Haz Mat Questions and Answers

Hazardous Materials Practice Questions

NY has revised their test to only have 3 answers. Don’t let that confuse you, the questions here will be a great help and the correct answer is still the correct answer.

Question 1
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There are three lists that drivers, shippers and carriers use to find out if a material is regulated as hazardous. Which one of there choices is not one of those three lists?
a. List of hazardous substances and reportable quantities
b. Poison inhalation list
c. Epa dangerous materials list
d. Hazardous materials table
Question 2
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Drivers of placarded vehicles transporting hazardous materials must stop ____ to ____ feet from the nearest rail of a railroad.
a. 15 to 20 feet
b. 15 to 50 feet
c. 5 to 10 feet
d. 15 to 50 yards
Question 3
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How many identical placards is a vehicle hauling hazardous materials required to display and where?
a. One (1), on the rear of the vehicle only.
b. Two (2), one on the front and one on the back.
c. Four (4), two on the front and two on the back.
d. Four (4), one on the front, one on the back, and one on each side of the vehicle.
Question 4
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How many different type placards are there showing dot specifications?
a. 31
b. 15
c. 17
d. 13
Question 5
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At what time is it required for the driver to have an approved gas mask on hand?
a. Any vehicle carrying an inhalation hazard cargo
b. Any vehicle carrying chlorine
c. Any vehicle carrying toxic materials
d. All of the above
Question 6
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What is the shape and size of a placard?
a. 10 3/4 inch oval
b. 10 1/2 inch diamond
c. 10 1/2 inch oval
d. 10 3/4 inch square or diamond
Question 7
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It is recommended that when hauling a load of explosives a or b to use the fussees instead of the warning triangles if in an emergency or breakdown situation.
a.True
b. False
Question 8
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whenever your vehicle is placarded, do not drive near open fires unless you:
a.can safely pass the fire without stopping
b. Have LTL of a nonflammable material
c. Are equipped with fire sprinklers.
d.Unless you can stay 100-200 feet away from the fire
Question 9
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If you are in an accident involving hazardous materials, you should:
a.Don’t tell anything about your load.
b. Keep all people far away and upwind of the accident.
c. Prevent a panic by acting like nothing is wrong.
d. Tell only the emergency response team about the hazard.
Question 10
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The hazardous waste manifest should be
a. Stored in the glove compartment
b. Kept with the driver at all times
c. The same as all other paper work
d. Tabbed differently and kept on top of all other paperwork

Question 11
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If a materials class is the word "forbidden", what kinds of materials are you still allowed to haul?
a. Any other hazardous material
b. You can't haul a forbidden cargo
c. Nothing
d. Both b and c
Question 12
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The driver must also carry on his person at all times a dated certificate signed by the employer. This certificate must also be updated every
a. 4 years
b. 3 years
c. 2 years
d. 1 years
Question 13
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Cylinders containing compressed gases may only be loaded onto a vehicle without a flat floor or platform if the cylinders are:
a. In boxes that will keep them from turning over
b. Loaded into racks attached to the vehicle
c. Loaded in an upright or horizontal position
d. All on the above
Question 14
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What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?
a. A u.l. rating of 15 abc
b. A u.l. rating of 5 b/c or above
c. A u.l. rating of 10 b/c or above
d. Any of the above are acceptable
Question 15
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Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?
a. Your spouse
b. The shipper
c. The carrier
d. The driver
Question 16
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If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle:
a. Any more than safety required
b. In an upwind direction
c. Any more that 450 feet
d. Any more than 500 feet
Question 17
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Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with?
a. Flammable liquids
b. Explosives
c. Flammable gases
d. Poisons
Question 18
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The transport index of a radioactive material:
a. Is another way of writing the weight of the package.
b. Is something that only the shipper needs to worry about.
c. Tells the degree of control needed during transportation.
d. None of the above.

Question 19
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Class a explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes:
a. A placarded cargo tank.
b. Two or more trailers.
c. A 200 inch wheelbase trailer.
d. None of the above.
Question 20
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Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting class a or b explosives?
a. The carrier's insurance policy
b. The written route plan
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above

Question 21
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Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank?
a. A bulk container not permanently attacked to a vehicle.
b. A bulk container permanently attached to a vehicle.
c. Both choices a & b
d. None of the above
Question 22
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What placard must be used with an inhalation hazard load?
a. Flammable
b. Dangerous
c. Poison
d. All of the above
Question 23
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A safe haven is one place you can leave a vehicle unattended that is hauling explosives. What is the best description of a safe haven?
a. Any property that has been government approved for this use.
b. Any property that is totally fenced in by an 8 foot high fence and has a guard on duty all day long.
c. Any property that is totally fenced in by an 8 foot high fence.
d. All of the above
Question 24
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Which of the following is one of the three keys to identify which placard to use?
a. Materials hazard class
b. Amount being shipped
c. Both a and b
d. Whether the cargo is a liquid or solid.
Question 25
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When is it necessary to ground the trailer?
a. Only when filling a trailer with explosives.
b. When filling or unloading any flammable liquid tank. Ground must be maintained until filling hole is properly closed.
c. Only when unloading a cargo tank filled with any flammable liquid.
d. None of the above.
Question 26
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You may not park a vehicle carrying hazardous materials within ____ feet of an open fire.
a. 300
b. 200
c. 150
d. 100
Question 27
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With most hazardous materials, you may park within 5 feet of the road briefly. If your work requires it. The materials that are the exception and do not allow parking this close to the road are.
a. Acids and poisons
b. Explosives A and B
c. Liquids
d. Corrosives and oxidizers
Question 28
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You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver license. When can you legally haul hazardous materials?
a. Never
b. Only when the shipment does not cross state lines
c. Only when the load is placarded
d. All of the above
Question 29
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The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the id number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper?
a. The box number
b. The identification number
c. The hazard class
d. The proper shipping name
Question 30
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When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:
a. Within 10 feet of the pump with a fire extinguisher.
b. At the emergency power shut off for the pump.
c. At the nozzle, controlling the fuel flow.
d. Be at the rear most corner on the vehicle.
Question 31
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A driver that hauls hazardous materials must attend training every:
a. 3 years
b. 2 years
c. 1 year
d. None of the above
Question 32
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An "a/w" the first column of the hazardous materials table means:
a. This material has no restrictions when shipped by air and/or water
b. There is no restrictions with this material if shipped by water only.
c. It is ok to ship this material by air only.
d. This material is only restricted when shipped by air and/or water.
Question 33
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How many different hazard classes are there?
a. 9
b. 23
c. 24
d. 19
Question 34
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When a substance in the materials table is written in italics it means
a. It is not the proper shipping name - those in romantype above it are
b. It is a foreign substance
c. The substance is for international transport
d. It is the proper shipping name

Question 35
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Column 1 (symbols) the "i" means:
a. Iodine
b. International restrictions
c. International traspotation
d. Invalid substance
Question 36
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When hauling explosives 1.1 & 1.3; which placard do you use?
a. Explosives 1.3
b. Explosives 1.1
c. Dangerous
d. Both a and c
Question 37
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When a spill occurs of an "rq" substance the carrier has within ______to report the spill.
a. 1 week
b. 2 weeks
c. 15 days
d. 60 days
Question 38
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Column 1 (symbols ) the "+" sign means:
a. The proper shipping name is in italics
b. The proper shipping name is invalid
c. The proper shipping name with out regard whether the material meets the definition of that class.
d. Do not use proper shipping name
Question 39
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You have loaded a hazardous material into a cargo tank. What must you do before you move the vehicle?
a. Close all manholes and valves. Be sure they are free of leaks.
b. Call chemtrec by phone and tell them where you are going.
c. Have the loading observers sign the shipping papers.
d. Get started on your trip, everything is ok
Question 40
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A properly prepared uniform hazardous waste manifest:
a. Must be signed and carried by anyone transporting a hazardous waste.
b. Is required only if there is a loss of cargo during transport.
c. Is the same as any other shipping paper.
d. Is definitely useless form and is not required.

Question 41
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One of these shipping paper descriptions for a hazardous material is in the right order. Which one is it?
a. Hydrogen bromide, non flammable gas, un 1048
b. Corrosive material, hydrochloric acid. Un 1798
c. Un 1787, corrosive material, hydriotic acid
d. Hexane, un 1208, flammable liquid
Question 42
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A placard is required for a combustible liquid at?
a. 110 gallons
b. 100 gallons
c. More than 110 gallons
d. Any amount

Question 43
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To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should:
a. Open and inspect every package and container.
b. Look at the shipping papers.
c. Check for a fence around the loading dock.
d. Ask the driver.
Question 44
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When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:
a. Prevent smoking and keep open flames away.
b. Keep people away and warn them of the danger.
c. Both a and b above
d. None of the above
Question 45
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Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives?
a. Flares or fusees
b. Reflective triangles
c. Signal fires
d. All of the above.
Question 46
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Column 1 (symbols) the "d" sign means:
a. Devices
b. Detonators
c. Domestic transportation
d. Domestic restrictions
Question 47
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A hazard class name or id number may not be used to describe a:
a. Reportable quantity of a hazardous substance.
b. Hazardous waste.
c. Non hazardous material.
d. Chlorine
Question 48
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When hauling hazardous materials, you must stop your vehicle and check any dual tires at least once every ___. Whichever is less.
a. 1 hour or 50 miles
b. 2 hours or 100 miles
c. 3 hours or 150 miles
d. None of the above.
Question 49
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If there is an "rq" before or after the item description on the shipping paper, it means the:
a. Material is in a package containing no other materials.
b. Material has an insurance value of over $1,000.
c. The shipper must report any spills of this material.
d. Carrier must report any spill of this material.
Question 50
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Carriers must give each driver who transports class a or b explosives:
a. A bottle of pep pills
b. A copy of fmcsr part 397
c. An extra fire bottle
d. The consignee's phone number

Question 51
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A railroad crossing is ahead of you and you are hauling hazardous material. When you stop for the crossing, you can stop as far away as ____ feet from the nearest rail.
a. 25
b. 50
c. 75
d. 85
Question 52
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Who is responsible for safely transporting a hazardous material shipment without delay and keeping the shipping papers in the right place?
a. The carrier
b. The passenger
c. The driver
d. The shipper
Question 53
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You find an overheated tire during an enroute inspection. If you are hauling hazardous materials, you must:
a. Remove the tire and place it in the spare tire rack
b. Cool the tire, then check it every 2 hours
c. Wait at least 2 hours before continuing your trip
d. Remove the tire and place it a safe distance from the vehicle.
Question 54
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The intent of hazardous materials regulations is to ensure safety, to contain the material, and:
a. To tax shippers correctly
b. To communicate the risk
c. To allow state enforcement
d. To allow comstat to get involved
Question 55
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The total transport index of all radioactive material packages in a single vehicle must not exceed ____.
a. 100
b. 50
c. 25
d. 10
Question 56
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You are going to be hauling hazardous materials over a route you do not know well. When should you check the route and get the permits needed for the trip:
a. Within 24 hours of the finish of the trip
b. Within the first 50 miles of the trip
c. Before starting the trip
d. While you are still on a part of the route that you know
Question 57
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Which three hazard classes should not be loaded into a trailer that has a heater / air conditioner unit.
a. Flammable liquids
b. Flammable gas
c. Explosives
d. All of the above
Question 58
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What is the only exception to certification by a shipper?
a. When the shipper is a private carrier of his own product.
b. Only when the vehicle is placarded properly
c. When the shipper is to ill to fill out the proper paperwork.
d. Only when the cargo is packed incorrectly
Question 59
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A truck carrying explosives has crashed with another vehicle. You should not pull them apart until.
a. The shipper's loading foreman is present.
b. At least 30 minutes have passed.
c. The explosives have been placed at least 200 feet away from the vehicles and occupied buildings.
d. At least 45 minutes have passed.
Question 60
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When handling packages of explosives, you must:
a. Double wrap wet boxes in plastic to prevent staining
b. Never use hooks or other metal tools
c. Keep bystanders 100 feet away
d. All of the above.