EmergenciesQuestion 76 of 80
What should you do with the shipping papers if you are injured or must leave the scene of a hazmat crash?
a.Take them with you and hide them
b.Destroy them
c.Mail them to the office
d.Leave them where responders can find them, such as on the driver's seat or in the door pouch
Explanation
Emergency responders rely on the shipping papers to identify the hazard and respond safely. If you cannot stay, the papers should be left in the door pouch or on the driver's seat where responders will look. This is why papers are always kept in those locations.
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