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. A material’s hazard class reflects:

The risks associated with the material.

How quickly the material must reach its destination.

How much the material weighs.

A hazardous material will be placed into one of nine classes to explain the type of risks associated with the material.

2. When loading containers of hazardous materials, you should not use:

Dollies.

Hooks.

Straps.

Always protect containers of hazardous materials. When loading hazardous materials, never use equipment that could damage containers or packaging, such as hooks.

3. In general, before loading or unloading any flammable liquids, an engine should be:

Turned off.

Revved up.

Turned on.

Before loading or unloading a tank with flammable liquids, you should turn off the engine, unless running the engine is necessary to operate a pump. Ground the tank before opening the filling hole and maintain the ground until after closing the filling hole.

4. A clue that your shipment contains hazardous materials is that:

The shipper is in the business of firework or munition dealing.

The last shipment you picked up was labeled as hazardous.

The packaging looks damaged.

One clue that a shipment may contain hazardous materials is that the shipper is in a line of business that involves such materials. Examples include paint dealers; chemical suppliers; scientific supply houses; pest control businesses; agricultural supply firms; and dealers in explosives, munitions, or fireworks.

5. Shippers package in order to ____ hazardous materials.

Contain

Release

Insulate

Shippers package hazardous materials in a way that is meant to completely contain the materials. Vehicles should be placarded to communicate the risk of the cargo.

6. If the words "Inhalation Hazard" appear on shipping papers:

An inhalation hazard placard must be used, but only if more than 100 pounds of the material are being transported.

An inhalation hazard placard must be used when any amount of the material is being transported.

Air masks must be provided to anyone handling the cargo.

If the words "Inhalation Hazard" are on a package or its shipping paper, you must display the proper inhalation hazard placards, as well as any other necessary placards. This applies regardless of the amount of materials being carried.

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