1 . Who is responsible for identifying the hazard class of materials being shipped?

The shipper
The carrier
The driver
The mechanic

2 . What could indicate that a shipment you are accepting contains hazardous materials?

The cargo is stored in cylinder tanks.
The cargo is picked up from a supermarket.
The cargo is packaged in cardboard boxes.
The cargo has green packaging.

3 . When a driver is not in their vehicle, hazardous materials' shipping papers should be:

Kept on the driver's person.
Kept on the driver’s seat.
Kept under the passenger’s seat.
Placed on the dashboard.

4 . Shippers must label hazardous materials. If an item is smaller than its label, how should the item be labeled?

The item may be tied together with other hazardous materials and labeled with a sheet of paper on the outside of the bundle.
The label may be attached to a tag that is securely attached to the package.
The item may be marked with a large orange dot.
The item may be placed in a box displaying a warning label.

5 . If a package contains liquid containers, the package must display:

Arrows pointing in the correct upright direction.
A return address.
The number of containers inside the box.
The word "fragile."

6 . Placards must be placed:

In any manner, as long as they are visible.
So words and numbers are read from left to right.
Upside down.
Within three inches of other markings.

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

Does not contain hazardous materials.
Has been prepared in compliance with the rules.
Was packed at a specific location.
Will be placed on the trailer first.

8 . Who is responsible for installing placards on a vehicle?

The shipper
The carrier
The driver
The mechanic

9 . If cargo is leaking, you should:

Touch the leaking material to identify the cargo.
Use shipping papers and labels to identify the leaking cargo.
Assume all the cargo is leaking.
Spray the leaking containers with water.

10 . If the words "Inhalation Hazard" appear on the shipping paper, which placard must be displayed?

Liquid
Poison Gas or Poison Inhalation Hazard
Reportable Quantity
Solid

11 . On a shipping paper, if the letter “G” appears in Column 1, what else needs to appear?

The technical name of the hazardous material
The type of packaging containing the hazardous material
The shipper’s phone number
The date the product was packed

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

Talking to other people.
Attending hazardous materials training courses.
Trial and error.
Reading labels.

13 . A Class 7 hazardous material is:

Explosive.
Flammable.
Radioactive.
Corrosive.

14 . In the event of a cargo fire, opening trailer doors may cause a fire to expand because:

Oxygen will be allowed into the area.
The temperature of the trailer will change.
It will provide moisture.
It will provide more light.

15 . If you are transporting Class 3 flammable liquids and your cargo needs to be moved into another tank, the flammable liquids:

May be transferred on the roadway as long as no other people are nearby.
Should not be transferred on a public road, unless under emergency circumstances.
Should be kept secret when they are being moved to another tank.
Should be transferred at night.

16 . When driving a vehicle with empty cargo tanks that are used to carry hazardous materials, the driver:

Can cross railroad tracks without slowing or stopping.
Needs to slow when approaching railroad tracks, but is not required to stop.
Must stop at railroad crossings before proceeding.
Should never drive over railroad tracks.
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17 . If transporting chlorine, what must be kept in the vehicle?

A phone with emergency numbers programmed
An approved gas mask
A chemical suit
Directions for emergency personnel

18 . What should a carrier do if hazardous materials are not properly prepared?

Accept the shipment
Accept the shipment under protest
Accept the shipment, but make a notation on the paperwork
Refuse the shipment

19 . A person who is watching the loading or unloading of a tank must do all of the following, except:

Remain alert.
Remain within 25 feet of the tank.
Wear a chemical suit.
Know the hazards of the materials involved.

20 . On packages that are not large enough to hold a HazMat label, materials should be labeled:

With a barcode.
With a tag.
With a piece of orange tape.
With a red checkmark.

21 . Hazardous materials laws are controlled by:

Local regulations.
State regulations.
Federal regulations.
All levels of government.

22 . If a driver is given a leaking package or shipment, they should:

Accept it.
Refuse it.
Leave it on the side of the road.
Get someone else to drive it.

23 . Containers of hazardous materials must be:

Packed in brown-colored containers.
Braced to prevent movement during transportation.
Made of cardboard.
Made of wood.

24 . If you notice a cargo leak, you can identify the leaking cargo:

By tasting it.
By touching it.
By using the shipping papers.
By rubbing it on your arm.

25 . Regulations relating to hazardous materials are intended to protect:

You.
Those around you.
The environment.
All of the above.

26 . How long do shippers need to keep a copy of shipping papers for hazardous materials?

Five months
One year
Two years
10 years

27 . Shipping papers should be:

Hidden from view.
Placed in the glove box.
Easily seen by anyone entering the cab.
Laminated.

28 . Unless a package is clearly unsafe, what does the driver need to accept a package of hazardous materials?

The shipper’s certification
A notarized statement
A verbal agreement
A court order

29 . If loading corrosive materials, you should not:

Roll the containers.
Load the containers by hand.
Use the vehicle’s emergency brake.
Ask someone to help you.

30 . Who is responsible for identifying the hazard class of a hazardous material?

The shipper
A contractor
The driver
Everyone