New York CDL: Hazardous Materials Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is is subject to the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations when it's transported by air.

The letter “A” in column 1 of the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) denotes a material that is subject to the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR §§ 171–180) only when it's offered or intended for transportation by air, unless the material is a hazardous substance or a hazardous waste. A "hazardous substance" is a hazardous material that appears in Appendix A (List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities) of the HMT and is being shipped in an amount that exceeds its reportable quantity (RQ).

Not quite. The answer is Hazardous Materials Regulations apply only if the material is shipped by water.

In the Hazardous Materials Table, the letter "W" in Column 1 means that the hazardous material described in Column 2 is subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations only if the material is offered or intended for transportation by water, unless it is a hazardous substance, hazardous waste, or marine pollutant. The federal Hazardous Materials Regulations are in 49 CFR §§ 171–180.

Not quite. The answer is PHMSA

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) isn't just about pipeline transport. PHMSA develops and enforces regulations for the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound transportation of energy products by pipeline and of hazardous materials by land, sea, and air. PHMSA establishes national policies, sets and enforces standards, educates, and conducts research to prevent hazmat incidents. PHMSA is also the agency that publishes the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). (Note: This topic is not usually found in the official state CDL handbook.)

Not quite. The answer is Toxic Gases

Your CDL Handbook includes Placard Tables 1 and 2. Division 2.3 (Toxic Gases) is in Placard Table 1. Any amount of hazardous materials listed in Placard Table 1 must be placarded. Class 3 (Flammable Liquids) and Class 8 (Corrosives) are in Placard Table 2. Except for bulk packaging, the materials in Placard Table 2 must be placarded only if the total amount transported is 1,001 pounds or more, including the packages.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, but only if the nitric acid is not loaded above any other materials.

Nitric acid is a liquid in Class 8 (Corrosives). Nitric acid is also a strong oxidizing agent. It can react with many other chemicals and start fires. Hence, as a safeguard against leaks or spills, nitric acid should not be loaded above any other product. There are additional restrictions on which classes of hazardous materials may be loaded in the same vehicle with corrosive liquids. See your CDL Handbook for details.

Not quite. The answer is the entry is for a hazardous material.

There are a few ways to highlight a hazardous material on the shipping papers. One way is to enter an "X" in the shipping paper's HM column.

Not quite. The answer is by air.

The letter 'A' means the hazardous material described in Column 2 is subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations only when offered or intended for transportation by air, unless it is a hazardous substance or hazardous waste.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

On the shipping papers, the basic description of a hazardous material includes (a) the total quantity and unit of measure, and (b) the number and type of packages.

Not quite. The answer is in the pouch on the driver’s door.

Your shipping papers for hazardous materials must be visible and accessible to emergency personnel at all times, including when you are out of the vehicle. Therefore, whenever you are away from your vehicle, they must be left in a pouch on the driver's side door or on the driver's seat, within easy reach in case of an emergency.

Not quite. The answer is up to 50 feet from the nearest rail.

You must stop before a railroad crossing if your vehicle (a) is placarded; (b) carries any amount of chlorine; or (c) is towing a cargo tank for transporting hazardous materials, even if the tank is empty. You may stop between 15 and 50 feet from the nearest rail.

Not quite. The answer is Call emergency personnel if needed.

Never try to repack leaking containers. Unless you have the training and equipment to repair leaks safely, don't try it. Call your dispatcher or supervisor for instructions and, if needed, emergency personnel. If an accidental release of hazardous materials results in death, hospitalization, over $50,000 in property damage, or other major problems, you or the carrier must phone the National Response Center immediately.

Not quite. The answer is appropriate for describing materials for domestic transportation, but may not be proper for international transportation.

The letter “D” in column 1 of the Hazardous Materials Table means that the proper shipping name is appropriate for describing materials for domestic transportation, but may not be proper for international transportation.

Not quite. The answer is you will have to use placards.

The hazard classes listed in Placard Table 1 are particularly hazardous. These include mass explosives (1.1) and toxic gases (2.3). You must use placards to carry any amount of the hazard classes in Placard Table I.

Not quite. The answer is explosives C, flammable solids, or oxidizers.

Corrosive liquids can give off dangerous hydrogen gas if they come into contact with metal containers. Some corrosive liquids are themselves flammable. Don't load corrosive liquids next to or above anything that can cause or worsen a fire or explosion. Section 9.4 contains a complete list of hazardous materials that you should NOT load together with corrosive liquids.

Not quite. The answer is PHMSA

If you must complete a Hazardous Materials Incident Report, you must submit it to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). It can be submitted by mail or electronically at the PHMSA website. At that website, search for "Incident Reporting". (Note: This topic is not usually found in the official state CDL handbook.)

Not quite. The answer is diamond shaped.

Shippers put diamond-shaped hazard warning labels on most hazardous materials packages. These labels inform others of the hazard. If the diamond label won't fit on the package, shippers may put the label on a tag securely attached to the package.

Not quite. The answer is 1,001 pounds or more.

To transport hazardous materials listed in Placard Table 2, you must use placards only if you are transporting a total of 1,001 pounds or more. If you are transporting more than one hazardous material, find out the amount of each from its shipping paper.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

The Hazardous Materials Regulations accomplish several things. They help ensure safe drivers and equipment. They communicate the risk of hazardous materials through the use of appropriate labels, placards, and shipping papers. Also, the regulations tell shippers how to package the materials safely, and they tell drivers how to load, transport, and unload the materials. These rules are called "containment rules."

Not quite. The answer is any of the above

Obviously, if there is a spill of a Class 3 material (flammable liquid) or a Class 4 material (flammable solid), you should take precautions against a fire hazard. But Class 5 materials (oxidizers) can react with some flammable substances in the area and also cause a fire. Finally, many Class 6 materials (poisons) are also flammable. Hence, it's wise to take fire precautions when dealing with Class 5 or Class 6 materials too. (Note: This topic is not usually found in the official state CDL handbook.)

Not quite. The answer is None of the above provides sufficient assurance.

Federal regulations define an "undeclared hazardous material" as a hazardous material that is subject to the communication requirements (labels, shipping papers, etc.) for hazardous materials, but which is shipped without any indication to the carrier that the package contains hazardous materials. Each year, about 1,500 transportation incidents occur when undeclared hazardous materials are shipped. Transportation workers have been injured when undeclared hazardous materials leaked from packages. It is the responsibility of the shipper to know whether the items being shipped contain hazardous materials and to comply with the hazardous materials regulations if required. There are substantial penalties for deliberately shipping hazardous materials without complying with the federal or state requirements for their shipment. ["Check the Box," US Department of Transportation, https://www.transportation.gov/check-the-box],

Source: 49 CFR 171.8