Vermont CDL: Hazardous Materials Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Any of the above

Most official state CDL handbooks still state that to oversee the loading or unloading of hazmat into a cargo tank, a qualified person must be within 25 feet of the cargo tank, with a clear view of the cargo tank. However, this is no longer the only way. Federal regulation 49 CFR 177.834 now allows two methods by which the qualified person can "attend" the loading or unloading remotely: (1) via a video monitoring system, as long as the cameras provide an unobstructed view of all equipment involved in the loading or unloading process; (2) via an instrumentation and signaling system, as long as the system provides a surveillance capability that is as good as that of a human observer. When a qualified person is "attending" remotely, there must be a way for the person to control the shut-off valves remotely in the event of an incident. There must also be a way for the person to terminate the loading or unloading immediately in the event of a loss of monitoring capability. Finally, when the loading or unloading has been completed, some qualified person (not necessarily the same one) must inspect the cargo tank in person for any damage that might have been sustained during the loading or unloading process. (Note: This topic is not found in the official state CDL handbook.)

Not quite. The answer is Diamond

Hazardous materials placards must be readable from all four directions. They must be at least 9.84 inches (250 mm) square, square on point, in a diamond shape. ("Square on point" refers to a square that has been rotated 45 degrees so it is balanced on one corner, forming a diamond shape.)

Not quite. The answer is 3 years; 2 years

When shipping hazardous materials, the shipper must keep a copy of the shipping papers for three years for hazardous waste, or for two years for other hazardous materials.

Not quite. The answer is warn others of the fire hazard.

Class 4 materials (Flammable Solids) can react with heat, water, or air, and start fires. Class 5 materials (Oxidizers) can react with many other substances and also start fires. If any of these materials are spilled, warn others of the fire hazard. Do not open smoldering packages of flammable solids. Remove them from the vehicle if you can safely do so. Also, remove unbroken packages if it will decrease the fire hazard.

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 flammable materials.

You should not risk smoking in close proximity to any class of hazardous material. However, there are specific rules for the following classes: No smoking within 25 feet of classes 3 and 2.1 (flammable materials and gases). No smoking or holding a lighted smoking object such as a cigar or pipe within 25 feet of classes 1, 3, 4, or 4.2 (explosives, flammable liquids or solids, or spontaneously combustible materials).

Not quite. The answer is The shipper

The federal Hazardous Materials Regulations require shippers to provide adequate warning of the dangers associated with the hazardous materials. The regulations require shippers to put hazard warning labels on packages and provide proper shipping papers, emergency response information, and placards.

Not quite. The answer is To certify that it has prepared the shipment in accordance with regulations

The shipping paper must include the shipper's certification signed by the shipper. It states that the shipper prepared the shipment according to the relevant regulations.

Not quite. The answer is 25 feet of the vehicle.

You should not risk smoking in close proximity to any class of hazardous material. However, there are specific rules for the following classes: No smoking within 25 feet of classes 3 and 2.1 (flammable materials and gases). No smoking or holding a lighted smoking object such as a cigar or pipe within 25 feet of classes 1, 3, 4.1, 4.2, or 5 (explosives, oxidizers, flammable liquids or solids, or spontaneously combustible materials).

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Turn your engine off before loading or unloading any explosives. Then check the cargo space for the following: (1) There must be no sharp points that could damage the cargo. Look for bolts, screws, nails, broken side panels, and broken floorboards. (2) Disable any cargo heaters. (3) Make sure the floor lining is tight and made of either nonmetallic materials or non-ferrous metals.

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 The proper shipping name is appropriate for describing materials for domestic transportation, but may not be proper for international transportation.

Column 1 tells which shipping mode(s) the entry affects and other information concerning the shipping description. Six different symbols may appear in Column 1 of the table. (D) Means 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 3

A material’s hazard class reflects the risks associated with it. There are nine hazard classes. Class 3 hazardous materials include flammable liquids and combustible liquids. Acetone, gasoline, and methanol are examples.

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 All of the above

According to federal regulations, the shipper must provide emergency response information for the hazardous material being shipped. Emergency response information must include many things, including the technical name of the hazardous material and a description of it; emergency contacts to notify; methods for dealing with fires; methods for dealing with spills or leaks, if there is no fire; and first-aid procedures for treating exposures to the hazmat.

Not quite. The answer is 30 days.

If a hazardous material is released, resulting in death, hospitalization, over $50,000 in property damage, or other major problems, the driver or carrier must phone the National Response Center immediately. The carrier must also submit a written report to the National Response Center within 30 days of the incident.

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 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 this, 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 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 3,000 gallons of liquid methane

Under federal regulation 49 CFR 385.403, to transport certain amounts of certain types of hazardous materials, a carrier must obtain a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (HMSP) from FMCSA. The hazardous materials whose transport requires an HMSP are the following: (1) Any quantity of Class 7 radioactive materials (2) More than 55 pounds of Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives (3) Any amount of Division 1.5 explosives that requires placarding (4) More than 1 liter or 1.08 quarts of a material that is poisonous by inhalation and meets the criteria for hazard zone A (5) A material that is poisonous by inhalation, is in bulk packaging, and meets hazard zone B (6) At least 3,500 gallons of a material that is poisonous by inhalation and meets hazard zone C or D (7) Compressed or refrigerated liquid gas (such as methane or natural gas) in bulk packaging with a capacity of at least 3,500 gallons There must be a copy of the HMSP in the CMV that is transporting the materials. (Note: This topic is not usually found in the official state CDL handbook.)