Take Colorado CDL HazMat Test 1

QUESTION 1 / 25

When a driver is not in their vehicle, hazardous materials' shipping papers should be:

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AKept on the driver's person.✓BKept on the driver’s seat.✓CKept under the passenger’s seat.✓DPlaced on the dashboard.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

If the words "Inhalation Hazard" appear on a package, a ____ placard must be used.

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APoison gas✓BExplosive✓CRadioactive✓DDanger✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What should be done if the third column of the Hazardous Materials Table contains the word “Forbidden?”

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AThe indicated substance should not be transported.✓BThe indicated substance should be transported by air.✓CThe indicated substance should only be transported at night.✓DThe indicated substance should be accompanied by a security guard.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

A person who is watching the loading or unloading of a tank must do all of the following, except:

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ARemain alert.✓BRemain within 25 feet of the tank.✓CWear a chemical suit.✓DKnow the hazards of the materials involved.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Many products classed as poison are also:

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ARadioactive.✓BFlammable.✓CHeavy.✓DSweet-tasting.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A driver must take the HazMat knowledge test:

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AOnce every year.✓BPrior to every CDL renewal.✓COnce every 10 years.✓DOnly once.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A person should not smoke within ____ of a vehicle placarded for Class 3 or Division 2.1 materials.

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A10 feet✓B25 feet✓C100 feet✓D1,000 feet✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Who must label hazardous materials?

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AThe shipper✓BThe loader✓CThe driver✓DThe mechanic✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When loading compressed gas, the liquid discharge valves should be:

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AClosed.✓BGreased.✓COpen.✓DRemoved.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

To operate a vehicle that is used to transport hazardous materials, a driver must have:

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AOnly a CDL.✓BA CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement.✓CA CDL with a passenger endorsement.✓DA CDL with an air brake endorsement.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When trying to control a minor truck fire, what should you do before opening the trailer doors?

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ACheck to see if the doors are hot.✓BThrow water on the doors.✓CPut on a pair of gloves.✓DWait 30 minutes.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When driving a vehicle with empty cargo tanks that are used to carry hazardous materials, the driver:

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ACan cross railroad tracks without slowing or stopping.✓BNeeds to slow when approaching railroad tracks, but is not required to stop.✓CMust stop at railroad crossings before proceeding.✓DShould never drive over railroad tracks.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Unless it is clearly unsafe, what does a driver need to accept a package?

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AThe shipper’s certification✓BA notarized statement✓CA verbal agreement✓DA contract✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

The person loading a tank with hazardous materials must be all of the following, except:

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AAlert.✓BWithin 10 feet of the tank.✓CAware of the hazards associated with the materials.✓DAuthorized to move the tank.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A clue that your shipment contains hazardous materials is that:

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AThe shipper is in a certain type of business, such as a fireworks dealer or pest control firm.✓BThe last shipment you picked up was labeled as hazardous.✓CThe packaging looks damaged.✓DThe shipper's business is located in a bad part of town.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Regulations relating to hazardous materials are intended to protect:

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AYou.✓BThose around you.✓CThe environment.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If you apply for a HazMat endorsement, you must undergo a check through which agency?

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AThe Transportation Security Administration✓BThe Federal Bureau of Investigation✓CThe Department of Energy✓DThe Department of Defense✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

The identification number associated with a hazardous material should appear:

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AOn the material's packaging.✓BOn the vehicle's license plate.✓CDirectly next to a placard.✓DOn a bumper sticker on the vehicle.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Shippers must label hazardous materials. If an item is smaller than its label, how should the item be labeled?

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AThe item may be tied together with other hazardous materials and labeled with a sheet of paper on the outside of the bundle.✓BThe label may be attached to a tag that is securely attached to the package.✓CThe item may be marked with a large orange dot.✓DThe item may be placed in a box displaying a warning label.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

If transporting chlorine, what must be kept in the vehicle?

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AA phone with emergency numbers programmed✓BAn approved gas mask✓CA chemical suit✓DDirections for emergency personnel✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Which agency helps coordinate emergency response to chemical hazards?

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AThe National Response Center✓BThe Federal Containment Organization✓CThe United Center for Chemical Assistance✓DThe National Transportation Network✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If a product requires a "Poison Inhalation Hazard" placard, the placard must be used when transporting:

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AMore than 100 pounds of the product.✓BMore than 50 pounds of the product.✓CAny amount of the product.✓DThe product in a leaking container.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Who is responsible for identifying the hazard class of materials being shipped?

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AThe shipper✓BThe carrier✓CThe driver✓DThe mechanic✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

In the Hazardous Materials Table, Column 2 lists:

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AThe names of materials.✓BWhere materials originate.✓CSpecial provisions for materials.✓DMaterials' manufacturers.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Which of the following is not an example of a shipping paper?

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AShipping orders✓BBills of lading✓CManifests✓DDirections✓