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Why do accident procedures tell you to keep the accident report kit, triangles, and paperwork together and accessible in the cab?
- A.In the confusion after a crash you need those items immediately, not buried under cargo or left at the terminal
- B.Inspectors award points for tidy cabs
- C.The kit is used to prop up the hood during checks
- D.It is only a suggestion for new drivers
Correct answer
A. In the confusion after a crash you need those items immediately, not buried under cargo or left at the terminal
Why
The first minutes after a crash are the worst possible time to hunt for a form or discover the triangles are missing. A complete, reachable kit turns a memorized procedure into one you can actually carry out under stress.
Manual topic: Accidents - Preparedness · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-169).