Take District Of Columbia CDL HazMat Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 25

Shipping papers identifying hazardous materials should be:

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AAt the bottom of a stack of shipping papers.✓BOn the top of a stack of shipping papers.✓CIn a location separate from non-hazardous materials.✓DStored under the passenger’s seat.✓

QUESTION 2 / 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 3 / 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 4 / 25

If you apply for an original or renewal HazMat endorsement, you must undergo a background check through which agency?

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ATransportation Security Administration✓BFederal Bureau of Investigation✓CCentral Intelligence Agency✓DSecretary of Defense✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

To know which placards to use, you need to know:

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AThe hazard classes of the materials.✓BThe types of containers holding the materials.✓CThe destination.✓DThe shipper.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Load hazardous materials:

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ANear heat sources.✓BAway from heat sources.✓CIn direct sunlight.✓DIn the rain.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When transporting Division 1.1 materials, the floor liner should be:

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AMade from metallic materials.✓BMade from an iron alloy.✓CMade from non-ferrous materials.✓DLoose.✓

QUESTION 8 / 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 9 / 25

Placards must be placed:

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AIn any manner, as long as they are visible.✓BSo words and numbers are read from left to right.✓CUpside down.✓DWithin three inches of other markings.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

An improperly placarded vehicle can only be moved:

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ATo make room for other vehicles.✓BDuring an emergency.✓CIf the vehicle will be traveling a distance shorter than 10 miles.✓DTo wash the vehicle.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

If transporting a package that contains radioactive materials, it is important to know that:

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ARadiation will pass through to other packages.✓BThe packages should be carried in the cab.✓CThe packages should be loaded on their side.✓DYou cannot use bridges.✓

QUESTION 12 / 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 13 / 25

A material’s hazard class reflects:

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AThe risks associated with the material.✓BThe amount of packaging required to make the shipment.✓CThe location on the trailer where items may be placed.✓DHow the material should be loaded and unloaded.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Column 2 of the Hazardous Materials Table contains:

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AThe names of the materials.✓BWhere the materials originated.✓CSpecial provisions for the materials.✓DThe costs of the materials.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

____ identical placards must be placed on a vehicle transporting hazardous materials.

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AOne✓BTwo✓CThree✓DFour✓

QUESTION 16 / 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 17 / 25

To determine which placard(s) you must use when carrying hazardous materials, you need to know:

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AThe hazard classes of the materials.✓BThe types of containers being used.✓CThe destination.✓DThe shipper.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

On packages that are not large enough to hold a HazMat label, materials should be labeled:

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AWith a barcode.✓BWith a tag.✓CWith a piece of orange tape.✓DWith a red checkmark.✓

QUESTION 19 / 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 20 / 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 21 / 25

When accepting a package of hazardous materials, a driver should ensure:

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AThe shipping paper matches the marking and labels on packages.✓BThe shipping paper is written in code.✓CThat all packages are labeled as poison.✓DThe all boxes are sealed.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Materials that are considered hazardous may include all of the following, except:

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AExplosives.✓BGases.✓CSolids.✓DRocks.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

If hazardous materials are being transported, how are other drivers warned?

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ABy the posting of placards on the truck✓BBy the flashing lights on the truck✓CBy a siren✓DBy the driver waving an arm out the window✓

QUESTION 24 / 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 25 / 25

At least how many placards must be placed on a vehicle carrying hazardous materials?

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AOne✓BTwo✓CThree✓DFour✓