Question 49 of 180

While loading, you notice two hazmat packages placed touching each other that are marked as incompatible. What should you do?

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Note it on the shipping papers after loading is finished
Separate them according to segregation requirements before continuing
Only separate them if the trip is longer than a few hours or crosses into another state
Leave them as is since both containers are sealed

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Correct answer to question 49 (Hazardous Materials): Separate them according to segregation requirements before continuing

Why

Segregation rules are meant to prevent exactly this kind of contact; a sealed container is not a substitute for keeping incompatible materials properly apart in the first place.

Updated: November 2026

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