Instructions

HazMat

This endorsement is required to haul hazardous materials as defined in Title 49, CFR, §383.5. To receive this endorsement, drivers must also pass a Transportation Security Administration background check. To receive this endorsement, applicants must pass a test. The test consists of 30 multiple choice questions. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 24 questions correctly. Test questions come from the New Florida CDL Handbook. Questions come from the chapter covering: Hazardous Materials. The Hazardous Materials endorsement can be used with Class A, B and C CDL.

Number of Question 30

Passing Score 24

1. Shipping papers identifying hazardous materials should be:

At the bottom of a stack of shipping papers.

On the top of a stack of shipping papers.

In a location separate from non-hazardous materials.

Stored under the passenger’s seat.

Carriers and drivers must be able to quickly identify hazardous materials' shipping papers. Shipping papers for hazardous materials should be on the top of a stack of shipping papers.

2. Flammable gases are categorized as ____ hazards.

Class 1

Class 2

Class 4

Class 7

Flammable gases are assigned to hazardous materials Class 2.

3. What does "RQ" stand for?

Relative query

Reportable quantity

Release query

Response quarantine

When marking hazardous materials in an "HM" column on a shipping paper, the letters "RQ" may be used instead of an "X" if a reportable quantity of the material must be identified.

4. When a driver is not in their vehicle, hazardous materials' shipping papers should be:

Kept on the driver's person.

Kept on the driver’s seat.

Kept under the passenger’s seat.

Placed on the dashboard.

Shipping papers for hazardous materials should always be easily accessible. When a driver is not in their vehicle, hazardous materials' shipping papers should be left on the driver's seat.

5. When refueling a vehicle that contains hazardous materials:

The engine should be left on.

The engine should be turned off.

The gas nozzle may be left unattended.

No other vehicles should be at the refueling station.

If you need to refuel a vehicle carrying hazardous materials, you must first turn off the engine. While refueling, someone must be at the nozzle and controlling the fuel flow at all times.

6. An improperly placarded vehicle can only be moved:

To make room for other vehicles.

During an emergency.

If the vehicle will be traveling a distance shorter than 10 miles.

To wash the vehicle.

A vehicle must be properly placarded before it can be driven. A vehicle that does not display the proper placards may not be moved unless doing so is necessary to protect life or property in an emergency.

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