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 four possible answer choices. Test questions come from the New Jersey Commercial Driver Guide. 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 person supervising the loading of a tank:

Should be certified in CPR.

Must be a licensed firefighter.

Does not need to know the materials being loaded.

Must be within 25 feet of the tank.

The loading of a tank with hazardous materials must always be watched by a qualified person. This person must be alert; have a clear view of the tank; stay within 25 feet of the tank; know the hazards associated with the materials; know what to do in an emergency; and be able and authorized to move the tank if necessary.

2. Many products classed as poison are also:

Radioactive.

Flammable.

Heavy.

Sweet-tasting.

Many products classed as poison are also flammable. Take the appropriate precautions if you think your cargo may be flammable.

3. 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.

4. A person should not smoke within ____ of a vehicle placarded for Class 3 or Division 2.1 materials.

Five feet

25 feet

100 feet

1,000 feet

Do not smoke within 25 feet of a placarded cargo tank used to transport Class 3 or Division 2.1 hazardous materials.

5. How many hazardous materials classes are there?

Four

Six

Nine

Two

There are nine different classes of hazardous materials. A class reflects the risks associated with a type of material.

6. An improperly placarded vehicle:

Can never be moved.

Can only be moved in an emergency.

Can be driven short distances.

Can be driven if it does not contain radioactive materials.

A vehicle carrying hazardous materials must be appropriately placarded to be driven. An improperly placarded vehicle may only be driven if necessary to protect life or property in an emergency.

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