Prepare for your CDL Hazardous Materials (HazMat) endorsement test with these practice questions and answers. This guide covers the nine hazard classes, placards, shipping papers, loading procedures, and emergency response.
Q: within how many years must a driver have had special training if he transports radioactive material or flammable cryogenic liquidsA.1 year.B.2 years.C.3 years.D.special training not required if driver has endorsement.
Answer: B
Q: the drivers certificate of radioactive materials training must be:A. kept at home.B. kept at terminal.C. kept in the drivers vehicle.D.carried by driver
Answer: D
Q: what is the intent of the hazardous material regulations found in title 49 CFR?A. to contain the material.B. to communicate the risk.C. assure safe drivers and equipment.D. all of the above.
Answer: D
Q: what is not a responsibility of the shipper?A. labeling.B. packaging.C. placarding.D. preparing shipping papers.
Answer: C
Q: who is responsible for checking that the shipper has correctly named, labeled, and marked a haz mat shipment?A. carrier.B. shipper.C. driver.D. department of transportation.
Answer: A
Q: who is responsible for placarding and transporting the shipment without delay, and keeping the shipping papers in the proper place?A. shipper.B. carrier.C. driver.D. both a and b above.
Answer: C
Q: what lists do drivers shippers and carriers use to find out if material is regulatedA. hazardous material table.B. list of hazardous sabstances and reportable quantities.C. epa dangerous materials table.D. both a and b above.
Answer: D
Q: how should a common carrier transport material classified as forbidden on the hazardous material tableA. transport the material with an escort.B. transport the material but dont openC.only transport in quantities less then 1000 lbs.D. never transport the materials table.
Answer: D
Q: what placards do you use in transporting two litters of flammable liquid labeled poison inhalation hazard on the shipping paperA. placard as poison.B. placard as poison and proper hazard class placard.C. placard as poison gas.D. any of the above.
Answer: B
Q: if there is an “X” or an “RQ” in the HM column of a shipping paper entry it meansA. the material is hazardous.B. the shipment is regulated by hazardous material regulations.C. the carrier must report a spill of this material.D. all of the above.
Answer: B
Q: what is the carrect order of the description of hazardous material on the shipping paperA. ID number, hazard class, proper shipping name.B. shipping name, hazard class, ID number.C. hazard class,ID number, shipping name.D. any order is correct as long as all three are there
Answer: B
Q: a non-hazardous material may not be described byA. abbreviations.B. using a hazard class or ID number.C. code wards.D. slang words or expressions
Answer: B
Q: what is the only exception to the rule that the shippers certifies that he has packaged the material according to the regulationsA. the shipper is a private carrier carrying his own product.B. the drivers cargo compartment is sealed.C. the trip will not cross state lines.D. the shipment is hazardous waste.
Answer: A
Q: how can you find out if a shipment includes hazardous materialA. inspect every package.B. check the hazardous material lable.C. check the list of reportable quantities.D. look at the shipping papers.
Answer: D
Q: what is the purpose of a uniform hazardous waste manifestA. it indicates that youre carrying hazardous material.B. it indicates that youre carrying hazardous waste.C. it is exactly the same as a shipping paper.D. all of the above.
Answer: B
Q: how many placards must a veheicle have that is carrying hazardous materialA. 1.B. 2.C. 3.D. 4.
Answer: D
Q: according to the placard tables, if youre carrying 500 punds of explosives a and b the correct placard isA. dangerousB. explosive A.C. explosive B.D. explosive and dangerous.
Answer: B
Q: which placard should you use if youre carrying 600 lbs of organic preoxide and 500 lbs of oxidizerA. dangerousB. oxidizer.C. organic peroxide.D. any of the above.
Answer: A
Q: when loading hazardous material you mustA. double wrap wet boxes in plastic.B. never smoke within 50 feet of explosives, oxidizers, and flammables.C. never use hooks.D. keep bystanders 100 feet away.
Answer: C
Q: when loading explosives, check the cargo space forA. sharp objects of points.B. cargo heaters that could be turned on.C floor liners that are loose.D all of the above.
Answer: D
Q: you cant transport class A explosives in a combination vehicle if it includesA. a vehicle containing food.B. a placarded cargo tanker.C. two or more trailers.D. a lage wheelbase trailer.
Answer: B
Q: how should you load cylinders of compressed gasA. in boxes that wont allow them to turn over.B. in racks attached to the vehicle.C. held upright or braced laying down flat.D. any of the above.
Answer: D
Q: what is the meaning of the transport index on the labels of radioactive 2 packagesA. it indicates the degree of control needed during transportation.B. it is used by D.O.T. inspectors only.C. it indicates what kind of mixed loads are safe.D. it indicates the correct placard to use.
Answer: A
Q: the total transport index of all radioactive material in a single vehicle must not exceedA. the number of packages in the vehicle.B. the smallest number on the radioactive separation table.C. 25.D. 50.
Answer: D
Q: animal and human food cannot be loaded in a vehicle withA. compressed gases.B. poisons.C. explosives.D. oxidizers
Answer: B
Q: what must you do before you move a cargo tank of hazardous materialA. double check the air brake system.B. close all manholes and valves.C. call chemtrec at (800) 424-9300.D. all of the above.
Answer: B
Q: which hazardous materials may not be parked within 5 feet of the traveled part of the road of within 300 feet of a bridge fire or place were people gatherA. corrosives and oxidizers.B. explosives A and B.C. orm C. D. and e.D. acids and poisons. `
Answer: B
Q: placarded vehicles cannot be parked within how many feet of an open fireA. 100.B. 200.C. 300.D. 400
Answer: C
Q: the person watching a placarded vehicle mustA. be awake and in the vehicle or within 100 feet.B. be aware of the hazards of the load.C. know what to do in an emergency.D. all of the above.
Answer: D
Q: what kind of roadside emergency warning devices can you use to mark a stopped vehicle carrying explosivesA. reflective trianglesB. flares.C. traffic cones.D. any of the above
Answer: A
Q: when you emergency roadside park a vehicle carrying flammable liquids or gas you can mark the vehicle withA. reflective trianglesB. traffic cones.C. flaresD. any of the above.
Answer: A
Q: whose job is it to find out if a permit or special route is needed to transport a hazardous material loadA. carrier.B. shipper.C. driver.D. it is everyones job
Answer: C
Q: when transporting hazardous material, when should you check your route about permits or restrictionsA. as the need arises.B. within 12 hours of departure.C. before you start the trip.D. when you see highway signs noting restrictions.
Answer: C
Q: a placarded vehicle cannot drive near an open fire unlessA. the cargo compartment is sealed.B. it has a table 2 placard.C. it can pass safely without stopping.D. the wind is blowing toward the road.
Answer: C
Q: when is a written route plan requited to transport hazardous materialA. when transporting explosives A and B.B. when transporting organic flammables.C. only when the carrier is class B.D. never.
Answer: A
Q: how close can you smoke to placarded vehicle carrying explosives, oxidizers or flammablesA. not within 15 feet.B. not within 25 feet.C. not within 100 feet.D. as close as you like
Answer: B
Q: when refueling a placarded vehicle with the engine off someone must alwaysA. stand near the pump shut off valve.B. have a fire extinguisher ready to go.C. be at the nozzle, controlling the fuel flow.D. be watching for persons smoking.
Answer: C
Q: what fire extinguisher rating is required to be in the power unit of the placarded vehicleA. UL rating of 5 B:C or moreB. UL rating of 10 B:C or more.C. UL rating of 15 B:C or more.D. UL rating of 100 B:C or more.
Answer: B
Q: the driver of placarded vehicle must stop and check the dual tiresA. twice a dayB. once a day or every 200 miles.C. every 2 hours or 100 miles. whichever is lessD. using a tire pressure gauge or tire iron.
Answer: C
Q: if a placarded vehicle gets a leaking or overheated tire while on the road the driver mustA. report to the carrier at the next stopB. continue the trip at reduced speed.C. stop when safe and fix the tire.D. keep the tire on the vehicle but stop driving
Answer: C
Q: where do you keep you shipping papers when you are driveing a placarded vehicleA. in the glove compartment.B. in clear view within reach.C. inside your jacket of shirt.D. under the seat.
Answer: B
Q: when not behind the wheel in a placarded vehicle the shipping papers must be on the drivers seat orA. in the glove compartment.B. in the drivers door pouchC. with you at all times.D. under the seat.
Answer: B
Q: what document must a driver of a vehicle have in his possession when transporting class A or B explosivesA. a copy of FMCSR part 397.B. written route plan and emergency instructionsC. shipping papers.D. all of the above
Answer: D
Q: a driver transporting chlorine in cargo tanks must carry what special equipmentA. done cover plate fitting.B. a gas mask and emergency kit for leak control.C. kit for determining chlorine levels.D. all of the above.
Answer: B
Q: what amount of chlorine that is being transported requires the driver to stop before railroad crossingsA. an amount requiring a table 2 placard.B. any amount.C. any amount when combined with explosives A.D. 1000 lbs or more
Answer: B
Q: when required to stop at a railroad crossing how close must you stop to the nearest railA. one vehicle length from the nearest rail.B. any amount.C. not closer then 50 feetD. any distance if you make a complete stop
Answer: B
Q: in a hazardous material emergency the driver shouldA. not smoke.B. warn others and keep people away.C. avoid contact or inhaling.D. all of the above.
Answer: D
Q: what should you do if hazardous material is leaking form your vehicleA. repack the material in plastic bags.B. keep your vehicle in one place on the road.C. drive upwind form any fumes.D. call the dispatcher and emergency personnel. if needed
Answer: D
Q: if hazardous material is spilling form your vehicle you shouldA. move 500 feet of less.B. drive upwind from the spill.C. not move anymore then safety requiresD. stay put on the roadway.
Answer: C
Q: when can you pull apart vehicles that have crashed when one vehicle is carrying explosivesA. after the explosives have been moved at least 200 feet form the crashB. after the crash is 30 minutes old.C. after the police have arrived.D. all of the above.
Answer: A
Q: when there is a spill of hazardous material you or your employer may have to callA. national response center.B. chemtrec.C. either one .D. both.
Answer: A