After a hazmat incident, the driver should:
Correct. Notify the carrier immediately. Federal incident reports may be required to PHMSA, depending on severity. Retain the shipping paper.
CDL Practice Question #248
Category: Hazmat
Why this question matters
This question is one of 68 in our Hazmat bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.