CTS Hazardous Materials Transportation & Compliance

Question 1

Which U.S. federal agency has primary authority over the safe transportation of hazardous materials by highway, rail, air, and water?

Accepted Answer

PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration)

Answer

OSHA

Answer

EPA

Answer

FMCSA

Question 2

How many hazard classes does the DOT use to categorize hazardous materials under 49 CFR?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

7

Answer

11

Answer

6

Question 3

What does a UN identification number displayed on a hazmat placard or orange panel identify?

Accepted Answer

The specific hazardous material or group of materials

Answer

The carrier's assigned route number

Answer

The shipper's account code with the carrier

Answer

The emergency response team contact code

Question 4

Flammable liquids with a flash point at or below 60°C (140°F) are categorized under which DOT hazard class?

Accepted Answer

Class 3

Answer

Class 2

Answer

Class 4

Answer

Class 5

Question 5

What is the minimum required dimension for each side of a DOT hazmat placard displayed on a transport vehicle?

Accepted Answer

9.84 inches (250 mm)

Answer

6 inches (152 mm)

Answer

12 inches (305 mm)

Answer

15 inches (381 mm)

Question 6

What does the designation 'forbidden' mean when applied to a hazardous material under DOT regulations?

Accepted Answer

The material may not be offered or accepted for transportation under any circumstances

Answer

The material requires a special DOT permit before transport

Answer

The material must be transported by air freight only

Answer

The material requires a HAZMAT endorsement on the driver's CDL

Question 7

Which packing group indicates the highest level of danger for a hazardous material under DOT regulations?

Accepted Answer

Packing Group I

Answer

Packing Group III

Answer

Packing Group II

Answer

Packing Group IV