Indiana CDL: Hazardous Materials Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is At least 300 feet

When driving with a load of Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 hazardous materials, which are explosives, you must park at least 300 feet away from any bridge, tunnel, or structure. You must maintain the same distance from any gathering place or open fire.

Not quite. The answer is Do both of the above.

If there is an emergency involving the hazardous materials that you're transporting, follow all instructions that your employer gave you. Keep bystanders away, preferably upwind, while warning them of the danger. Try to keep open flames away and don't let anyone smoke near the hazardous materials. Take a copy of your shipping papers with you to provide to first responders who arrive at the scene.

Not quite. The answer is 100 mm

The hazardous material identification numbers must be displayed on portable tanks, cargo tanks, and other bulk packaging. The regulations require black 100 mm (3.9 inch) numbers on orange panels, placards, or a white, diamond-shaped background if no placards are required.

Not quite. The answer is remove the tire and place it a safe distance from the vehicle.

An overheated tire is more prone to blowing out. Remove it and place it at a safe distance from the vehicle. Don't drive until you find out what caused the tire to overheat.

Not quite. The answer is stop at the nearest safe place and fix it.

Don't risk an accident from a flat tire, especially when carrying hazardous materials. If you have a leaking or flat tire, don't drive except to the nearest safe place to fix it. Note: The rules on parking placarded vehicles apply even if you park to fix or replace a tire. For example, if you're carrying explosives, you can't park (to fix a tire or for any other reason) within 300 feet of any place where people gather.

Not quite. The answer is The shipper

The shipping papers describe the hazardous material and its quantity, among other things. The shipper must fill out the shipping papers because the shipper packages the material. Only the shipper knows exactly what's inside the package. Except in an emergency, no one else should open the package to see what's inside until the package is delivered to the receiver.

Not quite. The answer is Generic shipping name

The letter 'G' means the hazardous material described in Column 2 is a generic shipping name. A generic shipping name must be accompanied by one or more technical names in parentheses on the shipping paper. A technical name is the name of a specific chemical that makes the product hazardous.

Not quite. The answer is the shipment is regulated by hazardous materials regulations.

On a shipping paper that lists both hazardous and nonhazardous materials, the hazardous materials must stand out for the reader. There are three ways to do this: List the hazardous materials first; highlight them in a contrasting color; or place an "X" or an "RQ" before their names. ("RQ" means that the hazardous material is being shipped in a reportable quantity.)

Not quite. The answer is Medicines, food flavorings

A material’s hazard class reflects the risks associated with it. There are nine hazard classes. However, some materials, such as medicines and food flavorings, are regulated but present only a limited hazard. Hence, they may not belong in any of the nine hazard classes. Note: Despite what your state CDL manual may claim, anthrax is caused by a bacterium, not a virus.

Not quite. The answer is The shipper, all carriers, and the receiver

The Hazardous Waste Manifest must be signed by every agency involved in the transportation of the hazardous waste: the shipper, every carrier who transports it, and the receiver. After you deliver the shipment, keep your copy of the manifest.

Not quite. The answer is never use hooks or other metal tools.

Explosives should never be exposed to electric sparks. Metal tools can generate or conduct electric sparks. Use nonmetallic tools.

Not quite. The answer is Column 4

Column 4 of the Hazardous Materials Table lists the hazardous material identification numbers. This number must be provided on the shipping papers, the packages, the cargo tanks, and other bulk packaging. In the event of an accident, first responders will use this information to identify the hazardous material and decide what to do.

Not quite. The answer is to communicate the risk posed by the hazardous materials.

Placards are signs posted on the outside of the vehicle to warn others that the vehicle is carrying hazardous materials. These signs identify the hazard class of the cargo.

Not quite. The answer is cargo heaters have been disabled.

Ideally, you should not risk exposing any type of hazardous material to flame, but especially Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (explosives), Division 2.1 (flammable gases), or Division 3 (flammable liquids). These can be so volatile that they should not be exposed to any heat source, not even a cargo heater.

Not quite. The answer is International shipping

The letter 'I' identifies a proper shipping name that is used to describe materials in international transportation. A different shipping name may be used when only domestic transportation is involved.

Not quite. The answer is emergency response information.

The shipping papers must describe the hazardous materials (including the hazardous material identification numbers) and provide information on what to do and whom to contact in case of an emergency.

Not quite. The answer is 15 to 50

If your vehicle is placarded, you must stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail at a railroad crossing. After you have done so, proceed once you are sure that no train is approaching, and do not shift while you are on the tracks.

Not quite. The answer is the shipper.

The shipper packs the hazardous materials for transport. The shipper must determine the correct identification number and record it on the packages and the shipping papers. (In the event of an accident, first responders are trained to look first at the packages and the shipping papers for the identification number.)

Not quite. The answer is Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3

If you are carrying Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 materials (explosives), you must not park within five feet of the traveled roadway. If you can't get that far away, call emergency services.

Not quite. The answer is contain the hazardous materials.

Among other things, the Hazardous Materials Regulations tell shippers how to package the materials safely and tell drivers how to load, transport, and unload the materials. These rules are called "containment rules."