Take Massachusetts CDL HazMat Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 25

Containers of nitric acid should be:

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AStacked no more than two containers high.✓BStacked to the ceiling.✓CLoaded on top of other products.✓DLoaded in the cabin.✓

QUESTION 2 / 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 3 / 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 4 / 25

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

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

QUESTION 5 / 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 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

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 8 / 25

If transporting mass explosives:

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AThe vehicle must always be placarded.✓BThe vehicle only needs to be placarded if carrying more than 200 pounds.✓CThe vehicle does not need to be placarded.✓DOnly rural roads should be used.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When refueling a vehicle transporting 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.✓DSomeone other than the driver should do it.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

To operate a vehicle that is used to transport hazardous materials, a driver must have:

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AOnly a CDL.✓BA CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement.✓CA CDL with a passenger endorsement.✓DA CDL with an air brake endorsement.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What should a carrier do if hazardous materials are not properly prepared?

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AAccept the shipment✓BAccept the shipment under protest✓CAccept the shipment, but make a notation on the paperwork✓DRefuse the shipment✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

How many hazardous materials classes are there?

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AFour✓BSix✓CNine✓DTwo✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When traveling with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, a vehicle should not be:

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AParked within 300 feet of a bridge.✓BParked within 40 feet of the road.✓CParked for long periods of time.✓DPainted.✓

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

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 16 / 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 17 / 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 18 / 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 19 / 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 20 / 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 21 / 25

In addition to reading the manual, the best way to learn about transporting hazardous materials is by:

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ATalking to other people.✓BAttending hazardous materials training courses.✓CTrial and error.✓DReading labels.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If you notice hazardous materials leaking while you are driving, you should:

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ADrive to a phone booth.✓BPark the vehicle as soon as possible.✓CLeave the area to find help.✓DDrive around looking for a person to repair the leak.✓

QUESTION 23 / 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 24 / 25

Flammable gases are categorized as ____ hazards.

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AClass 1✓BClass 2✓CClass 4✓DClass 7✓

QUESTION 25 / 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✓