When you encounter an unfamiliar delivery address that is difficult to locate, what is your best course of action?

When you encounter an unfamiliar delivery

Multiple choice — select the best answer

ASkip the address and return to the post office without attempting delivery
BLeave the mail in the closest mailbox you can find
CUse available resources such as route maps, GPS, or ask a nearby resident before making a final decision
DDeliver the item to a neighbor's address and assume they will forward it

✓ Correct answer: C. Use available resources such as route maps, GPS, or ask a nearby resident before making a final decision A responsible carrier uses all available tools — maps, GPS, local knowledge — before deciding a delivery cannot be completed. Skipping or misdirecting mail is not an acceptable first response.

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