CAR Study Guide 2026
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📋 CAR Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CAR Topics to Study (69)
✍️ Sample CAR Questions & Answers
1. In Certified Appliance Recycler, which action should be taken first when a safety incident occurs?
The immediate priority in any safety incident is to ensure all personnel are safe and out of danger before addressing other concerns.
2. What is the primary risk of mercury tilt switches found in some older appliances when the unit is crushed without prior de-manufacturing?
Crushing appliances with intact mercury tilt switches releases liquid mercury or mercury vapor, both of which are acutely toxic and create environmental contamination.
3. The RoHS directive's restriction on hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) in appliances is significant for recyclers because:
Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen and environmental contaminant found in some older anti-corrosion coatings, requiring careful management during recycling.
4. Which action would constitute a violation of EPA's refrigerant venting prohibition under Section 608 during appliance processing?
Intentionally releasing refrigerant by puncturing refrigerant lines before recovery is a direct violation of the Section 608 venting prohibition.
5. Under the CAR certification program, what documentation must accompany a shipment of recovered refrigerant sent to a reclaimer?
Recovered refrigerant shipments require a bill of lading identifying the refrigerant type, weight, and originating facility to ensure proper reclamation tracking.
6. A washing machine fills with water but immediately pumps it out without washing. This symptom suggests a fault in the:
A faulty water level switch that fails to sense water allows the machine to drain immediately because it never signals the control that sufficient water is present.