CDL HAZMAT TEST – 03

The No. 1 FREE CDL HAZMAT Test. 75+ practice quiz questions and answers for the CDL HazMat Endorsement Test. This is the third in a series of hazmat test questions practice tests that are needed to prepare for the CDL exams.

We know that taking the HAZMAT test as part of your CDL permit can cause anxiety in even the most confident driver. That is why we designed this free CDL HAZMAT test so that you can practice and get an idea of what types of questions will be asked on the actual test at the DMV.

HAZMAT Test 03

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Who is responsible for making sure the driver of a HAZMAT cargo has the appropriate emergency response information for the hazardous material being shipped?

The DMV

The operating company

The driver

The shipper

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If you discover that one of your tires is leaking while carrying hazardous materials, you must?

Stop at the nearest safe place and fix it

Slow down and continue to check the tire every 25 miles

Report it to the DOT

Report it to your carrier

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If you have to separate vehicles involved in a collision when carrying explosives, you must remove the explosives and place them at least...?

50 feet away

200 feet away

100 feet away

150 feet away

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Class 6 poisons must be transported in a container with interconnectors.

FALSE

TRUE

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When you are transporting chlorine in cargo tanks, you must have?

An emergency kit for controlling leaks in fittings on the cover plate

An approved gas mask

Both of these

6 / 25

When crossing railroad tracks when carrying HAZMAT you must never...?

Do any of these things

Accelerate

Decelerate

Change gear

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How many times must you stop and check your dual tires while carrying hazardous materials?

Every 1 hour or 40 miles

Every 3 hours or 150 miles

Every 5 hours or 250 miles

Every 2 hours or 100 miles

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Who is responsible for checking that the shipper correctly named, labeled and marked a hazmat shipment?

Manufacturer

Shipper

Carrier

DOT

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When a shipper packages HAZMAT, who certifies that it has been prepared according to the rules?

The operating company

The Highways Authority

The shipper

The driver

10 / 25

Packages containing liquid HAZMAT must have...?

Waterproof seals

Waterproof covers

Orientation arrows

Foam covers

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The intent of hazardous materials regulations is to ensure safe drivers, contain the material and hide the risk.

FALSE

TRUE

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If a hazardous material is leaking from your vehicle, you must not move your vehicle?

In any upwind direction

Anymore than safety requires

Any more than 500 feet

Off the roadway

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A power unit of a placarded vehicle is required to have a fire extinguisher with a UL rating of ____ B:C or more?

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The National Response Center must be informed immediately if a HAZMAT incident involves members of the public having to be evacuated for more than...?

One hour

Half an hour

90 minutes

Two hours

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A shipment of hazardous materials is described by Hazardous Materials Transportation Papers.

FALSE

TRUE

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You may not park your vehicle within ____ feet of an open flame.

550

250

300

600

17 / 25

You must stop and check tires every time you park if you are carrying hazardous materials and are having _____ tires.

Dual

Radial

Treaded

Bias

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When transporting division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives, you must not?

Both b and c

Transport them in a combination vehicle consisting of

Transport these explosives in a combination vehicle if there is a placarded tank in the combination

Stop the vehicle until you reach your destination

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Who is responsible for packaging, labeling and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers before shipping?

State auditors

Carrier

Driver

Shipper

20 / 25

An accident involving hazardous materials must be reported to the proper government agency by the shipper.

TRUE

FALSE

21 / 25

You or your employer must call the National Response Center if involved in a HAZMAT incident which involves property damage exceeding...?

50000

25000

75000

100000

22 / 25

Detailed written reports of HAZMAT incidents must be made within what time of the incident?

20 days

15 days

30 days

7 days

23 / 25

Containment rules tell drivers how to load, transport, and to unload bulk tanks of hazardous materials.

FALSE

TRUE

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HAZMAT shipping papers require an emergency response telephone number...?

If transporting to a different country

Always

If going out of state

Only in certain circumstances

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A placarded vehicle must have placards on the front, rear and both sides.

TRUE

FALSE

Your score is

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There are three types of CDL classes that determine the type of vehicle you may drive and how much you may tow. A Class A CDL class allows you to operate a vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 if the vehicle you tow weighs more than 10,000 and a Class B CDL allows you to operate a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds or operate any vehicle towing another vehicle that weighs less than 10,000 GVWR. With a Class C CDL, you can operate a Class C vehicle that transports hazardous materials.