You are asked to sign for a hazmat shipment without reviewing the shipping papers first. What should you do?
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Correct answer to question 38 (Hazardous Materials): Review the shipping papers before signing, since you are responsible for transporting what they describe
Why
Signing puts the responsibility for the described shipment on the driver, so the papers need to be reviewed before signing, not trusted blindly or checked only after the fact.
Updated: November 2026