Why must the shipping papers for a hazardous materials load be easily accessible to the driver, not locked away in a separate compartment?

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1. Shipping papers are needed only for billing purposes, not safety
2. This requirement applies only to papers for non-hazardous cargo
3. Accessibility of shipping papers has no bearing on emergency response time once responders arrive
4. In an emergency, the driver or responders need quick access to identify the cargo without delay

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