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. Each question has three possible answer choices. Test questions come from the Kentucky 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 30

Passing Score 24

1. If transporting explosives:

You must have a written route plan.

You should take the shortest possible route.

You can always use tunnels.

If transporting Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, you must follow a written route plan. Whenever placarded, avoid heavily populated areas, crowds, tunnels, narrow streets, and alleys. Be sure to research any restrictions that may apply to the routes you plan to take.

2. Many products classed as poison are also:

Radioactive.

Flammable.

Gases.

Many hazardous materials classified as poisonous are also flammable.

3. An improperly placarded vehicle can only be moved:

To make room for other vehicles.

In an emergency.

If the vehicle will be traveling fewer than 10 miles.

A vehicle that has not been properly placarded may not be driven, except when necessary to protect life or property in an emergency.

4. To transport hazardous materials, what does a driver need?

A CDL only

A CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement

A CDL with a tank endorsement

A CDL with a cargo endorsement

You must have a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement to drive a vehicle of any size that is used for transporting hazardous materials.

5. If transporting chlorine, what must be in the vehicle?

A gas mask

Goggles

An axe

If transporting chlorine in cargo tanks, a driver must have an approved gas mask in their vehicle.

6. When you are behind the steering wheel, shipping papers should be:

Within reach.

In the sleeping compartment.

Hidden under the seat.

When transporting hazardous materials, shipping papers should be kept in a pouch in the driver's side door, or in another location where the driver is able to easily reach them while their seat belt is fastened. The papers must be easily visible to anyone who is entering the cab.

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