DOT HAZMAT 49CFR EXAM

One of these shipping paper descriptions for a hazardous material is in the right order. Which one is it? - ANSWER-a. Hydrogen bromide, non flammable gas, UN 1048 b. Corrosive material, hydrochloric acid. UN 1798 c. UN 1787, corrosive material, hydriotic acid d. Hexane, UN 1208, flammable liquid A A placard is required for a combustible liquid at? - ANSWER-a. 110 gallons b. 100 gallons c. More than 110 gallons d. Any amount A When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should: - ANSWER-a. Prevent smoking and keep open flames away. b. Keep people away and warn them of the danger c. Both a and b above d. None of the above C To find out if a shipment includes a hazardous material, you should: - ANSWER-a. Open and inspect every package and container. b. Look at the shipping papers. c. Check for a fence around the loading dock. d. Ask the Driver B Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives? - ANSWER-a. Flares or Fuses b. Reflective Triangles c. Signal Fires d. All of the Above B Column 1 (symbols) the "D" sign means: - ANSWER-a. Devices b. Detonators c. Domestic Transportation d. Domestic Restrictions D A hazard class name or ID number may not be used to describe a: - ANSWER-a. Reportable quantity of a hazardous substance b. Hazardous waste c. Non-Hazardous material d. Chlorine C When hauling hazardous materials, you must stop your vehicle and check any dual tires at least once every ___. Whichever is less? - ANSWER-a. 1 hour or 50 miles b. 2 hours or 100 miles c. 3 hours or 150 miles d. None of the above B If there is an "RQ" before or after the item description on the shipping paper, it means the: - ANSWER-a. Material is in a package containing no other materials b. Material has an insurance value of over $1,000. c. The shipper must report any spills of this material d. Carrier must report any spill of this material. C Carriers must give each driver who transports class A or B explosives: - ANSWER-a. A bottle of pep pills b. A copy of FMCSR Part 397 c. An extra fire bottle d. The consignee's phone number B There are three lists that drivers, shippers and carriers use to find out if a material is regulated as hazardous. Which one of there choices is not one of those three lists? - ANSWER-a. List of hazardous substances and reportable quantities b. Poison inhalation list c. EPA dangerous materials list d. Hazardous materials table C Drivers of placarded vehicles transporting hazardous materials must stop ____ to ____ feet from the nearest rail of a railroad. - ANSWER-a. 15 to 20 Feet b. 10 to 50 feet c. 5 to 10 feet d. 15 to 50 yards A How many identical placards is a vehicle hauling hazardous materials required to display and where? - ANSWER-a. One (1), on the rear of the vehicle only. b. Two (2), one on the front and one on the back. c. Four (4), two on the front and two on the back. d. Four (4), one on the front, one on the back, and one on each side of the vehicle. D How many different type placards are there showing dot specifications? - ANSWER-a. 31 b. 15 c. 15 d. 13 A At what time is it required for the driver to have an approved gas mask on hand? - ANSWER-a. Any vehicle carrying an inhalation hazard cargo b. Any vehicle carrying chlorine c. Any vehicle carrying toxic materials d. All of the above D What is the shape and size of a placard? - ANSWER-a. 10 3/4 inch oval b. 10 1/2 inch diamond c. 10 1/2 inch oval d. 10 3/4 inch square or diamond D It is recommended that when hauling a load of explosives a or b to use the fuses instead of the warning triangles if in an emergency or breakdown situation. - ANSWER-a. True b. False B Whenever your vehicle is placarded, do not drive near open fires unless you: - ANSWER-a. Can safely pass the fire without stopping b. Have LTL of a nonflammable material c. Are equipped with fire sprinklers. d. Unless you can stay 100-200 feet away from the fire A If you are in an accident involving hazardous materials, you should: - ANSWER-a. Don't tell anything about your load. b. Keep all people far away and upwind of the accident. c. Prevent a panic by acting like nothing is wrong. d. Tell only the emergency response team about the hazard. B The hazardous waste manifest should be: - ANSWER-a. Stored in the glove compartment b. Kept with the driver at all times c. The same as all other paper work d. Tabbed differently and kept on top of all other paperwork D If a materials class is the word "forbidden", what kinds of materials are you still allowed to haul? - ANSWER-a. Any other hazardous material b. You can't haul a forbidden cargo c. Nothing d. Both b and c D The driver must also carry on his person at all times a dated certificate signed by the employer. This certificate must also be updated every - ANSWER-a. 4 years b. 3 years c. 2 years d. 1 years C What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle? - ANSWER-a. U.L. rating of 15 ABC b. U.L. rating of 5 B/C or above c. U.L. rating of 10 B/C or above d. Any of the above are acceptable C Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier? - ANSWER-a. Your spouse b. The shipper c. The carrier d. The driver D Cylinders containing compressed gases may only be loaded onto a vehicle without a flat floor or platform if the cylinders are: - ANSWER-a. In boxes that will keep them from turning over b. Loaded into racks attached to the vehicle c. Loaded in an upright or horizontal position d. All on the above D If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle: - ANSWER-a. Any more than safety required b. In an upwind direction c. Any more that 450 feet d. Any more than 500 feet A Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with? - ANSWER-a. Flammable liquids b. Explosives c. Flammable gases d. Poisons D The transport index of a radioactive material: - ANSWER-a. Is another way of writing the weight of the package. b. Is something that only the shipper needs to worry about. c. Tells the degree of control needed during transportation. d. None of the above. C Class A explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle includes: - ANSWER-a. A placarded cargo tank. b. Two or more trailers. c. A 200 inch wheelbase trailer. d. None of the above. A Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting class A or B explosives? - ANSWER-a. The carrier's insurance policy b. The written route plan c. Both of the above d. None of the above B Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank? - ANSWER-a. A bulk container not permanently attached to a vehicle. b. A bulk container permanently attached to a vehicle. c. Both choices a & b d. None of the above B What placard must be used with an inhalation hazard load? - ANSWER-a. Flammable b. Dangerous c. Poison d. All of the above C A safe haven is one place you can leave a vehicle unattended that is hauling explosives. What is the best description of a safe haven? - ANSWER-a. Any property that has been government approved for this use. b. Any property that is totally fenced in by an 8 foot high fence and has a guard on duty all day long. c. Any property that is totally fenced in by an 8 foot high fence. d. All of the above A Which of the following is one of the three keys to identify which placard to use? - ANSWER-a. Materials hazard class b. Amount being shipped c. Both a and b d. Whether the cargo is a liquid or solid. C When is it necessary to ground the trailer? - ANSWER-a. Only when filling a trailer with explosives. b. When filling or unloading any flammable liquid tank. Ground must be maintained until filling hole is properly closed. c. Only when unloading a cargo tank filled with any flammable liquid. d. None of the above. B You may not park a vehicle carrying hazardous materials within ____ feet of an open fire. - ANSWER-a. 300 b. 200 c. 150 d. 100 A With most hazardous materials, you may park within 5 feet of the road briefly. If your work requires it. The materials that are the exception and do not allow parking this close to the road are. - ANSWER-a. Acids and poisons b. Explosives A and B c. Liquids d. Corrosives and oxidizers B You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver license. When can you legally haul hazardous materials? - ANSWER-a. Never b. Only when the shipment does not cross state lines c. Only when the load is placarded d. All of the above A The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the id number, and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first on the shipping paper? - ANSWER-a. The box number b. The identification number c. The hazard class d. The proper shipping name D When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be: - ANSWER-a. Within 10 feet of the pump with a fire extinguisher. b. At the emergency power shut off for the pump. c. At the nozzle, controlling the fuel flow. d. Be at the rear most corner on the vehicle.