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Hazardous Materials Transportation Flashcards

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  1. When must a DANGEROUS placard be used instead of separate commodity placards?

    Answer: When carrying 1,001–4,999 lbs total of two or more different HazMat classes

    A DANGEROUS placard may replace individual placards when a vehicle carries 1,001–4,999 lbs aggregate of two or more different HazMat classes.

  2. What action must a driver take if a HazMat leak or spill occurs during transport?

    Answer: Stop, keep the public away, notify authorities, and contact the carrier

    In the event of a HazMat spill, the driver must stop safely, keep the public away, notify emergency services, and contact their carrier immediately.

  3. What is the minimum distance a driver must park from the edge of a road when stopped with a HazMat load (other than Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives)?

    Answer: 100 feet

    HazMat vehicles (other than those carrying Divisions 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives) must be parked at least 100 feet from the road edge.

  4. Which HazMat material requires the driver to have a written route plan before transporting?

    Answer: Division 1.1 and 1.2 explosives

    Carriers transporting Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives must have a written route plan and follow pre-approved routes.

  5. What is the purpose of an Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) in a HazMat transport context?

    Answer: To help first responders identify hazards and respond to HazMat incidents

    The ERG provides first responders with quick identification and initial action guidance for hazardous materials incidents.

  6. A driver transporting HazMat is NOT allowed to smoke within how many feet of the vehicle?

    Answer: 25 feet

    Federal HazMat regulations prohibit smoking within 25 feet of a vehicle carrying Class 1 (explosives), Class 3 (flammable liquids), or Class 2.1 (flammable gas) materials.