SD CDL - South Dakota Commercial Drivers License Hazardous Materials Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following descriptions on a hazardous materials shipping paper is in the correct order according to regulations?

Accepted Answer

UN1017, Chlorine, 2.3, PG I

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Gasoline, 3, UN1203, PG II

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UN1993, Flammable Liquid, n.o.s., 3, PG III

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Corrosive Liquid, 8, UN1760

Question 2

A driver is transporting 1,200 lbs of a hazardous material listed on Table 2 of the placarding regulations. What is the placarding requirement for this load?

Accepted Answer

Placards must be displayed on all four sides of the vehicle.

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Placards are not required as the weight is under 2,000 lbs.

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A 'DANGEROUS' placard must be used.

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Placards are only required on the front and rear of the vehicle.

Question 3

According to the Segregation Table for Hazardous Materials (49 CFR 177.848), which of the following material combinations is strictly forbidden to be loaded, transported, or stored together on the same vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Division 4.2 (Spontaneously Combustible) and Class 8 (Corrosive) liquids

Answer

Class 8 (Corrosives) and Class 3 (Flammable Liquids)

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Division 1.1 (Explosives) and Division 1.5 (Very Insensitive Explosives)

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Class 7 (Radioactive) and food materials

Question 4

While transporting hazardous materials, you discover a slow leak from one of the containers. After stopping in a safe, isolated area, what is one of your immediate and primary responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

Notify local emergency responders and your carrier.

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Attempt to patch the leak using available tools.

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Drive immediately to the nearest truck stop for help.

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Wait for one hour to see if the leak stops on its own.

Question 5

A driver is preparing to unload a placarded load of Class 3 (Flammable Liquid). According to 49 CFR 177.834, what specific action is prohibited within 25 feet of the vehicle during this process?

Accepted Answer

Smoking or having any open flame.

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Using a two-way radio.

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Listening to the vehicle's stereo.

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Leaving the vehicle unattended.

Question 6

When must a driver carrying hazardous materials keep the shipping papers in a pouch on the driver's door or on the driver's seat?

Accepted Answer

Whenever the driver is out of the vehicle.

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Only when loading or unloading the material.

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At all times while the vehicle is in motion.

Answer

Only when stopped at a weigh station or for inspection.