CDL · Hazardous materials
Which document must you keep with you on a trip carrying explosives from Divisions 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3?
Correct answer: A written plan of the route.
Answer options
- AA copy of the shipper's sales invoice
- BA copy of the carrier's insurance policy
- CA written plan of the route Correct
Why
For Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, the carrier prepares a written route plan, and the driver must keep it on hand throughout the trip along with the shipping papers and the emergency instructions. The plan fixes the approved route in advance.
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Topic: Hazardous materials License: CDL
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