CDL Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) 2

Question 1

What does a diamond-shaped hazmat placard primarily communicate to emergency responders?

Accepted Answer

The class of hazard the material poses

Answer

The shipper's company name

Answer

The weight of the load in pounds

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The destination of the shipment

Question 2

When must a vehicle transporting hazardous materials display placards?

Accepted Answer

When carrying any amount of certain materials or required quantities of others

Answer

Only when crossing state lines

Answer

Only at night

Answer

Only when the driver requests them

Question 3

What is the purpose of the shipping paper in hazmat transport?

Accepted Answer

To describe the hazardous material and its hazards

Answer

To list the driver's hours

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To record fuel purchases

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To track the truck's mileage

Question 4

Where should hazmat shipping papers be kept while driving?

Accepted Answer

In a pouch on the driver's door or within reach on the seat

Answer

Locked in the trailer

Answer

Mailed to the receiver in advance

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In the engine compartment

Question 5

What does the identification (ID) number on a shipping paper and package represent?

Accepted Answer

A four-digit number identifying the specific hazardous material

Answer

The driver's license number

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The truck's VIN

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The number of packages in the load

Question 6

Who is responsible for properly packaging, labeling, and marking hazardous materials before shipment?

Accepted Answer

The shipper

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The driver

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The carrier's dispatcher

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The state inspector

Question 7

What must the driver do before transporting a hazmat load?

Accepted Answer

Inspect the vehicle and verify shipping papers and placards match the load

Answer

Ignore the placards if in a hurry

Answer

Remove all labels to save space

Answer

Combine incompatible materials to save trips