Question 16 of 180

You are hauling a placarded hazmat load and your GPS suggests a route through a restricted tunnel. What should you do?

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Follow the required hazmat route instead, even if it takes longer
Use the tunnel since it saves time
Use the tunnel only at night when traffic is light and there's less chance of being stopped
Remove the placards before entering the tunnel

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Correct answer to question 16 (Hazardous Materials): Follow the required hazmat route instead, even if it takes longer

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A GPS doesn't know about hazmat routing restrictions; the driver is responsible for following the required route regardless of what a shorter suggested path shows.

Updated: November 2026

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