Why should a driver avoid deviating from an approved hazmat route without authorization, even if a shortcut seems more convenient?

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1. The approved route was chosen specifically to reduce risk, and an unauthorized deviation could violate regulations and increase danger
2. Approved routes are only suggestions with no regulatory weight
3. Deviating from an approved route always reduces overall risk
4. A brief shortcut is fine as long as the driver rejoins the approved route afterward

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