DOT Hazmat Test Questions with Correct Answers

DOT Hazmat Test Questions with Correct Answers You must have placards for explosives, poison gas or flammables exceeding... A 10 pounds B 10 cartons C 100 pounds D Any amount - Answer-D Any Amount If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park. A dual B radial C bias D treaded - Answer-A Dual A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives... A may never be left unattended under any condition B may be left unattended in a safe haven C may never be parked on private property D may not be parked on the cosignee's property - Answer-B May be left unattended in a safe haven If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must... A Stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail B Remember to never shift gears while crossing tracks C Proceed only when you are sure no train is coming D All of the above - Answer-D All of the above Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the... A Hazardous Materials Table B Hazardous Waste Manifest C Segregation and Separation Chart D List of Hazardous Materials and Reportable Quantities - Answer-C Segregation and Separation Chart The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found... A In a pouch on the driver's door B In clear view, within reach while driving C On the driver's seat when out of the vehicle D Any of the above locations - Answer-D Any of the above locations Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false? A The person in attendance must be aware of the danger B The person in attendance must be within 50 ft. of the tanker C The person attending the tanker must have a clear view of it D The person in attendance must be authorized and able to move the vehicle - AnswerB The person in attendance must be within 50 ft. of the taner The floor liner for explosives may not... A Contain steel or iron B Contain nails or screws C Contain cracks or holes D Contain any of the above - Answer-D Contain any of the above It is acceptable to use a placard with the word DANGEROUS if... A You load less than 5000 pounds of specified materials at one place B You have two or more specified materials which total more than 1000 lbs. C both A & B above D either A or B above - Answer-C Both A & B A "transport index" relates to products that are... A Meant for human consumption B Liquid C Radioactive D Overweight - Answer-C Radioactive