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

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) sets the regulations for hazmat transport, while FMCSA enforces them for commercial vehicles.

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

Packing Group II (PG II) indicates a moderate degree of danger for the hazardous material.

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

HazMat vehicles must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail at all railroad crossings.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Heavy machinery

Answer

Heavy machinery is not a DOT hazard class; the nine classes cover explosives, gases, flammables, oxidizers, toxics, infectious substances, radioactives, corrosives, and miscellaneous.

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

Division 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 explosives require a pre-approved route or the route designated by your employer.

HazMat - Hazardous Materials Endorsement Practice Test

HazMat - Hazardous Materials Endorsement Practice Test

HazMat Ultimate CDL Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Endorsement 2