Take District Of Columbia CDL HazMat Test 1

QUESTION 1 / 25

Containers of hazardous materials must be:

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APacked in larger brown-colored containers.✓BBraced to prevent movement during transportation.✓CMade of cardboard.✓DA maximum of four feet tall.✓

QUESTION 2 / 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 3 / 25

When refueling a vehicle that contains hazardous materials:

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AThe engine should be left on.✓BThe engine should be turned off.✓CThe gas nozzle may be left unattended.✓DNo other vehicles should be at the refueling station.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When loading hazardous materials, you should do all of the following, except:

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ASet the parking brake.✓BLoad the materials away from heat.✓CWatch for signs of leakage.✓DUse a hook.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

What shape is a placard indicating hazardous materials?

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ADiamond✓BTriangle✓CCircle✓DOctagon✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When loading or unloading explosive materials, you should:

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AKeep the engine running.✓BTurn off the engine.✓CUse sharp-pointed tools to open the packages.✓DToss packages.✓

QUESTION 7 / 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 8 / 25

If you are transporting explosives and your vehicle breaks down, you may notify other drivers:

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AWith flares.✓BWith electric lights.✓CBy standing on the roadway and waving your arms.✓DBy keeping the driver's side door open.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

If required, ____ identical placards must be placed on a vehicle.

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ATwo✓BFour✓CSix✓DEight✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

How must a shipper notify a driver of the risks associated with their cargo?

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ABy speaking with the driver✓BBy writing a note on a blank piece of paper✓CBy putting hazard warning labels on packages✓DBy placing orange dots on packages✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

The only way to properly check tire pressure is by:

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AUsing a tire pressure gauge.✓BEyeballing the tire.✓CPushing on the tire with your hand.✓DMeasuring the height of the tire.✓

QUESTION 12 / 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 13 / 25

The only way to properly check your tire pressure is by:

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AUsing a tire pressure gauge.✓BEyeballing the tires.✓CPushing on the tires to feel the pressure.✓DWeighing the tires.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

If a package contains liquid containers, the package must display:

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AArrows pointing in the correct upright direction.✓BA return address.✓CThe number of containers inside the box.✓DThe word "fragile."✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

In general, when loading a tank with flammable liquids:

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AThe engine should be running.✓BA ground should be established before opening the filling hole.✓CA ground should be broken right before opening the filling hole.✓DThe filling hole should be locked during loading.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

What could indicate that a shipment you are accepting contains hazardous materials?

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AThe cargo is stored in cylinder tanks.✓BThe cargo is picked up from a supermarket.✓CThe cargo is packaged in cardboard boxes.✓DThe cargo has green packaging.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Placarded vehicles must carry fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of:

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A10 B:C.✓B20 C.✓C10 A:B.✓D5 B:C.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What must be included in emergency response information?

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ARisks of fire or explosion✓BValue of the materials✓CDriver information✓DPlanned route✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

An explosive material is most likely categorized as a ____ hazard.

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AClass 1✓BClass 3✓CClass 6✓DClass 7✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When a shipper packages hazardous materials, they certify that the package:

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ADoes not contain hazardous materials.✓BHas been prepared in compliance with the rules.✓CWas packed at a specific location.✓DWill be placed on the trailer first.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

How do you label a hazardous material if the proper label will not fit on the material's package?

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AThe label may be placed on a tag securely attached to the package.✓BA scannable QR code may instead be attached to the package.✓CThe HazMat label should be reduced in size to fit on the package.✓DThe label may be pasted to the wall of the trailer.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

On a shipping paper, if the letter “G” appears in Column 1, what else needs to appear?

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AThe technical name of the hazardous material✓BThe type of packaging containing the hazardous material✓CThe shipper’s phone number✓DThe date the product was packed✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When transporting hazardous materials, placards:

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AShould only be used with explosives.✓BShould be used on all four sides of a vehicle.✓CShould only be used by Class A licensed drivers.✓DShould be used to reduce insurance rates.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When placing a placard:

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AIt should be at least three inches away from any other markings.✓BIt could be placed under a ladder if space is an issue.✓CIt can be affixed to a background of similar color.✓DIt can be upside down.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Regulations require hazardous materials employees to be trained and tested how often?

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AOnce every year✓BOnce every three years✓COnce every five years✓DOnce every 10 years✓