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 North Dakota Commercial Driver Guide. 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. If asked to sight-side back your vehicle into an alley, you should first:

Pull directly into the alley parking space.

Turn your vehicle to the right to position yourself directly in front of the alley.

Pull past the alley and stop perpendicular to the outer boundary.

Pull past the alley and stop parallel to the outer boundary.

If you are asked to alley dock, you should first pull past the alley and stop your vehicle in a position that is parallel to the outer boundary. From there, you should back your vehicle entirely into the alley parking area. Your vehicle should be parked in a straight position within the boundaries of the parking space.

2. A person who is watching the loading or unloading of a tank must do all of the following, except:

Remain alert.

Remain within 25 feet of the tank.

Wear a chemical suit.

Know the hazards of the materials involved.

The person in charge of loading or unloading a hazardous materials cargo tank must ensure that a qualified person is always supervising the process. The supervisor must be alert; have a clear view of the tank; be within 25 feet of the tank; know the hazards of the involved materials; know the procedures to follow in the case of an emergency; and be authorized to and capable of moving the tank.

3. When driving on the expressway during the skills test, you should:

Switch lanes frequently.

Use your mirrors to check traffic as needed.

Drive on the left side of the lane.

Drive above the posted speed limit.

During the on-road driving skills test, you may be asked to drive on an expressway. Make sure you maintain proper lane positioning, vehicle spacing, and vehicle speed. Continue to thoroughly check traffic in all directions while on the expressway.

4. When approaching a curve during the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:

Check traffic thoroughly in all directions.

Reduce your speed before entering the curve.

Keep your vehicle in its lane.

Steadily use the brakes throughout the curve.

When approaching a curve during the on-road driving test, you should thoroughly check traffic in all directions. Before entering the curve, reduce your speed sufficiently so that further braking or shifting is not required. Keep your vehicle in its lane and continue checking traffic in all directions.

5. During a vehicle inspection, ensure that the landing gear is:

Retracted.

Fully raised.

More worn on the passenger's side than on the driver's side.

Well lit.

When inspecting a trailer during a vehicle inspection test, ensure that its landing gear has no missing parts and that it is fully raised. The crank handle should be secure and the support frame should not be damaged.

6. When transporting Division 1.1 materials, the floor liner should be:

Made from metallic materials.

Made from an iron alloy.

Made from non-ferrous materials.

Loose.

Use a floor lining when transporting Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 materials. The floors should be tight and the liner must be made from either non-metallic material or non-ferrous metal. Non-ferrous metals are metals that do not contain iron or iron alloys.

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