Hazardous Material Test
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TEST
- 1.
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
B. 2 YEARS -
- 2.
THE DRIVER'S CERTIFICATE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS TRAINING MUST BE:
- A.
KEPT AT HOME
- B.
KEPT AT TERMINAL
- C.
KEPT IN THE DRIVER'S VEHICLE
- D.
CARRIED BY DRIVER
Correct Answer
D. CARRIED BY DRIVER -
- 3.
WHAT IS THE INTENT OF THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REGULATION FOUND IN THE 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
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE -
- 4.
WHAT IS NOT A RESPONSIBILTY OF THE SHIPPER?
- A.
LABELING
- B.
PACKAGING
- C.
PLACARDING
- D.
PREPARING SHIPPING PAPERS
Correct Answer
C. PLACARDING -
- 5.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING THAT THE SHIPPER HAS CORRECTLY NAMED, LABELED, AND MARKED A HAZ MAT SHIPMENT?
- A.
CARRIER
- B.
SHIPPER
- C.
DRIVER
- D.
PREPARING SHIPPING PAPERS
Correct Answer
A. CARRIER -
- 6.
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.
NO ONE PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE
Correct Answer
C. DRIVER -
- 7.
WHAT LISTS DO DRIVERS, SHIPPERS, AND CARRIERS USE TO FIND OUT IF MATERIAL IS REGULATED?
- A.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TABLE
- B.
LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & REPORTABLE QUANTATIES
- C.
EPA DANGEROUS MATERIALS TABLE
- D.
BOTH A & B ABOVE
Correct Answer
D. BOTH A & B ABOVE -
- 8.
HOW SHOULD A COMMON CARRIER TRANSPORT MATERIAL CLASSIFIED AS "FORBIDDEN" ON THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TABLE?
- A.
TRANSPORT THE MATERIAL WITH AN ESCORT
- B.
TRANSPORT THE MATERIAL BUT DON'T OPEN IT
- C.
ONLY TRANSPORT IN QUANTATIES LESS THAN 1000 LBS
- D.
NEVER TRANSPORT THE MATERIAL
Correct Answer
D. NEVER TRANSPORT THE MATERIAL -
- 9.
WHAT PLACARDS DO YOU USE IN TRANSPORTING TWO LITERS OF "FLAMMABLE LIQUID" LABELED "POISON INHALATION HAZARD" ON THE SHIPPING PAPER?
- A.
PLACARD AS POISON
- B.
PLACARD AS POISON AND PROPER HAZARD CLASS PLACARD
- C.
PLACARD AS POISON GAS
- D.
ANY OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer
B. PLACARD AS POISON AND PROPER HAZARD CLASS PLACARD -
- 10.
IF THERE IS AN "X" OR AN "RQ" IN THE HM COLUMN OF A SHIPPING PAPER ENTRY IT MEANS:
- A.
THE MATERIAL IS HAZARDOUS
- B.
THIS SHIPMENT IS REGULATED BY HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REGULATION
- C.
THE CARRIER MUST REPORT A SPILL OF THIS MATERIAL
- D.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer
B. THIS SHIPMENT IS REGULATED BY HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REGULATION -
- 11.
WHAT IS THE CORRECT ORDER OF THE DESCRIPTION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ON THE SHIPPING PAPER?
- A.
ID NUMBER, HAZARD CLASS, PROPER SHIPPING NAME.
- B.
SHIPPING NAME, HAZARD CLASS, ID NUMBER
- C.
HAZARD CLASS, ID NUMBER, SHIPPING NAME
- D.
ANY ORDER IS CORRECT AS LONG AS ALL THREE ARE THERE
Correct Answer
B. SHIPPING NAME, HAZARD CLASS, ID NUMBER -
- 12.
A NON-HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE DESCRIBED NY"
- A.
ABBREVIATIONS
- B.
USING A HAZARD CLASS OR ID NUMBER
- C.
CODE WORDS
- D.
SLANG WORDS OR EXPRESSIONS
Correct Answer
B. USING A HAZARD CLASS OR ID NUMBER -
- 13.
WHAT IS THE ONLY EXCEPTION TO THE RULE THAT THE SHIPPER CERTIFIES THAT HE HAS PACKAGED THE MATERIAL ACCORDING TO THE REGULATIONS?
- A.
THE SHIPPER IS A PRIVATE CARRIER CARRYING HIS OWN PRODUCT
- B.
THE DRIVER' CARGO COMPARTMENT IS SEALED
- C.
THE TRIP WILL NOT CROSS STATE LINES
- D.
THE SHIPMENT IS HAZARDOUS WASTE
Correct Answer
A. THE SHIPPER IS A PRIVATE CARRIER CARRYING HIS OWN PRODUCT -
- 14.
HOW CAN YOU FIND OUT IF A SHIPMENT INCLUDES HAZARDOUS MATERIAL?
- A.
INSPECT EVERY PACKAGE
- B.
CHECK THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TABLE
- C.
CHECK THE LIST OF REPORTABLE QUANTATIES
- D.
LOOK AT THE SHIPPING PAPERS
Correct Answer
D. LOOK AT THE SHIPPING PAPERS -
- 15.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A UNIFORM HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST?
- A.
IT INDICATES THAT YOU'RE CARRYING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
- B.
IT INDICATES THAT YOU CARE CARRYING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
- C.
IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS SHIPPING PAPER
- D.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer
B. IT INDICATES THAT YOU CARE CARRYING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL -
- 16.
HOW MANY PLACARDS MUST A VEHICLE HAVE THAT IS CARRYING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4 -
- 17.
ACCORDING TO THE PLACARD TABLES, IF YOU'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
B. "EXPLOSIVE" A -
- 18.
WHICH PLACARD SHOULD YOU USE IF YOU'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
A. "DANGEROUS" -
- 19.
WHEN LOADING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, YOU MUST:
- A.
DOUBLE WRAP WET BOXES IN PLASTIC
- B.
NEVER SMOKE WITHIN 50 FEET OF EXPLOSIVES, OXIDIZERS, AND FLAMMABLE
- C.
NEVER USE HOOKS
- D.
KEEP BYSTANDERS 100 FEET AWAY
Correct Answer
C. NEVER USE HOOKS -
- 20.
WHEN LOADING EXPLOSIVES, CHECK THE CARGO SPACE FOR:
- A.
SHARP OBJECTS OR POINTS
- B.
CARGO HEATERS THAT COULD BE TURNED ON
- C.
FLOOR LINERS THAT ARE LOOSE
- D.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE -
- 21.
YOU CAN'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
B. A PLACARDED CARGO TANKER -
- 22.
HOW SHOULD YOU LOAD CYLINDERS OR COMPRESS GAS?
- A.
IN BOXES THAT WON'T ALLOW THEM TO TURN OVER
- B.
IN RACKS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE
- C.
HELP UPRIGHT OR BRACED LAYING DOWN FLAT
- D.
ANY OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer
D. ANY OF THE ABOVE -
- 23.
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE TRANSPORT INDEX ON THE LABELS OF RADIOACTIVE IT 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
A. IT INDICATES THE DEGREE OF CONTROL NEEDED DURING TRANSPORTATION -
- 24.
THE TOTAL TRANSPORT INDEX OF ALL RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL IN A SINGLE VEHICLE MUST NOT EXCEED:
- A.
THE NUMBER OF PACKAGES IN THE VEHICLE
- B.
THE SMALLEST NUMBER ON THE RADIOACTIVE SEPERATION TABLE
- C.
25
- D.
50
Correct Answer
D. 50 -
- 25.
ANIMAL AND HUMAN FOOD CANNOT BE LOADED IN A VEHICLE WITH:
- A.
COMPRESSED GASES
- B.
POISIONS
- C.
EXPLOSIVES
- D.
OXIDIZERS
Correct Answer
B. POISIONS -
- 26.
WHAT MUST YOU DO BEFORE YOU MOVE A CARGO TANK OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL?
- A.
DOUBLE CHECK THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
- B.
CLOSE ALL MANHOLES AND VALVES
- C.
CALL CHEMTREC AT (800) 424-9300
- D.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer
B. CLOSE ALL MANHOLES AND VALVES -
- 27.
WHICH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MAY NOT BE PARKED WITHIN 5 FEET OF THE TRAVELED PART OF THE ROAD OR WITHIN 300 FEET OF A BRIDGE, FIRE, OR PLACE WHERE PEOPLE GATHER?
- A.
CORROSIVES AND OXIDIZERS
- B.
EXPLOSIVES A AND B
- C.
ORM C,D, AND E
- D.
ACIDS AND POISONS
Correct Answer
B. EXPLOSIVES A AND B -
- 28.
PLACARDED VEHICLES CANNOT BE PARKED WITHIN HOW MANY FEET OF AN OPEN FIRE?
- A.
100
- B.
200
- C.
300
- D.
400
Correct Answer
C. 300 -
- 29.
THE PERSON WATCHING A PLACARDED VEHICLE MUST:
- A.
BE AWAKE AND IN THE VEHICLE OR WITHIN 100 FEET
- B.
BE AWARE OF THE HAZARDS OF THE LOAD
- C.
KNOW WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
- D.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE -
- 30.
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
A. REFLECTIVE TRIANGLES -
- 31.
WHEN YOU EMERGENCY ROADSIDE PARK A VEHICLE CARRYING FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR GAS, YOU CAN MARK THE VEHICLE WITH:
- A.
REFLECTIVE TRAINGLES
- B.
TRAFFIC CONES
- C.
FLARES
- D.
ANY OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer
A. REFLECTIVE TRAINGLES -
- 32.
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 EVERYONE'S JOB
Correct Answer
C. DRIVER -
- 33.
WHEN TRANSPORTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, WHEN SHOULD YOU CHECK YOUR ROUTE ABOUT PERMITS OR RESTRICTIONS?
- A.
AS THE NEED ARISES
- B.
WITHIN 12 HOUR OF DEPARTURE
- C.
BEFORE YOU START THE TRIP
- D.
WHEN YOU SEE HIGHWAY SIGNS NOTING RESTRICTIONS
Correct Answer
C. BEFORE YOU START THE TRIP -
- 34.
A PLACARDED VEHICLE CANNOT DRIVE NEAR AN OPEN FIRE UNLESS:
- A.
TEH 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
C. IT CAN PASS SAFELY WITHOUT STOPPING -
- 35.
WHEN IS A WRITTEN ROUTE PLAN REQUIRED 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
A. WHEN TRANSPORTING EXPLOSIVES A AND B -
- 36.
HOW CLOSE CAN YOU SMOKE TO A 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
B. NOT WITHIN 25 FEET -
- 37.
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
C. BE AT THE NOZZLE, CONTROLLING THE FUEL FLOW -
- 38.
WHAT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS RATING IS REQUIRED TO BE IN THE POWER UNTI OF A 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
B. UL RATING OF 10 B:C OR MORE -
- 39.
THE DRIVER OF A 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
C. EVERY 2 HOURS OR 100 MILES, WHICHEVER IS LESS -
- 40.
IF 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
C. STOP WHEN SAFE AND FIX THE TIRE -
- 41.
DO YOU KEEP YOUR SHIPPING PAPERS WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING A PLACARDED VEHICLE?
- A.
IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT
- B.
IN CLEAR VIEW, WITHIN REACH
- C.
INSIDE YOUR JACKET OR SHIRT
- D.
UNDER THE SEAT
Correct Answer
B. IN CLEAR VIEW, WITHIN REACH -
- 42.
WHEN NOT BEHIND THE WHEEL IN A PLACARDED VEHICLE, THE SHIPPING PAPERS MUST BE ON THE DRIVERS SEAT OR:
- A.
IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT
- B.
IN THE DRIVERS DOOR POUCH
- C.
WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES
- D.
UNDER THE SEAT
Correct Answer
B. IN THE DRIVERS DOOR POUCH -
- 43.
WHAT DOCUMENT MUST A DRIVER OF A VEHICLE HAVE IN HIS POSSESSION WHEN TRANSPORTING CLASS A OR B EXPLOSIVES?
- A.
A COPY OF EMCSR PART 397
- B.
WRITTEN ROUTE PLAN AND EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS
- C.
SHIPPING PAPERS
- D.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE -
- 44.
A DRIVER TRANSPORTING CHLORINE IN CARGO TANKS MUST CARRY WHAT SPECIAL EQUIPMENT?
- A.
DOME COVER PLATE FITTING
- B.
A GAS MASK AND EMERGENCY KIT FOR LEAK CONTROL
- C.
KIT FOR DETERMINING CHLORINE LEVELS
- D.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer
B. A GAS MASK AND EMERGENCY KIT FOR LEAK CONTROL -
- 45.
WHAT AMOUNT OF CHLORINE THAT IS BEING TRANSPORTED REQUIRES THE DRIVER TO STOP BEFORE RAILROAD CROSSING?
- A.
ANY AMOUNT REQUIRING A TABLE 2 PLACARD
- B.
ANY AMOUNT
- C.
ANY AMOUNT WHEN COMBINED WITH EXPLOSIVES A
- D.
1000 LBS OR MORE
Correct Answer
B. ANY AMOUNT -
- 46.
WHEN REQUIRED TO STOP AT A RAILROAD CROSSING, HOW CLOSE MUST YOU STOP TO THE NEAREST RAIL?
- A.
ONE VEHICLE LENGTH FROM THE NEAREST RAIL
- B.
15 TO 50 FEET BEFORE THE NEAREST RAIL
- C.
NOT CLOSER THAN 50 FEET
- D.
ANY DISTANCE IF YOU MAKE A COMPLETE STOP
Correct Answer
B. 15 TO 50 FEET BEFORE THE NEAREST RAIL -
- 47.
IN A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL EMERGENCY, THE DRIVER SHOULD:
- A.
NOT SMOKE
- B.
WARN OTHERS TO KEEP PEOPLE AWAY
- C.
AVOID CONTACT OR INHALING
- D.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer
D. ALL OF THE ABOVE -
- 48.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IS LEAKING FROM YOUR VEHICLE?
- A.
REPACK THE MATERIAL IN PLASTIC BAGS
- B.
KEEP YOUR VEHICLE IN ONE PLACE ON THE ROAD
- C.
DRIVE UPWIND FROM ANY FUMES
- D.
CALL YOUR DISPATCHER, AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL, IF NEEDED
Correct Answer
D. CALL YOUR DISPATCHER, AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL, IF NEEDED -
- 49.
IF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IS SPILLING FROM YOUR VEHICLE, YOU SHOULD:
- A.
MOVE 500 FEET OR LESS
- B.
DRIVE UPWIND FROM SPILL
- C.
NOT MOVE ANYMORE THAN SAFETY REQUIRES
- D.
STAY PUT, ON THE ROADWAY
Correct Answer
C. NOT MOVE ANYMORE THAN SAFETY REQUIRES -
- 50.
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
A. AFTER THE EXPLOSIVES HAVE BEEN MOVED AT LEAST 200 FEET FROM THE CRASH -
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