HazMat Ultimate CDL Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Endorsement 2

Question 1

Which federal agency primarily regulates the transportation of hazardous materials on public highways?

Accepted Answer

PHMSA

Answer

EPA

Answer

OSHA

Answer

FMCSA

Question 2

A shipper gives you a shipping paper with a material listed as 'UN1203, Gasoline, 3, PG II.' What does 'PG II' indicate?

Accepted Answer

The material is in Package Group 2, meaning moderate danger

Answer

The material requires two placards

Answer

The product weighs over 2,000 pounds

Answer

The shipment requires two drivers

Question 3

When transporting hazmat, how far from the nearest rail must you stop at a railroad crossing?

Accepted Answer

15 to 50 feet

Answer

5 to 10 feet

Answer

50 to 75 feet

Answer

100 feet

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine DOT hazard classes?

Accepted Answer

Heavy machinery

Answer

Flammable liquids

Answer

Toxic substances

Answer

Radioactive materials

Question 5

You are transporting Division 1.1 explosives. Which route must you take?

Accepted Answer

A pre-approved route or the route specified by your carrier

Answer

The fastest highway route available

Answer

Any interstate avoiding tunnels

Answer

The route with the fewest traffic lights

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Radioactive material

Answer

Poison gas

Answer

Flammable solid

Answer

Oxidizer

Question 7

If a hazardous material spills from your vehicle, what is your FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Protect people from the hazard and call for help

Answer

Clean up the spill immediately

Answer

Notify the nearest recycling center

Answer

Move the vehicle to minimize traffic disruption