1 . Shippers must keep a copy of shipping papers for:

Six weeks.
Six months.
One year.
Two years.

2 . You can lower the risk of jackknifing by:

Over-accelerating.
Steering while braking.
Steering smoothly.
Locking your wheels.

3 . Blocking a load:

Is dangerous and should never be done.
Helps to stabilize the load.
Is only done with liquid cargo.

4 . When driving, you should keep in mind:

The distance your vehicle will need to stop.
The time you are supposed to arrive to your destination.
How many cars are traveling in front of you.

5 . As the driver of a truck carrying a load, you are responsible for all of the following, except:

Inspecting the cargo.
Recognizing poorly balanced weight.
Knowing the phone numbers of all fire departments along your intended route of travel.

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

The shipper
The carrier
The driver
The mechanic

7 . An item that is 40 feet long placed on a flatbed trailer should be secured by at least ____ tie-down(s).

One
Two
Three
Four

8 . When carrying a wide load, you should:

Drive as fast as possible.
Obtain special permits and follow special rules.
Honk at other drivers to get them to move from the lane closest to you.
Drive on the shoulder.

9 . What does a shipping paper describe?

The materials being transported
How the materials will be transported
Who should accept the materials being transported

10 . Manhole covers should:

Be open during transit.
Be closed during transit.
Not be used.
Be removed before driving.

11 . To transport hazardous materials, what does a driver need?

A CDL only
A CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement
A CDL with a tank endorsement
A CDL with a cargo endorsement
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12 . When carrying a sealed load, a driver:

Should unseal the load to ensure safety.
Should ensure the weight does not exceed weight limits.
Must go through the container before driving.

13 . The driver’s seat of a bus should include:

A pocket for storage on its left side.
A pocket for storage on its right side.
A seat belt.
A cup holder.

14 . Which of the following does not limit the amount of liquid that can be loaded into a tank?

How much the liquid will expand
The weight of the liquid
Legal weight limits
The color of the liquid

15 . When approaching a railroad crossing while transporting chlorine:

You must stop before crossing the tracks.
You must reduce your speed before crossing the tracks.
You can proceed without stopping if no warning lights are flashing.
You can proceed without stopping if no other vehicles are within sight.

16 . Regardless the size of the cargo, it should be secured by at least ____ tie-down(s).

One
Two
Three
Four

17 . A material’s hazard class reflects:

The risks associated with the material.
The amount of packaging required to make the shipment.
The location on the trailer where items may be placed.
How the material should be loaded and unloaded.

18 . Regulations relating to hazardous materials are intended to protect all of the following, except:

You.
Those around you.
The environment.
Buildings.

19 . Due to the risk of liquid surge in a tank vehicle, you should:

Start from stops slowly.
Start from stops quickly.
Swerve often.
Drive on the shoulder.

20 . A driver should ensure that:

The shipping paper matches the markings and labels on packages.
The shipping paper is written in code.
All packages are labeled as poison.