TEXAS CDL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
ENDORSEMENT (HME) EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Texas CDL Hazmat Endorsement Practice Exam
1.
Which hazard class covers flammable liquids?
• A) Class 2
• B) Class 3
• C) Class 4
• D) Class 5
Class 3 includes flammable and combustible liquids such as gasoline and acetone.
2.
Before transporting hazardous materials, the driver must:
• A) Call the shipper
• B) Have a valid CDL with HazMat endorsement
• C) Post a bond
• D) Call the fire department
Federal law requires a HazMat endorsement to transport hazardous materials.
3.
A placard must be displayed on a vehicle carrying:
A) Any amount of hazardous material
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B) 1,001 pounds or more of a hazardous material requiring placards
C) More than 500 pounds of any cargo
D) Any flammable liquid in a tank
Placards are required for most regulated hazardous materials at 1,001 pounds or
more, unless otherwise specified.
5.
The shipping paper for hazardous materials must always include:
• A) Shipper’s insurance information
• B) Proper shipping name, hazard class, and UN/NA number
• C) Route of delivery
• D) Vehicle license number
Federal regulations require this information for HazMat identification.
6.
Where should hazardous material shipping papers be kept while driving?
A) On the dashboard
B) In a pouch on the driver’s door or within reach when seatbelted
C) In the glove compartment
D) With the dispatcher
Emergency responders must be able to find papers quickly.
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Which of the following is considered a Class 2 material?
• A) Gasoline
• B) Diesel fuel
• C) Compressed gases like propane
• D) Fertilizer
Class 2 includes compressed gases (flammable, nonflammable, poisonous).
8.
If a hazardous material spills and you’re not sure what to do, the first step is to:
• A) Call the shipper
• B) Move away and notify emergency response
• C) Try to clean it yourself
• D) Pour water on it
Driver safety comes first—distance and notification are required.
9.
How often must a driver with a HazMat endorsement undergo a background check
with TSA?
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A) Every 2 years
B) Every 5 years
C) Every 10 years
D) Every renewal of CDL
TSA requires HazMat background checks every 5 years.
4.
What does a white placard with a skull and crossbones indicate?
• A) Radioactive
• B) Poisonous (Toxic) materials
• C) Corrosive
• D) Explosive
White with a skull and crossbones means Poison/Toxic (Class 6).
10.
The ERG (Emergency Response Guidebook) is used to:
• A) Plan routes
ENDORSEMENT (HME) EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 |
GUARANTEED PASS | GRADED A+!!
Texas CDL Hazmat Endorsement Practice Exam
1.
Which hazard class covers flammable liquids?
• A) Class 2
• B) Class 3
• C) Class 4
• D) Class 5
Class 3 includes flammable and combustible liquids such as gasoline and acetone.
2.
Before transporting hazardous materials, the driver must:
• A) Call the shipper
• B) Have a valid CDL with HazMat endorsement
• C) Post a bond
• D) Call the fire department
Federal law requires a HazMat endorsement to transport hazardous materials.
3.
A placard must be displayed on a vehicle carrying:
A) Any amount of hazardous material
, •
•
•
•
B) 1,001 pounds or more of a hazardous material requiring placards
C) More than 500 pounds of any cargo
D) Any flammable liquid in a tank
Placards are required for most regulated hazardous materials at 1,001 pounds or
more, unless otherwise specified.
5.
The shipping paper for hazardous materials must always include:
• A) Shipper’s insurance information
• B) Proper shipping name, hazard class, and UN/NA number
• C) Route of delivery
• D) Vehicle license number
Federal regulations require this information for HazMat identification.
6.
Where should hazardous material shipping papers be kept while driving?
A) On the dashboard
B) In a pouch on the driver’s door or within reach when seatbelted
C) In the glove compartment
D) With the dispatcher
Emergency responders must be able to find papers quickly.
7.
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•
•
•
Which of the following is considered a Class 2 material?
• A) Gasoline
• B) Diesel fuel
• C) Compressed gases like propane
• D) Fertilizer
Class 2 includes compressed gases (flammable, nonflammable, poisonous).
8.
If a hazardous material spills and you’re not sure what to do, the first step is to:
• A) Call the shipper
• B) Move away and notify emergency response
• C) Try to clean it yourself
• D) Pour water on it
Driver safety comes first—distance and notification are required.
9.
How often must a driver with a HazMat endorsement undergo a background check
with TSA?
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•
•
A) Every 2 years
B) Every 5 years
C) Every 10 years
D) Every renewal of CDL
TSA requires HazMat background checks every 5 years.
4.
What does a white placard with a skull and crossbones indicate?
• A) Radioactive
• B) Poisonous (Toxic) materials
• C) Corrosive
• D) Explosive
White with a skull and crossbones means Poison/Toxic (Class 6).
10.
The ERG (Emergency Response Guidebook) is used to:
• A) Plan routes
