Take Florida CDL HazMat Test 1

QUESTION 1 / 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 2 / 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 3 / 25

How is a hazardous materials warning presented?

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AOn a placard✓BBy wrapping the package in orange✓CBy placing the item away from other cargo and covering it with a sign✓DWith flashing lights✓

QUESTION 4 / 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 5 / 25

When you are seated behind the steering wheel, shipping papers should be:

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AWithin reach.✓BIn the sleeping compartment.✓CHidden under the seat.✓DTaped to the passenger's side window.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Which of the following is not an acceptable location to keep hazardous materials' shipping papers?

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AIn a pouch on the driver’s side door✓BIn a pouch on the passenger’s side door✓CWithin reach of the driver while the seat belt is fastened✓DOn the driver’s seat while the driver is outside of the vehicle✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

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

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AShipping orders✓BBills of lading✓CManifests✓DDirections✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Where on a truck should placards be placed?

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AOn the rear✓BOn the left and right sides✓COn the front✓DAll of the above✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

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

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

QUESTION 10 / 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 11 / 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 12 / 25

If a leak is suspected in a cargo of radioactive material:

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AThe driver should go to the local fire department.✓BThe driver should pick up any loose pieces of the radioactive material.✓CThe driver should continue to carry the cargo, as long as they avoid touching the affected areas.✓DThe driver should not operate the vehicle until it has been cleaned.✓

QUESTION 13 / 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 14 / 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 15 / 25

How many hazardous materials classes are there?

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AFour✓BSix✓CNine✓DTwo✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

If transporting chlorine, what must be in the vehicle?

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AA gas mask✓BGoggles✓CAn axe✓DA cell phone✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

A person supervising the loading of a tank:

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ADoes not have to be able to move the vehicle.✓BMust be a licensed firefighter.✓CDoes not need to know about the materials being loaded.✓DMust stay within 25 feet of the tank.✓

QUESTION 18 / 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 19 / 25

What does "RQ" stand for?

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ARelative query✓BReportable quantity✓CRelease query✓DResponse quarantine✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Shipping papers should be:

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AHidden from view.✓BPlaced in the glove box.✓CEasily seen by anyone entering the cab.✓DLaminated.✓

QUESTION 21 / 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 22 / 25

If a shipping paper describes both hazardous and non-hazardous materials, the items can be distinguished by:

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AThe hazardous materials being listed first.✓BThe non-hazardous materials being written in pencil.✓CThe hazardous materials being listed in red ink.✓DThe hazardous materials being written larger than the non-hazardous materials.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Your engine runs a pump used during the delivery of compressed gas. After delivery, you should turn off the engine ____ unhooking the hoses.

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ABefore✓BAfter✓CWhile✓DEither before or after✓

QUESTION 24 / 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 25 / 25

Who must provide emergency response information?

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AThe shipper✓BThe driver✓CThe local fire department✓DThe Department of Homeland Security✓