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. Each question has four possible answer choices. Test questions come from the Indiana Commercial Driver License Manual. 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
Passing Score
1. If loading corrosive materials, you should not:
Explanation
Containers of corrosive materials should be kept in their correct upright positions. They should not be dropped or rolled.
2. Emergency response information provided by the shipper must include:
Explanation
At a minimum, emergency response information must include the basic descriptions and technical names of the materials being transported; immediate hazards to health; risks of fire or explosion; immediate precautions to be taken in the event of an accident or incident; immediate methods for handling fires; initial methods for handling spills or leaks in the absence of fires; and preliminary first aid measures.
3. A driver needs a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement to transport hazardous materials in:
Explanation
You must have a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement to operate a vehicle of any size to transport hazardous materials.
4. Which of the following is not an acceptable location to keep hazardous materials' shipping papers?
Explanation
When the vehicle is being driven, hazardous materials' shipping papers must be kept in a pouch on the driver's door or somewhere else that is in clear view and within the driver's reach. If the driver is outside of the vehicle, the shipping papers should be kept on the driver's seat.
5. If a leak is suspected in a cargo of radioactive material:
Explanation
If you are transporting radioactive material and believe there is a leak or broken package in your cargo, you should tell your dispatcher or supervisor as quickly as possible. Do not touch or inhale the material. Do not use the vehicle until it has been cleaned or checked with a survey meter.
6. Who is responsible for identifying the hazard class of a hazardous material?
Explanation