CDL Hazmat 3

Question 1

What document must accompany a hazardous materials shipment?

Accepted Answer

Shipping papers describing the hazmat

Answer

Shipping papers describe the hazardous materials and must travel with the shipment.

Question 2

Where must hazmat shipping papers be kept while driving?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Shipping papers must be in a door pouch or in clear view within reach while driving.

Question 3

On the shipping paper, how are hazardous materials typically distinguished from non-hazardous items?

Accepted Answer

Written in red, highlighted, or marked with an X in the HM column

Answer

Hazmat entries are identified by being highlighted, in a contrasting color, or marked with an X or RQ in the HM column.

Question 4

What is the proper sequence of a basic description on shipping papers?

Accepted Answer

Proper shipping name, hazard class, identification number, packing group

Answer

The basic description is proper shipping name, hazard class, identification number, then packing group.

Question 5

What does the letters 'RQ' on a shipping paper mean?

Accepted Answer

Reportable quantity of a hazardous substance

Answer

RQ indicates a reportable quantity, meaning a spill must be reported to authorities.

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