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HAZMAT CDL Test Questions and Answers, Exams of Engineering

A series of multiple-choice questions and answers related to the hazardous materials (hazmat) regulations for commercial driver's license (cdl) holders. It covers essential topics such as placarding, shipping papers, loading procedures, and emergency response. The questions are designed to test knowledge of hazmat regulations and safe handling practices.

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HAZMAT CDL TEST QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS.
1) When is a written route plan requited to transport hazardous material
A. When transporting explosives A and B.
B. When transporting organic flammables.
C. Only when the carrier is class B.
D. Never. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” A
2) How close can you smoke to placarded vehicle carrying explosives, oxidizers or
flammables
A. Not within 15 feet.
B. Not within 25 feet.
C. Not within 100 feet.
D. As close as you like -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” B
3) When refueling a placarded vehicle with the engine off someone must always
A. Stand near the pump shut off valve.
B. Have a fire extinguisher ready to go.
C. Be at the nozzle, controlling the fuel flow.
D. Be watching for persons smoking. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” C
4) What fire extinguisher rating is required to be in the power unit of the placarded
vehicle
A. UL rating of 5 B:C or more
B. UL rating of 10 B:C or more.
C. UL rating of 15 B:C or more.
D. UL rating of 100 B:C or more. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” B
5) The driver of placarded vehicle must stop and check the dual tires
A. Twice a day
B. Once a day or every 200 miles.
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SOLUTIONS.

  1. When is a written route plan requited to transport hazardous material A. When transporting explosives A and B. B. When transporting organic flammables. C. Only when the carrier is class B. D. Never. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” A
  2. How close can you smoke to placarded vehicle carrying explosives, oxidizers or flammables A. Not within 15 feet. B. Not within 25 feet. C. Not within 100 feet. D. As close as you like -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” B
  3. When refueling a placarded vehicle with the engine off someone must always A. Stand near the pump shut off valve. B. Have a fire extinguisher ready to go. C. Be at the nozzle, controlling the fuel flow. D. Be watching for persons smoking. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” C
  4. What fire extinguisher rating is required to be in the power unit of the placarded vehicle A. UL rating of 5 B:C or more B. UL rating of 10 B:C or more. C. UL rating of 15 B:C or more. D. UL rating of 100 B:C or more. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” B
  5. The driver of placarded vehicle must stop and check the dual tires A. Twice a day B. Once a day or every 200 miles.

C. Every 2 hours or 100 miles. Whichever is less D. Using a tire pressure gauge or tire iron. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” C

  1. If a placarded vehicle gets a leaking or overheated tire while on the road the driver must A. Report to the carrier at the next stop B. Continue the trip at reduced speed. C. Stop when safe and fix the tire. D. Keep the tire on the vehicle but stop driving -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” C
  2. Where do you keep you shipping papers when you are driving a placarded vehicle A. In the glove compartment. B. In clear view within reach. C. Inside your jacket of shirt. D. Under the seat. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” B
  3. When not behind the wheel in a placarded vehicle the shipping papers must be on the driverโ€™s seat or A. In the glove compartment. B. In the driverโ€™s door pouch C. With you at all times. D. Under the seat. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” B
  4. Who is responsible for checking that the shipper has correctly named, labeled, and marked a hazmat shipment? A. Carrier. B. Shipper. C. Driver. D. Department of transportation. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” A
  5. Who is responsible for placarding and transporting the shipment without delay, and keeping the shipping papers in the proper place? A. Shipper. B. Carrier. C. Driver. D. Both a and b above. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” C

B. Using a hazard class or ID number. C. Code wards. D. Slang words or expressions -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” B

  1. What is the only exception to the rule that the shippers certifies that he has packaged the material according to the regulations A. The shipper is a private carrier carrying his own product. B. The drivers cargo compartment is sealed. C. The trip will not cross state lines. D. The shipment is hazardous waste. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” A
  2. How can you find out if a shipment includes hazardous material A. Inspect every package. B. Check the hazardous material label. C. Check the list of reportable quantities. D. Look at the shipping papers. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” D
  3. What is the purpose of a uniform hazardous waste manifest A. It indicates that youโ€™re carrying hazardous material. B. It indicates that youโ€™re carrying hazardous waste. C. It is exactly the same as a shipping paper. D. All of the above. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” B
  4. How many placards must a vehicle have that is carrying hazardous material A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. D. 4. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” D
  5. According to the placard tables, if youโ€™re carrying 500 pounds of explosives a and b the correct placard is A. Dangerous B. Explosive A. C. Explosive B. D. Explosive and dangerous. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” B
  1. Which placard should you use if youโ€™re carrying 600 lbs. of organic peroxide and 500 lbs. of oxidizer A. Dangerous B. Oxidizer. C. Organic peroxide. D. Any of the above. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” A
  2. When loading hazardous material you must A. Double wrap wet boxes in plastic. B. Never smoke within 50 feet of explosives, oxidizers, and flammables. C. Never use hooks. D. Keep bystanders 100 feet away. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” C
  3. When loading explosives, check the cargo space for A. Sharp objects of points. B. Cargo heaters that could be turned on. C. floor liners that are loose. D. all of the above. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” D
  4. You canโ€™t transport class A explosives in a combination vehicle if it includes A. A vehicle containing food. B. A placarded cargo tanker. C. Two or more trailers. D. A large wheelbase trailer. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” B
  5. How should you load cylinders of compressed gas A. In boxes that wonโ€™t allow them to turn over. B. In racks attached to the vehicle. C. Held upright or braced laying down flat. D. Any of the above. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” D
  6. What is the meaning of the transport index on the labels of radioactive 2 packages A. It indicates the degree of control needed during transportation. B. It is used by D.O.T. inspectors only. C. It indicates what kind of mixed loads are safe. D. It indicates the correct placard to use. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” A

C. Know what to do in an emergency. D. All of the above. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” D

  1. What kind of roadside emergency warning devices can you use to mark a stopped vehicle carrying explosives A. Reflective triangles B. Flares. C. Traffic cones. D. Any of the above -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” A
  2. When you emergency roadside park a vehicle carrying flammable liquids or gas you can mark the vehicle with A. Reflective triangles B. Traffic cones. C. Flares D. Any of the above. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” A
  3. Whose job is it to find out if a permit or special route is needed to transport a hazardous material load A. Carrier. B. Shipper. C. Driver. D. It is everyoneโ€™s job -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” C
  4. When transporting hazardous material, when should you check your route about permits or restrictions A. As the need arises. B. Within 12 hours of departure. C. Before you start the trip. D. When you see highway signs noting restrictions. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” C
  5. Within how many years must a driver have had special training if he transports radioactive material or flammable cryogenic liquids A. 1 year. B. 2 years. C. 3 years.

D. special training not required if driver has endorsement. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” B

  1. The drivers certificate of radioactive materials training must be: A. Kept at home. B. Kept at terminal. C. Kept in the drivers vehicle. D. carried by driver -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” D
  2. What is the intent of the hazardous material regulations found in title 49 CFR? A. To contain the material. B. To communicate the risk. C. Assure safe drivers and equipment. D. All of the above. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” D
  3. What is not a responsibility of the shipper? A. Labeling. B. Packaging. C. Placarding. D. Preparing shipping papers. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” C
  4. A placarded vehicle cannot drive near an open fire unless A. The cargo compartment is sealed. B. It has a table 2 placard. C. It can pass safely without stopping. D. The wind is blowing toward the road. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” C
  5. What document must a driver of a vehicle have in his possession when transporting class A or B explosives A. A copy of FMCSR part 397. B. Written route plan and emergency instructions C. Shipping papers. D. All of the above -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” D
  6. A driver transporting chlorine in cargo tanks must carry what special equipment A. Done cover plate fitting.
  1. When can you pull apart vehicles that have crashed when one vehicle is carrying explosives A. After the explosives have been moved at least 200 feet from the crash B. After the crash is 30 minutes old. C. After the police have arrived. D. All of the above. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” A
  2. When there is a spill of hazardous material you or your employer may have to call A. National response center. B. Chemtrec. C. Either one. D. Both. -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” A