1 . If a package of explosives has an oily stain or shows dampness, the driver should:

Continue to transport the load.
Decline transporting the load.
Use towels to absorb the liquid.

2 . A person should not smoke within ____ of a vehicle placarded for Class 3 or Division 2.1 materials.

50 feet
25 feet
100 feet

3 . If the letter “G” appears in Column 1 of a hazardous materials shipping paper, the shipping paper must also include:

The technical name of the hazardous materials.
The type of packaging containing the hazardous materials.
The shipper’s phone number.

4 . If you are transporting explosives and your vehicle breaks down, you may notify other drivers:

With flares.
With electric lights.
By standing on the roadway and waving your arms.
By keeping the driver's side door open.

5 . A placard indicating hazardous materials is shaped like a:

Diamond.
Triangle.
Circle.

6 . To determine which placard(s) you must use when carrying hazardous materials, you need to know:

The hazard classes of the materials.
The types of containers being used.
The destination.
The shipper.

7 . Who must provide emergency response information?

The shipper
The driver
The local fire department
The Department of Homeland Security

8 . If transporting explosives:

You must have a written route plan.
You should take the shortest route.
You can use tunnels.
You cannot use bridges.

9 . When transporting Division 1.1 materials, the floor liner should be:

Made from metallic materials.
Made from an iron alloy.
Made from non-ferrous materials.
Loose.

10 . Emergency response information provided by the shipper must include:

Any risks of fire or explosion.
Value of the materials.
Driver information.
How many people should respond in the event of an accident.

11 . When loading containers of hazardous materials, you should not use:

Dollies.
Hooks.
Straps.

12 . In the Hazardous Materials Table, Column 2 lists:

The names of materials.
Where materials originate.
Special provisions for materials.
Materials' manufacturers.

13 . When driving a vehicle with empty cargo tanks that are used to transport hazardous materials, a driver:

Should not cross a railroad crossing.
Needs to slow when approaching a railroad crossing, but is not required to stop.
Must stop at a railroad crossing.

14 . A manifest for transporting hazardous waste:

Must be signed by hand.
Must be sent electronically.
Must be attached to the outside of the trailer.

15 . 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

16 . 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.
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17 . When loading compressed gas, the liquid discharge valves should be:

Closed.
Greased.
Opened.

18 . 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.

19 . When applying for an original or renewed HazMat endorsement, you must undergo a background check through which agency?

The Transportation Security Administration
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Department of Energy

20 . Placards must be placed:

Within three inches of other markings.
So words or numbers are read from left to right.
Upside down.

21 . 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.

22 . If a package of hazardous materials is not large enough to hold a label, it should be labeled:

With a barcode.
With a tag.
By being placed in a certain part of the trailer.

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

Talk to other people.
Attend hazardous materials training courses.
Guess.
Ask a police officer.

24 . A person supervising the loading of a tank:

Should be certified in CPR.
Must be a licensed firefighter.
Does not need to know the materials being loaded.
Must be within 25 feet of the tank.

25 . How often do hazardous materials employees need to be trained?

At least once a week
At least once every three years
At least one every 10 years

26 . ____ are used to warn others of hazardous materials.

Placards
Flashing lights
Color-coded pieces of tape

27 . In addition to reading the manual, what is an effective way to learn about transporting hazardous materials?

Talking to other drivers
Attending hazardous materials training courses
Guessing
Working on cars

28 . 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.

29 . If you are transporting hazardous materials and the cargo catches on fire, you should:

Try to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher.
Contact emergency personnel and let them battle the fire.
Continue driving to the fire department.

30 . Before loading or unloading flammable liquids, the engine should be:

Turned off.
Revved up.
Left on.