Why must a driver of a placarded vehicle attend the vehicle at all times when it is not on the carrier's own property, with limited exceptions?
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Correct answer to question 172 (Hazardous Materials): It reduces the risk of tampering, theft, or an unattended incident involving the hazardous cargo
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Keeping a placarded vehicle attended reduces the risk of tampering, theft, or an incident developing while no one capable of responding is nearby, which is why this requirement applies with only limited exceptions.
Updated: November 2026