Washington CDL: Hazardous Materials Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is 50.

Some radiation can pass out of the package, possibly contaminating its immediate environment. The transport index of a package of radioactive material describes the highest level of radiation (in millirems per hour) that is expected at a distance of one meter (about 39.37 inches) from the surface of the package. A transport index that is no higher than 50 is believed to pose negligible risk.

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 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

Not quite. The answer is "Explosives" placards.

The Placard Tables (which you'll find in the Washington State Commercial Driver Guide) describe which materials must be placarded and what the placards must say. Explosives are in Placard Table 1, so your vehicle must have placards that say "Explosives" followed by the division number (1.1, 1.2, or 1.3).

Not quite. The answer is Within the United States and to and from Canada

A hazardous material identification number that starts with the letters "NA" is intended for shipment to, from, or through the United States or Canada (not Mexico). For shipment to, from, or through any other countries, the identification number must start with the letters "UN."

Not quite. The answer is MC-306 (DOT-406)

MC-306 (DOT-406) cargo tanks carry liquids under very low or no pressure (maximum allowable pressure of 3 psi for MC-306 and 4 psi for DOT-406). The cargo tank has an oval or elliptical cross section and is usually compartmented. These tanks are commonly used to carry gasoline, diesel fuel or fuel oil, and other flammable liquids.

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 bulk packaging permanently attached to your vehicle.

Cargo tanks are tanks that are permanently attached to a commercial vehicle. There are many different styles for transporting a variety of different materials.

Not quite. The answer is on the property of the shipper, carrier, or receiver.

Someone else can watch your vehicle only if you are on the shipper's, carrier's, or consignee's property, because those are the people who know the dangers and how to deal with them.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Non-bulk packaging has specific requirements to be used as a receptacle for solids, liquids, or gases. To qualify as non-bulk, it must satisfy the following: 450 L (119 gallons) or less for liquids, 400 kg (882 pounds) or less and 450 L (119 gallons) or less for solids, and 454 kg (1,000 pounds) or less for gases.

Not quite. The answer is have a written route plan and follow that route plan.

To transport explosives, you must usually follow a route plan prepared by the carrier. One exception is if you pick up the explosives at a location other than your employer's terminal. In that case, you should create and follow your own route plan.

Not quite. The answer is The carrier

The carrier is responsible for accepting the shipment from the shipper and transporting it to the receiver (though the driver does the actual transportation). Therefore, the carrier makes sure that the shipper has correctly packed and labeled the hazardous material, refuses shipments that are improperly packed, and reports accidents and incidents to the proper agency.

Not quite. The answer is both the hazard class placard and the POISON INHALATION HAZARD or POISON GAS placards.

If the words INHALATION HAZARD appear on the shipping paper or package, the rules require display of the POISON INHALATION HAZARD or POISON GAS placards, as appropriate. These placards must be used in addition to other placards, which may be required by the product's hazard class. Always display the hazard class placard and the POISON INHALATION HAZARD placard, even for small amounts.

Not quite. The answer is 3 inches

Placards must be displayed so they can be easily read from the directions that they face. They must be kept clean, undamaged, unobscured by tarpaulins or other objects, and positioned at least three inches from any other markings.

Not quite. The answer is Send someone for help with all the necessary information.

Cleaning up a spill, a huge contamination in particular, is very expensive. Therefore, if you notice a leak, stop as soon as you possibly can and get off the road. Stay with your vehicle because of liability and safety issues and send someone else for help. You will need to send a large amount of vital information, including your location, your direction of travel, the hazard class and ID numbers, your carrier's location, and the cargo's destination. Make sure you write it all down for the person seeking help.

Not quite. The answer is The name of a hazardous material used in scientific journals and texts, recognized as its chemical or microbiological name

The technical name is one used by scientists, which appears in journals, articles, and technical handbooks. It provides a standard terminology for dangerous substances, instead of slang terms that can vary (to dangerous effect) from region to region.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above are major differences.

The major differences between cargo tanks and portable tanks are about the permanence of cargo tanks. Since cargo tanks are permanently attached to commercial vehicles, they are filled while on the vehicles, and they do not need to display the owner's name separately. Portable tanks are loaded and unloaded while they are off the vehicle. Portable tanks are then put on a vehicle for transportation. They must display the owner or lessee's name.

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 At the start of each trip and every time you stop

If you have a placarded trailer with dual tires, you should check the tires at the start of each trip and each time that you stop for any reason, whether to rest or to refuel. Use a tire pressure gauge to get an accurate reading.

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.