A driver is carrying a shipment of Division 2.3 (Poisonous Gas) material. Which of the following statements regarding the placement of shipping papers is correct?
- AShipping papers must be in a pouch on the driver's door, or on the driver's seat when not attended.
- BShipping papers can be anywhere in the cab as long as they are easily retrievable.
- CShipping papers must be on the driver's seat if the driver is out of the cab for a short period.
- DShipping papers must be kept in the glove compartment, regardless of whether the driver is in the cab.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Shipping papers must be in a pouch on the driver's door, or on the driver's seat when not attended.
For placarded vehicles, shipping papers must be readily accessible to the driver. When the driver is in the cab, they should be within arm's reach. If the driver is out of the cab, they must be either in a pouch on the driver's door or on the driver's seat. This ensures emergency responders can quickly locate critical information.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. This is incorrect. 'Easily retrievable' is too vague and does not meet the specific regulatory requirements for placement of shipping papers for placarded vehicles.
- C. This is partially correct, but option D provides the full correct context, including the alternative location (door pouch).
- D. This is incorrect. While the glove compartment is a common storage location for vehicle documents, for hazardous materials shipping papers, specific accessibility rules apply, especially when the driver is not in the cab.
Shipping Paper Accessibility for Placarded Vehicles
For vehicles placarded with hazardous materials, shipping papers must be kept in specific, readily accessible locations: within immediate reach when the driver is in the cab, or on the driver's seat or in a door pouch when the driver is out of the cab.
- Driver in cab: Within immediate reach.
- Driver out of cab: On driver's seat OR in a pouch on the driver's door.
- Purpose: Allows emergency responders quick access to critical information.
Memory trick: Shipping papers are like your wallet; always on you or in easy grab spots.