CDL Hazardous
Materials Test

This is the Commercial Vehicle Driver's License Test covering Hazardous Materials. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Quiz" button below to begin. Good luck!

1 / 40

A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:

1 year

none of these answers are correct

2 years

3 years

2 / 40

In column 1, the "D" symbol means:

detonators

domestic restrictions

devices

domestic transportation

3 / 40

Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?

your spouse

the carrier

the driver

the shipper

4 / 40

A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

portable tanks are bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle

cargo tanks are bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle

portable tanks are bulk containers, which are permanently attached to a vehicle

none of these answers are correct

5 / 40

When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

all of these answers are correct

prevent smoking and keep open flames away

keep people away and warn them of the danger

contact emergency authorities

6 / 40

It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

corrosive, radioactive, dangerous, slippery when wet, inhalation

it is ok to smoke anywhere

explosives, flammable gas, oxidizers, flammable solids, flammable liquids

all hazard classes

7 / 40

What is a technical name?

the name for a hazardous material used in scientific journals and texts, recognized as its chemical and microbiological name

the name for a hazardous material most commonly used on the street

the name for a hazardous material most commonly used in the trucking community, accepted as standard

the medical term for hazardous materials used by medical personnel

8 / 40

To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should:

open and inspect every package and container

ask the driver

check for a fence around the loading dock

look at the shipping papers

9 / 40

Placarded vehicles must carry which type of fire extinguisher?

a-b fire extinguisher

b-c fire extinguisher

hazmat extinguisher

c-d fire extinguisher

10 / 40

The transport index of a radioactive material:

is another way of writing the weight of the package

is something that only the shipper needs to worry about

none of these answers are correct

tells the degree of control needed during transportation

11 / 40

When transporting hazardous loads, you must check the tires at least:

every two hours or 100 miles

every six hours

every 200 miles

twice every day

12 / 40

When transporting hazardous waste, you must:

have the word "waste" before the name of the material on the bills

sign a uniform hazardous waste manifest

carry a uniform hazardous waste manifest in the truck

all of these answers are correct

13 / 40

Cargo tanks ____.

are bulk packagings permanently attached to a vehicle

are large drums used to contain hazmat that is loaded on a trailer

are large drums temporarily attached to a vehicle

are tanks that the military uses to transport hazardous materials

14 / 40

A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives:

may never be left unattended under any condition

may never be parked on private property

may not be parked on the cosignee's property

may be left unattended in a safe haven

15 / 40

Drivers who transport route controlled radioactive materials must carry a dated certificate of radioactive materials training. This training must have ocurred within the last:

1 years

2 years

3 years

4 years

16 / 40

An "A/W" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:

it is ok to ship this material by air only

this material is only restricted when shipped by air and/or water

there is no restrictions with this material if shipped by water only

this material has no restrictions when shipped by air and/or water

17 / 40

Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting class A or B explosives?

the written route plan

a gas mask

the carrier's insurance policy

none of these answers are correct

18 / 40

In what location must you keep your shipping papers which describe any hazardous materials?

in a fire-safe pouch under the driver's seat that you can reach while you are driving

in a locked glove compartment anytime you are outside of the vehicle

in a fire-safe pouch under the passenger seat while you are driving

on the driver's seat anytime you are outside of the vehicle

19 / 40

Where can you find a shipper’s certification?

there is no such thing

on all packages

on the original shipping paper

it is a separate document that all hazmat drivers must keep in their vehicles

20 / 40

The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found:

in a pouch on the driver's door

on the driver's seat when out of the vehicle

any of the above locations

in clear view, within reach while driving

21 / 40

Cargo tanks are:

only made in one size

bulk packaging temporarily attached to your vehicle

filled while they are off your vehicle, then attached for transportation

bulk packaging permanently attached to your vehicle

22 / 40

If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must:

proceed only when you are sure no train is coming

all of these answers are correct

stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail

remember to never shift gears while crossing tracks

23 / 40

Of the following hazardous material classes, which is the most dangerous?

division 63

division 61

division 62

division 64

24 / 40

With Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B, how close can you park to a bridge, tunnel, or building?

do not park within 200 feet

do not park within 500 feet

do not park within 100 feet

do not park within 300 feet

25 / 40

In Column 1 the symbol "I" means:

iodine

international transportation

invalid substance

international restrictions

26 / 40

You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials ______.

in a pouch on the drivers door or in the overhead compartment above the driver’s seat only

in a pouch on the driver’s door or in clear view within immediate reach while the seat belt is fastened while driving on the driver’s seat when out of the vehicle

within 100 feet of the hazardous materials at all times

with the bills of lading

27 / 40

Who is responsible for certifying on the bills of lading that the hazardous materials are prepared properly?

the dock workers

the driver

the shipper

the carrier

28 / 40

On the Hazardous Materials Table, column 1 shows:

what materials can be loaded together

how much of the material can be put in a vehicle without placarding

to what shipping mode the information on that line applies

how to ship an item

29 / 40

You must control how far packages labeled "Radioactive II" or "Radioactive III" are located from people and cargo space walls by referring to:

the transport index and the separation distances table

the list of hazardous materials and reportable quantities

the table of hazardous materials

the segregation and separation chart

30 / 40

What are shippers trying to accomplish when they package the material?

all of these answers are correct

make it easy to open and close

make it easy to identify

make it as light as possible

31 / 40

If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:

in an upwind direction

any more that 450 feet

any more than 500 feet

any more than safety required

32 / 40

Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?

only if the arm is down telling vehicles to stop

impossible to tell without more information

yes

33 / 40

You should turn off your engine when loading flammable liquid unless:

the material does not need a placard

you need the engine to run the pump

you are a non-smoker

you are loading at night and need the headlights

34 / 40

A placarded vehicle must carry what type of fire extinguisher?

one with a rating of 5 B/C minimum

one with a rating of 5 A/B minimum

one with a rating of 10 B/C minimum

one with a rating of 10 A/B minimum

35 / 40

A safe haven is ______.

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with corrosive materials

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with radioactive materials

an approved place for parking attended vehicles loaded with flammable materials

an approved place for parking unattended vehicles loaded with explosive materials

36 / 40

What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?

any of these are acceptable

a UL rating of 15 ABC

a UL rating of 5 B/C or above

a UL rating of 10 B/C or above

37 / 40

A safe haven is:

a place to stay once you have reported your company for illegal activity

the slang term for the last stop at the end of your driving day when carrying hazardous materials

a place where it is safe to dump any kind of hazardous materials

a place that has been approved to park unattended vehicles carrying explosives

38 / 40

If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?

make sure the silver cyanide is loaded on top of the battery acid

make sure the battery acid is loaded on top of the silver cyanide

inform someone and not load the battery acid

make sure there is plenty of space between the two

39 / 40

The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the identification number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?

the box number

the identification number

the proper shipping name

the hazard class

40 / 40

Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:

two or more trailers

none of these answers are correct

a 200 inch wheelbase trailer

a placarded cargo tank

Your score is

The average score is 90%

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