HazMat Ultimate CDL Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Endorsement 5

Question 1

When transporting Division 2.3 (Poison Gas) materials, what additional requirement applies to the vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle must display POISON GAS placards even in small quantities

Answer

The vehicle must have a fire suppression system

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The vehicle must be escorted by a police vehicle

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The vehicle must travel only at night

Question 2

What is the purpose of the four-digit ID number displayed on hazmat placards or orange panels?

Accepted Answer

To identify the specific hazardous material for emergency responders

Answer

To identify the carrier's license number

Answer

To indicate the weight of the hazmat shipment

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To show the DOT inspection sticker number

Question 3

How must a driver handle a hazmat shipping paper when they leave the truck unattended?

Accepted Answer

Leave it on the driver's seat or in a door pouch, visible from outside

Answer

Lock it in the cab

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Take it with them

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Place it in the engine compartment

Question 4

What is the maximum time a placarded hazmat vehicle may be parked on or within 5 feet of a public road?

Accepted Answer

Only as long as necessary for loading/unloading

Answer

No time limit as long as it has emergency triangles

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Up to 4 hours with flashers on

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Up to 8 hours if attended

Question 5

You see a cargo tank marked with an 'MC 306' designation. What type of product is this tank most commonly used to transport?

Accepted Answer

Gasoline and petroleum products

Answer

Compressed gases

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Corrosive acids

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Radioactive waste

Question 6

Which of the following materials would be classified as a 'Poison by Inhalation' (PIH) hazard?

Accepted Answer

Chlorine gas

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Diesel fuel

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Wet cement

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Motor oil

Question 7

If you are involved in a hazmat accident, which number should you call to report to the National Response Center?

Accepted Answer

1-800-424-8802

Answer

1-888-DOT-SAFE

Answer

911 only

Answer

1-800-HazMat-1