Hazmat Practice Exam
Which of the following is a reason that shippers package materials - Correct Answer-
contain
It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes - Correct
Answer-explosives, flammable gas, oxidizers, flammable solids. flammable liquids
There must be a hazardous materials identification number of on the _______ and on
the _____ - Correct Answer-shipping papers; package
When is it acceptable for non-hazardous materials to be described by hazard class
words or identification numbers - Correct Answer-never
How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires? - Correct
Answer-Every 2 hours or 100 miles
With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the traveled part of the roadway can
you park - Correct Answer-minimum of 5 feet
Diamond shaped warning labels must be placed on hazardous materials packages. If
the package cannot accommodate a label - Correct Answer-The label must be put on a
tag that is securely attached to the package
Where should placards be displayed if you are required to use them? - Correct Answer-
On both ends and both sides of the vehicle
If a W appears in column 1 of the Hazardous Materials Table, What does it indicate
about the hazardous material? - Correct Answer-Only applies when the material is
being transported by water
How is the Hazardous Materials Table ordered? - Correct Answer-Alphabetical order by
proper shipping name
What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 lbs of Division 2.3 gas and
1,0001 lbs of flammable gas - Correct Answer-None, you cannot load these materials
together
For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required to be stainless steel?
- Correct Answer-No
A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded
in a single vehicle is - Correct Answer-class 7 radioactive materials
, The name and EPA registration numbers of the shippers, carriers,and destination must
appear on - Correct Answer-Hazardous Waste Manifest
What is a placard? - Correct Answer-Diamond shaped warning signs placed on vehicles
When carrying class 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, you must - Correct Answer-have a
written route plan
The hazardous materials regulations are intended to do what? - Correct Answer-To
contain material, communicate the risk, and assure safe drivers and equipment
When transporting hazardous materials, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of
the driver? - Correct Answer-Driver prepares the shipping papers and supplies the
placards
Which of the following indicates the order in which information must be shown in the
description area of a shipping paper? - Correct Answer-Proper shipping name, hazard
class, ID number, packing group
The Emergency Response Guide, ERG, can best be explained as - Correct Answer-A
guide for firefighters, police, and industry workers on how to protect themselves and the
public from hazardous materials AND a guidebook for truck drivers, dock workers, and
shippers to protect themselves
Where can you find a shipper's certification? - Correct Answer-On the original shipping
paper
A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that - Correct Answer-portable tanks are
bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle
Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 lbs of Division 4.3
Dangerous when wet material? - Correct Answer-Yes
Cargo tanks ___ - Correct Answer-are bulk packaging permanently attached to a
vehicle
Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are__ - Correct Answer-
poison gas 2.3, dangerous when wet 4.3, explosives 1.3, explosives 1.2, explosives 1.1
You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials___ - Correct Answer-in
a pouch on the driver's door or in a clear view within immediate reach while the seat belt
is fastened while driving on the driver's seat when out of the vehicle
Which of the following is a reason that shippers package materials - Correct Answer-
contain
It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes - Correct
Answer-explosives, flammable gas, oxidizers, flammable solids. flammable liquids
There must be a hazardous materials identification number of on the _______ and on
the _____ - Correct Answer-shipping papers; package
When is it acceptable for non-hazardous materials to be described by hazard class
words or identification numbers - Correct Answer-never
How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires? - Correct
Answer-Every 2 hours or 100 miles
With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the traveled part of the roadway can
you park - Correct Answer-minimum of 5 feet
Diamond shaped warning labels must be placed on hazardous materials packages. If
the package cannot accommodate a label - Correct Answer-The label must be put on a
tag that is securely attached to the package
Where should placards be displayed if you are required to use them? - Correct Answer-
On both ends and both sides of the vehicle
If a W appears in column 1 of the Hazardous Materials Table, What does it indicate
about the hazardous material? - Correct Answer-Only applies when the material is
being transported by water
How is the Hazardous Materials Table ordered? - Correct Answer-Alphabetical order by
proper shipping name
What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 lbs of Division 2.3 gas and
1,0001 lbs of flammable gas - Correct Answer-None, you cannot load these materials
together
For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required to be stainless steel?
- Correct Answer-No
A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded
in a single vehicle is - Correct Answer-class 7 radioactive materials
, The name and EPA registration numbers of the shippers, carriers,and destination must
appear on - Correct Answer-Hazardous Waste Manifest
What is a placard? - Correct Answer-Diamond shaped warning signs placed on vehicles
When carrying class 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, you must - Correct Answer-have a
written route plan
The hazardous materials regulations are intended to do what? - Correct Answer-To
contain material, communicate the risk, and assure safe drivers and equipment
When transporting hazardous materials, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of
the driver? - Correct Answer-Driver prepares the shipping papers and supplies the
placards
Which of the following indicates the order in which information must be shown in the
description area of a shipping paper? - Correct Answer-Proper shipping name, hazard
class, ID number, packing group
The Emergency Response Guide, ERG, can best be explained as - Correct Answer-A
guide for firefighters, police, and industry workers on how to protect themselves and the
public from hazardous materials AND a guidebook for truck drivers, dock workers, and
shippers to protect themselves
Where can you find a shipper's certification? - Correct Answer-On the original shipping
paper
A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that - Correct Answer-portable tanks are
bulk containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle
Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 lbs of Division 4.3
Dangerous when wet material? - Correct Answer-Yes
Cargo tanks ___ - Correct Answer-are bulk packaging permanently attached to a
vehicle
Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are__ - Correct Answer-
poison gas 2.3, dangerous when wet 4.3, explosives 1.3, explosives 1.2, explosives 1.1
You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials___ - Correct Answer-in
a pouch on the driver's door or in a clear view within immediate reach while the seat belt
is fastened while driving on the driver's seat when out of the vehicle
