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New York CDL HazMat Endorsement EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
New York CDL HazMat Endorsement Exam — Comprehensive Practice Test
10-Line Exam Coverage in Points Form
1. TSA Background Check — Must complete fingerprinting at IdentoGo center; TSA
recommends applying 60 days in advance; processing may exceed 45 days due to
demand; DMV cannot issue endorsement until TSA clearance received
2. ELDT Requirement — First-time applicants must complete Entry-Level Driver Training
(ELDT) before taking the HazMat knowledge test; requirement effective for all new
HazMat applicants
3. Age & Certification — Must be 21 years or older; HazMat drivers may only certify to
Non-Excepted Interstate (NI) or Non-Excepted Intrastate (NA)
4. Test Format & Passing — 30 multiple-choice questions; 80% passing score (24 correct);
$5 test fee per attempt; test result valid until CDL expires
5. Application Process — Mail completed HAZ-44 form with legal status documents to
DMV; fingerprint at IdentoGo by appointment only (1-877-472-6915
or uenroll.identogo.com)
6. Renewal Requirements — Written test and background check required every 5 years;
must renew within 2 years before CDL expires; cannot renew by phone
7. 90-Day Temporary Endorsement — Available only for CDL renewals when background
check incomplete; must be fully cleared for permanent endorsement
8. Hazard Classes — 9 classes: Explosives, Gases, Flammable Liquids, Flammable Solids,
Oxidizers, Toxic, Radioactive, Corrosives, Miscellaneous
9. Placarding Rules — Table 1 materials require placards at ANY amount; Table 2 materials
require placards at 1,001+ pounds aggregate; placards on all 4 sides
10. Emergency Response — UN/NA ID number critical for Emergency Response Guidebook
(ERG); shipping papers must be on driver's seat or door pouch when unattended
250 MCQs with Rationales
Section 1: Exam Format, Eligibility & Basic Requirements (Questions 1-40)
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1. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a HazMat endorsement on a New York
CDL?
A) 18 years old
B) 19 years old
C) 20 years old
D) 21 years old
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: You are only eligible for the HazMat endorsement if you are age 21 or older and
meet the Federal requirements .
2. How many questions are on the New York CDL HazMat knowledge test?
A) 20 questions
B) 25 questions
C) 30 questions
D) 50 questions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The official New York CDL HazMat knowledge test consists of 30 multiple-choice
questions .
3. What is the minimum passing score for the NY CDL HazMat endorsement exam?
A) 70% (21 correct)
B) 75% (22.5 correct)
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C) 80% (24 correct)
D) 85% (26 correct)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: You must answer 80% or more of the questions correctly to pass the test. With 30
questions, this equals at least 24 correct answers .
4. How much does it cost to take the NY CDL HazMat knowledge test at a DMV office?
A) $10
B) $5.00
C) $25
D) $15
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: You must visit a DMV office to pay the $5.00 written test fee and take the test .
5. If you fail the HazMat knowledge test, what happens?
A) You must wait 6 months to retake
B) You can take the test as many times as necessary, but must pay the $5 fee each time
C) You cannot retake the test
D) You must reapply for TSA clearance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: You can take the test as many times as necessary until you pass, but you must pay a
$5 fee for each test you take .
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6. How long is a passed HazMat knowledge test valid in New York?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) Until your CDL expires
D) 2 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The test result is valid until your CDL expires .
7. What must first-time HazMat endorsement applicants complete before taking the
knowledge test?
A) TSA background check only
B) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
C) A physical driving test
D) Employer sponsorship letter
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If you are applying for a HazMat Endorsement for the first time, you must complete
HazMat Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) prior to taking the HazMat Knowledge Test .
8. Which certification categories are HazMat drivers limited to?
A) Excepted Interstate or Excepted Intrastate
B) Non-Excepted Interstate (NI) or Non-Excepted Intrastate (NA)
New York CDL HazMat Endorsement EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
New York CDL HazMat Endorsement Exam — Comprehensive Practice Test
10-Line Exam Coverage in Points Form
1. TSA Background Check — Must complete fingerprinting at IdentoGo center; TSA
recommends applying 60 days in advance; processing may exceed 45 days due to
demand; DMV cannot issue endorsement until TSA clearance received
2. ELDT Requirement — First-time applicants must complete Entry-Level Driver Training
(ELDT) before taking the HazMat knowledge test; requirement effective for all new
HazMat applicants
3. Age & Certification — Must be 21 years or older; HazMat drivers may only certify to
Non-Excepted Interstate (NI) or Non-Excepted Intrastate (NA)
4. Test Format & Passing — 30 multiple-choice questions; 80% passing score (24 correct);
$5 test fee per attempt; test result valid until CDL expires
5. Application Process — Mail completed HAZ-44 form with legal status documents to
DMV; fingerprint at IdentoGo by appointment only (1-877-472-6915
or uenroll.identogo.com)
6. Renewal Requirements — Written test and background check required every 5 years;
must renew within 2 years before CDL expires; cannot renew by phone
7. 90-Day Temporary Endorsement — Available only for CDL renewals when background
check incomplete; must be fully cleared for permanent endorsement
8. Hazard Classes — 9 classes: Explosives, Gases, Flammable Liquids, Flammable Solids,
Oxidizers, Toxic, Radioactive, Corrosives, Miscellaneous
9. Placarding Rules — Table 1 materials require placards at ANY amount; Table 2 materials
require placards at 1,001+ pounds aggregate; placards on all 4 sides
10. Emergency Response — UN/NA ID number critical for Emergency Response Guidebook
(ERG); shipping papers must be on driver's seat or door pouch when unattended
250 MCQs with Rationales
Section 1: Exam Format, Eligibility & Basic Requirements (Questions 1-40)
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1. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a HazMat endorsement on a New York
CDL?
A) 18 years old
B) 19 years old
C) 20 years old
D) 21 years old
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: You are only eligible for the HazMat endorsement if you are age 21 or older and
meet the Federal requirements .
2. How many questions are on the New York CDL HazMat knowledge test?
A) 20 questions
B) 25 questions
C) 30 questions
D) 50 questions
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The official New York CDL HazMat knowledge test consists of 30 multiple-choice
questions .
3. What is the minimum passing score for the NY CDL HazMat endorsement exam?
A) 70% (21 correct)
B) 75% (22.5 correct)
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C) 80% (24 correct)
D) 85% (26 correct)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: You must answer 80% or more of the questions correctly to pass the test. With 30
questions, this equals at least 24 correct answers .
4. How much does it cost to take the NY CDL HazMat knowledge test at a DMV office?
A) $10
B) $5.00
C) $25
D) $15
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: You must visit a DMV office to pay the $5.00 written test fee and take the test .
5. If you fail the HazMat knowledge test, what happens?
A) You must wait 6 months to retake
B) You can take the test as many times as necessary, but must pay the $5 fee each time
C) You cannot retake the test
D) You must reapply for TSA clearance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: You can take the test as many times as necessary until you pass, but you must pay a
$5 fee for each test you take .
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6. How long is a passed HazMat knowledge test valid in New York?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) Until your CDL expires
D) 2 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The test result is valid until your CDL expires .
7. What must first-time HazMat endorsement applicants complete before taking the
knowledge test?
A) TSA background check only
B) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)
C) A physical driving test
D) Employer sponsorship letter
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If you are applying for a HazMat Endorsement for the first time, you must complete
HazMat Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) prior to taking the HazMat Knowledge Test .
8. Which certification categories are HazMat drivers limited to?
A) Excepted Interstate or Excepted Intrastate
B) Non-Excepted Interstate (NI) or Non-Excepted Intrastate (NA)
