearly marked spot. When the driver leaves the cab, the papers go in the door pouch or on the driver's seat so responders can find them.
Manual topic: HazMat - Paper Location · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-340).