HazMat Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Endorsement Theory 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a hazardous materials shipping paper?

Accepted Answer

To describe the hazardous materials and provide emergency response information

Answer

Shipping papers describe the hazardous materials being transported and provide critical emergency response information.

Question 2

Where must shipping papers be kept while a driver is operating a vehicle transporting hazardous materials?

Accepted Answer

In a pouch on the driver's door or within reach while driving, and on the seat or visible when out of the cab

Answer

Shipping papers must be within reach while driving and left on the seat or in a door pouch when the driver exits the cab.

Question 3

Which federal agency sets most hazardous materials transportation regulations that CDL drivers must follow?

Accepted Answer

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Answer

PHMSA, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, sets the hazardous materials regulations (HMR) that govern transportation.

Question 4

What does the term 'forbidden' mean when applied to a hazardous material?

Accepted Answer

The material may never be transported by any mode

Answer

A 'forbidden' designation means the material must never be offered for transportation or transported by any mode.

Question 5

What information is NOT required on a hazardous materials shipping paper?

Accepted Answer

Driver's commercial driver's license number

Answer

The driver's CDL number is not required on shipping papers; required items include proper shipping name, hazard class, ID number, and packing group.

HazMat - Hazardous Materials Endorsement Practice Test