FMCSA Hazardous Materials Transportation

Question 1

Which federal agency's regulations govern the transportation of hazardous materials by highway in the US?

Accepted Answer

DOT/PHMSA with FMCSA enforcement

Answer

EPA only

Answer

OSHA only

Answer

State environmental agencies

Question 2

What placards must be displayed when transporting 1,001 lbs or more of a Division 1.1 explosive?

Accepted Answer

EXPLOSIVES 1.1 placards on all four sides

Answer

FLAMMABLE placards

Answer

DANGEROUS placard only on the rear

Answer

No placard required under 2,000 lbs

Question 3

What document must a driver have accessible when transporting hazardous materials?

Accepted Answer

Shipping papers describing the HazMat

Answer

Vehicle registration and insurance card

Answer

A PHMSA permit number

Answer

A state hazmat permit

Question 4

Where must shipping papers be kept while a driver is at the wheel of a HazMat vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Within reach of the driver or in a pouch on the driver's door

Answer

In the glove compartment

Answer

In the trailer with the cargo

Answer

Faxed to dispatch — no hard copy needed

Question 5

What does the HazMat hazard class number '3' indicate on a placard?

Accepted Answer

Flammable liquid

Answer

Flammable gas

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Radioactive material

Answer

Oxidizer

Question 6

Which of the following HazMat classes requires a 'Poison' or 'Toxic' placard?

Accepted Answer

Class 2.3 (Poisonous Gas)

Answer

Class 3 (Flammable Liquid)

Answer

Class 8 (Corrosive)

Answer

Class 5.1 (Oxidizer)