You review the previous driver's report and see an emergency exit defect that has not been certified repaired or not needing repair. What is the safest CDL action?

1. Do not sign the report as corrected or carry passengers until the defect is properly addressed
2. Sign the report because the exit is used only in emergencies
3. Carry passengers but tell them not to sit near that exit
4. Drive the route and mention the defect at the end of the shift