Hazmat Practice Exam Questions With
Correct Detailed Answers
The name and EPA registration numbers of the shippers, carriers,and destination must
appear on - ANSWER- Hazardous Waste Manifest
What is a placard? - ANSWER- Diamond shaped warning signs placed on vehicles
When carrying class 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, you must - ANSWER- have a written
route plan
The hazardous materials regulations are intended to do what? - ANSWER- To contain
material, communicate the risk, and assure safe drivers and equipment
When transporting hazardous materials, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of
the driver? - ANSWER- Driver prepares the shipping papers and supplies the placards
Which of the following indicates the order in which information must be shown in the
description area of a shipping paper? - ANSWER- Proper shipping name, hazard class,
ID number, packing group
Diamond shaped warning labels must be placed on hazardous materials packages. If
the package cannot accommodate a label - ANSWER- The label must be put on a tag
that is securely attached to the package
Where should placards be displayed if you are required to use them? - ANSWER- On
both ends and both sides of the vehicle
If a W appears in column 1 of the Hazardous Materials Table, What does it indicate
about the hazardous material? - ANSWER- Only applies when the material is being
transported by water
How is the Hazardous Materials Table ordered? - ANSWER- Alphabetical order by
proper shipping name
What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 lbs of Division 2.3 gas and
1,0001 lbs of flammable gas - ANSWER- None, you cannot load these materials
together
For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required to be stainless steel?
- ANSWER- No
, A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded
in a single vehicle is - ANSWER- class 7 radioactive materials
The Emergency Response Guide, ERG, can best be explained as - ANSWER- A guide
for firefighters, police, and industry workers on how to protect themselves and the public
from hazardous materials AND a guidebook for truck drivers, dock workers, and
shippers to protect themselves
Which of the following is a reason that shippers package materials - ANSWER- contain
It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes - ANSWER-
explosives, flammable gas, oxidizers, flammable solids. flammable liquids
There must be a hazardous materials identification number of on the _______ and on
the _____ - ANSWER- shipping papers; package
When is it acceptable for non-hazardous materials to be described by hazard class
words or identification numbers - ANSWER- never
How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires? -
ANSWER- Every 2 hours or 100 miles
With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the traveled part of the roadway can
you park - ANSWER- minimum of 5 feet
Where can you find a shipper's certification? - ANSWER- On the original shipping paper
A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that - ANSWER- portable tanks are bulk
containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle
Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 lbs of Division 4.3
Dangerous when wet material? - ANSWER- Yes
Cargo tanks ___ - ANSWER- are bulk packaging permanently attached to a vehicle
Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are__ - ANSWER- poison
gas 2.3, dangerous when wet 4.3, explosives 1.3, explosives 1.2, explosives 1.1
You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials___ - ANSWER- in a
pouch on the driver's door or in a clear view within immediate reach while the seat belt
is fastened while driving on the driver's seat when out of the vehicle
Drivers placard their vehicle to ___ the risk - ANSWER- communicate
With Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B, how close can you park to a bridge, tunnel,
or building? - ANSWER- 300 feet
Correct Detailed Answers
The name and EPA registration numbers of the shippers, carriers,and destination must
appear on - ANSWER- Hazardous Waste Manifest
What is a placard? - ANSWER- Diamond shaped warning signs placed on vehicles
When carrying class 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, you must - ANSWER- have a written
route plan
The hazardous materials regulations are intended to do what? - ANSWER- To contain
material, communicate the risk, and assure safe drivers and equipment
When transporting hazardous materials, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of
the driver? - ANSWER- Driver prepares the shipping papers and supplies the placards
Which of the following indicates the order in which information must be shown in the
description area of a shipping paper? - ANSWER- Proper shipping name, hazard class,
ID number, packing group
Diamond shaped warning labels must be placed on hazardous materials packages. If
the package cannot accommodate a label - ANSWER- The label must be put on a tag
that is securely attached to the package
Where should placards be displayed if you are required to use them? - ANSWER- On
both ends and both sides of the vehicle
If a W appears in column 1 of the Hazardous Materials Table, What does it indicate
about the hazardous material? - ANSWER- Only applies when the material is being
transported by water
How is the Hazardous Materials Table ordered? - ANSWER- Alphabetical order by
proper shipping name
What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 lbs of Division 2.3 gas and
1,0001 lbs of flammable gas - ANSWER- None, you cannot load these materials
together
For Division 1.1 or 1.2 Explosives A, should the floor liner required to be stainless steel?
- ANSWER- No
, A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded
in a single vehicle is - ANSWER- class 7 radioactive materials
The Emergency Response Guide, ERG, can best be explained as - ANSWER- A guide
for firefighters, police, and industry workers on how to protect themselves and the public
from hazardous materials AND a guidebook for truck drivers, dock workers, and
shippers to protect themselves
Which of the following is a reason that shippers package materials - ANSWER- contain
It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes - ANSWER-
explosives, flammable gas, oxidizers, flammable solids. flammable liquids
There must be a hazardous materials identification number of on the _______ and on
the _____ - ANSWER- shipping papers; package
When is it acceptable for non-hazardous materials to be described by hazard class
words or identification numbers - ANSWER- never
How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires? -
ANSWER- Every 2 hours or 100 miles
With Division 1.2 or 1.3 Explosive B, how close to the traveled part of the roadway can
you park - ANSWER- minimum of 5 feet
Where can you find a shipper's certification? - ANSWER- On the original shipping paper
A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that - ANSWER- portable tanks are bulk
containers, which are not permanently attached to a vehicle
Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 lbs of Division 4.3
Dangerous when wet material? - ANSWER- Yes
Cargo tanks ___ - ANSWER- are bulk packaging permanently attached to a vehicle
Five hazard classes that require placarding in any amount are__ - ANSWER- poison
gas 2.3, dangerous when wet 4.3, explosives 1.3, explosives 1.2, explosives 1.1
You must keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials___ - ANSWER- in a
pouch on the driver's door or in a clear view within immediate reach while the seat belt
is fastened while driving on the driver's seat when out of the vehicle
Drivers placard their vehicle to ___ the risk - ANSWER- communicate
With Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Class A or B, how close can you park to a bridge, tunnel,
or building? - ANSWER- 300 feet
