Take Indiana CDL HazMat Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 25

If loading corrosive materials, you should not:

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ARoll the containers.✓BLoad the containers by hand.✓CUse the vehicle’s emergency brake.✓DAsk someone to help you.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Emergency response information provided by the shipper must include:

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AAny risks of fire or explosion.✓BValue of the materials.✓CDriver information.✓DHow many people should respond in the event of an accident.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

A driver needs a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement to transport hazardous materials in:

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AA vehicle requiring a Class A license.✓BA vehicle requiring a Class B license.✓CA vehicle requiring a Class C license.✓DAny sized vehicle.✓

QUESTION 4 / 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 5 / 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 6 / 25

Who is responsible for identifying the hazard class of a hazardous material?

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AThe shipper✓BA contractor✓CThe driver✓DEveryone✓

QUESTION 7 / 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 8 / 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 9 / 25

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

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AArrows pointing in the correct upright direction.✓BA return address.✓CThe number of containers inside the box.✓DRubber gloves.✓

QUESTION 10 / 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 11 / 25

What can be a clue that a shipment may contain hazardous materials?

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AThe shipper is a business you might expect to deal with hazardous materials.✓BThe last shipment you picked up was labeled as hazardous.✓CThe packaging looks damaged.✓DThe road is made of gravel.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

What does a hazardous materials shipping paper describe?

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AThe materials being transported✓BHow the materials will be transported✓CWho should accept the materials being transported✓DThe cost of the materials✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

What does "RQ" stand for?

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

QUESTION 14 / 25

What shape is a placard indicating hazardous materials?

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ADiamond✓BTriangle✓CCircle✓DOctagon✓

QUESTION 15 / 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 16 / 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 17 / 25

How many hazardous materials classes are there?

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AFour✓BSix✓CNine✓DTwo✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

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

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

QUESTION 19 / 25

Shippers must keep a copy of shipping papers for:

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ASix weeks.✓BSix months.✓COne year.✓DTwo years.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Class 1, Class 2.1, and Class 3 items should not be placed in a trailer with:

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AA heater.✓BAn air conditioner.✓COther items.✓DBatteries.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When approaching a railroad crossing while transporting chlorine:

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AYou must stop before crossing the tracks.✓BYou must reduce your speed before crossing the tracks.✓CYou can proceed without stopping if no warning lights are flashing.✓DYou can proceed without stopping if no other vehicles are within sight.✓

QUESTION 22 / 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 23 / 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 24 / 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 25 / 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✓