Take New York CDL HazMat Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 25

Hazardous materials should be loaded and unloaded:

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AAway from heat sources.✓BNear heat, if possible.✓CWith sharp objects.✓DBy being rolled.✓

QUESTION 2 / 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 3 / 25

If there is a collision involving a vehicle transporting Class 1 explosives, the driver should:

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ANot warn others of the danger.✓BAllow smoking near the vehicle.✓CKeep the explosives inside the vehicle until after separating the vehicles involved in the collision.✓DRemove the explosives from the vehicle before separating the vehicles involved in the collision.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Portable tanks:

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ACannot be removed from a vehicle.✓BAre not permanently attached to a vehicle.✓CAre permanently attached to a vehicle.✓DShould not be used.✓

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

If a substance is being transported in a reportable quantity, what letters will appear on the shipping paper and package?

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ADQ✓BLT✓CRQ✓DBR✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

The person loading a tank with hazardous materials must be all of the following, except:

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AAlert.✓BWithin 10 feet of the tank.✓CAware of the hazards associated with the materials.✓DAuthorized to move the tank.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Before any flammable liquids are loaded or unloaded, the engine should be:

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ATurned off.✓BRevved.✓CTurned on.✓DDrained of oil.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Hazardous materials laws are controlled by:

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ALocal regulations.✓BState regulations.✓CFederal regulations.✓DAll levels of government.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

How many hazardous materials classes are there?

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AFour✓BSix✓CNine✓DTwo✓

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

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 13 / 25

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

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AOne✓BTwo✓CThree✓DFour✓

QUESTION 14 / 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 15 / 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 16 / 25

Generally, a shipping paper must list:

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AAn emergency response telephone number.✓BThe address of the shipper.✓CThe location of fire departments along the planned route.✓DThe cost of the materials.✓

QUESTION 17 / 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 18 / 25

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

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ATalk to other people.✓BAttend hazardous materials training courses.✓CGuess.✓DAsk a police officer.✓

QUESTION 19 / 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 20 / 25

A Class 7 hazardous material is:

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AExplosive.✓BFlammable.✓CRadioactive.✓DCorrosive.✓

QUESTION 21 / 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 22 / 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 23 / 25

When a shipper packages hazardous materials, they certify that the package:

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ADoes not contain hazardous materials.✓BHas been prepared in compliance with the rules.✓CWas packed at a specific location.✓DWill be placed on the trailer first.✓

QUESTION 24 / 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 25 / 25

An improperly placarded vehicle:

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ACan never be moved.✓BCan only be moved in an emergency.✓CCan be driven short distances.✓DCan be driven if it does not contain radioactive materials.✓