HazMat Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Endorsement Awareness 3

Question 1

Which of the following HazMat classes requires a 'DANGEROUS' placard when transporting two or more materials of different classes in the same vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Mixed classes where individual placards would otherwise be required, unless one requires a specific placard

Answer

Any two Class 3 materials together

Answer

Only Class 1 and Class 2 mixed loads

Answer

No class combination allows the DANGEROUS placard

Question 2

Where must the emergency response telephone number appear on shipping papers?

Accepted Answer

On the first page in association with the HazMat description

Answer

On the placard attached to the trailer

Answer

Only on the bill of lading, not the manifest

Answer

It is optional if CHEMTREC is listed

Question 3

What does a white square-on-point (diamond) with the number '7' and a propeller symbol indicate on a package?

Accepted Answer

Class 7 Radioactive material

Answer

Class 7 Reactive material

Answer

Seventh edition packaging standard

Answer

Seven-liter maximum capacity

Question 4

A driver is asked to transport a package labeled with a Class 1.1 Explosives label. What must the driver do before accepting the load?

Accepted Answer

Verify the vehicle has the correct placards and written route approval

Answer

Simply sign the shipping papers and proceed

Answer

Obtain a special state permit at each weigh station

Answer

Call FMCSA for verbal authorization

Question 5

How long must a carrier retain shipping papers for a HazMat shipment after the material is delivered?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Question 6

What must a HazMat driver do if required to use a route that goes through a tunnel but the tunnel prohibits HazMat vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Find an alternate route around the tunnel

Answer

Proceed anyway if it is the only route

Answer

Wait until off-peak hours to use the tunnel

Answer

Get written permission from local police

Question 7

Which of the following best describes 'bulk packaging' under HazMat regulations?

Accepted Answer

A single package with a capacity greater than 119 gallons for liquids or 882 lbs for solids

Answer

Any container weighing more than 100 lbs

Answer

Multiple small containers shipped together

Answer

Any container shipped without inner packaging