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HAZMAT CDL Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If you must leave a placarded vehicle on a public roadway, what is required?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leave it unattended if possible
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B
It must be parked in a designated area
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C
It must be watched by a qualified person
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D
Notify local authorities
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When transporting hazardous material, how far may you not park from places where people gather?
Choose one answer below.
A
100 feet
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B
200 feet
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C
300 feet
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D
400 feet
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is included in the process of categorizing hazardous materials?
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A
Project management plans
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B
Correct placards and labels
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C
Employee training schedules
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D
Quality assurance protocols
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Before loading or unloading any explosive, what should the driver check for in the cargo space?
Choose one answer below.
A
cargo heater that could start a fire
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B
Sharp points that might damage the cargo
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C
Loose floorboards or plates
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 5 / 25
While transporting hazardous materials, what is a critical safety measure to monitor?
Choose one answer below.
A
Weather conditions
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B
Fatigue levels
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C
Vehicle maintenance
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 6 / 25
If an X or RQ is in the HM column of a shipping paper entry, what does it indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
The shipment is not regulated
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B
The shipment contains a non-hazardous material
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C
The shipment is regulated by hazardous materials regulations
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D
The shipment requires special handling
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QUESTION 7 / 25
How recent must special training be for drivers transporting controlled radioactive material?
Choose one answer below.
A
Within the past year
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B
Within the past two years
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C
Within the past three years
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D
Within the past five years
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What must the shipper certify on the shipping paper?
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A
The package is undamaged
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B
The shipment is prepared according to rules
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C
It contains hazardous materials
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D
The delivery is on time
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QUESTION 9 / 25
In a hazardous material emergency, what is the first action you should take?
Choose one answer below.
A
Provide first aid to anyone injured
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B
Keep people away and warn them of danger
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C
Begin evacuating the area
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D
Call for additional resources
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When transporting chlorine in cargo tanks, what is a requirement?
Choose one answer below.
A
Emergency contact number
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B
An emergency kit for controlling leaks
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C
secondary containment system
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D
personal flotation device
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QUESTION 11 / 25
One of the two lists that drivers, shippers, and carriers use to determine if a material is regulated is the:
Choose one answer below.
A
List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities
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B
National Fire Protection Association List
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C
Environmental Protection Agency List
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D
Department of Transportation Index
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When transporting chlorine, what is essential to have in addition to shipping papers?
Choose one answer below.
A
licensed driver
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B
An approved gas mask
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C
fire suppression device
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D
Personal protective equipment
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What should you do to prevent danger during a hazardous material emergency?
Choose one answer below.
A
Encourage people to gather near the area
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B
Permitted use of smoke products
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C
Prevent smoking and keep open flames away
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D
Call for help before taking action
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is a critical requirement for transporting cylinders of compressed gases?
Choose one answer below.
A
They should be handled by multiple drivers
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B
They should only be contained in specific vehicle types
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C
They should be labeled with emergency contacts
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D
They should be loaded safely and secured
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If you are loading or unloading explosives, what must you ensure?
Choose one answer below.
A
That the cargo doors are secure
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B
That cargo heaters have been disabled
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C
That fire extinguishers are within reach
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D
That security personnel are present
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What is essential when moving a placarded vehicle near a fire?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ensure there are no passengers in the vehicle
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B
Confirm the vehicle is in good repair
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C
Verify you can safely pass the fire without stopping
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D
Inform nearby drivers about the situation
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QUESTION 17 / 25
How often must you check your dual tires when hauling hazardous materials?
Choose one answer below.
A
Once every hour
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B
Once every 2 hours or 100 miles
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C
Once every 4 hours
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D
Only when stopping for fuel
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What type of training must drivers have when transporting hazardous materials?
Choose one answer below.
A
General vehicle operation training
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B
Specialized hazardous material training
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C
Emergency response training
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D
First aid training
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QUESTION 19 / 25
How many shipping classes are there for hazardous materials?
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A
5
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B
7
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C
9
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D
11
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is the first action to take during a hazardous materials emergency?
Choose one answer below.
A
Call emergency services
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B
Keep people away from the area
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C
Evacuate the area
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D
Assess the situation
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When fueling a placarded vehicle, where must someone always be?
Choose one answer below.
A
At the pump monitoring the fuel gauge
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B
At the nozzle controlling the fuel flow
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C
Inside the vehicle to manage fuel safety
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D
In the cabin preparing for the next trip
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When fueling a placard vehicle, who must always be present?
Choose one answer below.
A
safety officer
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B
The driver
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C
Someone at the nozzle controlling the fuel flow
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D
fuel attendant
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When handling packages of explosives, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
use hooks and metal tools to secure packages
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B
always wear gloves
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C
never use hooks or other metal tools
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D
place them in a safe area
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, how much should you move your vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
As far as necessary
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B
Only for safety reasons
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C
Whatever distance you can safely achieve
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D
Move to the nearest service station
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What should you do if you find one of your tires is leaking while hauling hazardous materials?
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue driving to your destination
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B
Stop at the nearest safe place and fix it
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C
Call for roadside assistance
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D
Ignore it unless it gets worse
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