Before loading a hazardous materials shipment, what should you check about the packaging?
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Correct answer to question 4 (Hazardous Materials): That containers are undamaged, properly closed, and marked correctly
Why
A driver shares responsibility for what goes on the vehicle, and damaged, open, or unmarked packaging is a hazard that should be caught before it's loaded, not after.
Updated: November 2026