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.. Read More

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 written test. The test consists of 30 multiple choice questions. To pass, the applicant must answer at least 24 questions correctly. Test questions come from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s 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
Passing Score

1. A person working on a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of a road:

Explanation
Be cautious when driving near people who are working on disabled vehicles. The task will likely consume their attention, so they may not be aware of traffic or other hazards on the road.

2. During a trip, which shut-off valves should be open?

Explanation
When starting a trip, be sure that all shut-off valves are in the open position, except for the last valves on the rear trailer. It is important that air reaches the brakes on all trailers and that the air is not able to escape from the back of the vehicle.

3. When coupling a trailer:

Explanation
When coupling, make sure you couple matching glad hands. They are often color-coded to help drivers avoid mistakes. Typically, blue is used for service lines and red is used for emergency lines.

4. A pre-trip vehicle inspection:

Explanation
Drivers are required by state and federal law to inspect their vehicles before beginning to drive.

5. Hazardous materials may be transported:

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

6. HazMat endorsement holders must be fingerprinted:

Explanation
When applying for or renewing a HazMat endorsement, you must undergo a Federal Security Threat Assessment, which includes being fingerprinted.
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