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 Louisiana Commercial Driver License Manual. Questions come from the chapters covering: Hazardous Materials, Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test and On-Road Driving. The Hazardous Materials endorsement can be used with Class A, B and C CDL.

Number of Question 30

Passing Score 24

1. A hazardous material's identification number should appear:

On the transporting vehicle's bumper.

On the material's packaging.

On a sticker near the material's shipping container.

A material's ID number must appear on its accompanying shipping paper as well as on its packaging. It also must appear on cargo tanks and other bulk packaging.

2. ____ is responsible for properly labeling hazardous materials.

The shipper

The loader

The driver

The shipper of hazardous materials is responsible for packaging, marking, and labeling the materials properly. It is a good idea for the driver to ensure the materials are properly labeled.

3. 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.

4. Many products classed as poison are also:

Radioactive.

Flammable.

Gases.

Many hazardous materials classified as poisonous are also flammable.

5. Hazardous materials shipping papers may not be kept:

In a pouch on the driver’s door.

In a pouch on the passenger’s side door.

Within reach of the driver while the seat belt is fastened.

Shipping papers must be quickly accessible in the event of an emergency. While driving, operators must keep the papers in a pouch on the driver’s door or in clear view and within immediate reach while their seat belt is fastened. Shipping papers may be kept on the driver’s seat when the driver is out of the vehicle.

6. If you are transporting hazardous materials and the cargo is on fire, you should:

Try to put it out with a fire extinguisher.

Contact emergency personnel and let them battle the fire.

Hope the fire goes out by itself.

Fighting a hazardous materials fire requires special training and protective gear. Unless you have the proper equipment and training, do not try to fight a hazardous materials fire yourself.

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