Take Pennsylvania CDL HazMat Test 1

QUESTION 1 / 25

A person working on a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of a road:

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AWill likely pay attention to traffic on the road.✓BMay be focused on the repair and not paying attention to roadway traffic.✓CIs exempt from traffic laws.✓DShould not be assisted.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

During a trip, which shut-off valves should be open?

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AAll shut-off valves should be open.✓BThe rear shut-off valves should be open.✓CAll shut-off valves should be in the open position, except the rear shut-off valves.✓DNo shut-off valves should be open.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When coupling a trailer:

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AMake sure to couple matching glad hands.✓BAny glad hand can be connected to any other glad hand.✓CIt is best to leave one glad hand unattached.✓DOnly one set of glad hands should be connected.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

A pre-trip vehicle inspection:

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AIs not required if the driver regularly uses the vehicle.✓BIs not required for trips under 100 miles.✓CIs only to be performed by a mechanic.✓DIs required by law.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Hazardous materials may be transported:

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ABy any driver with a CDL.✓BBy any driver, as long as the total weight of the hazardous materials are under 50 pounds.✓CBy any driver in a rural area.✓DBy a driver with a CDL and HazMat endorsement.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

HazMat endorsement holders must be fingerprinted:

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AOnce every year.✓BEvery time the endorsement is renewed.✓COnly once.✓DBefore transporting each HazMat load.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A loss of air pressure in the emergency line will cause:

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AThe suspension springs to extend.✓BThe tractor protection valve to open.✓CThe rear trailer to detach from the combination.✓DThe emergency brakes to activate.✓

QUESTION 8 / 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 9 / 25

If you are driving so slowly that you could impede other vehicles, you should:

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AStay in the left lane.✓BDrive with your emergency flashers activated.✓CNot use any lights.✓DWave an arm out of your window.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

What can change the height of a vehicle?

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AColor✓BLength✓CWeight✓DNumber of windows✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Areas of the road that are shaded:

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AUsually do not freeze.✓BUsually do not contain moisture, so they can’t freeze.✓CWill remain slick after ice on other areas of the road has melted.✓DShould always be avoided.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

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ADecreases your braking distance.✓BIncreases your braking distance.✓CCreates a loud squeaking noise when being used.✓DHelps to ensure control while braking.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When changing lanes, you should:

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AMove quickly before other vehicles get into the lane you wish to occupy.✓BMove slowly, in case another vehicle is in the lane you wish to occupy.✓CNot use your turn signal.✓DNever use the right lane.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?

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ASix to seven✓BSeven to eight✓CEight to nine✓DFour to five✓

QUESTION 15 / 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 16 / 25

What is the number one cause of death and injury in work zones?

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ASpeeding drivers✓BCareless behavior by construction workers✓CDrivers driving too slowly✓DEquipment placed in the roadway✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

After the engine is started, warning lights and buzzers should all:

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AStay on.✓BFlicker occasionally.✓CTurn off right away.✓DTurn off once the vehicle begins moving.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly if:

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AThe trailer is straight.✓BThere is no trailer attached to the tractor.✓CThe vehicle is on a slight incline.✓DThe vehicle is on a slight decline.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Which of the following is most likely to result in hydroplaning?

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AUsing tires with worn tread✓BUsing properly inflated tires✓CUsing new tires✓DTraveling at speeds under 10 mph✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Hazardous materials laws are controlled by:

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

QUESTION 21 / 25

If you must make a quick stop while transporting liquids, one safe option is to:

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AUse the controlled braking method.✓BTurn while braking.✓CApply the parking brake.✓DApply the brakes with minimal pressure.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Accelerating roughly is:

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AEncouraged at slow speeds.✓BEncouraged at all speeds.✓CDiscouraged, as it may cause damage to the vehicle.✓DDiscouraged, as it may confuse other drivers.✓

QUESTION 23 / 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 24 / 25

When backing a trailer, how should you turn the steering wheel?

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ATurn the top of the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go.✓BTurn the top of the steering wheel in the direction opposite of where you want the trailer to go.✓CIt doesn’t matter.✓DIt depends on where the trailer is being backed.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

If driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, you can prevent your vehicle from rolling backward when starting from a stop by:

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APartly engaging the clutch before removing your foot from the brake pedal.✓BPlacing the vehicle in reverse before moving forward.✓CFully engaging the clutch before removing your foot from the brake pedal.✓DPlacing the vehicle in neutral before moving forward.✓