CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST ILLINOIS

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Any driver, regardless of the vehicle Class, who wants to haul hazardous materials, must add an “H” endorsement to their CDL. In order to obtain the Hazmat endorsement drivers are required to pass a Transportation Security Administration background check and a knowledge test. The Illinois hazmat test consists of 30 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). The IL CDL hazmat test covers the information found in the Illinois CDL Manual. Study the chapter covering hazardous materials to learn how to recognize, handle, and transport Hazmat, then take this practice test to prepare for your exam!
1. Who is required to keep a record of hazardous materials training?
HazMat employers
The person receiving the training
The Environmental Protection Agency
The local transportation agency
2. The manifest for transporting hazardous wastes must be:
appear on both sides and ends of the vehicle.
uploaded to the cloud.
signed by hand.
attached to the appropriate placard.
3. If your placarded trailer has dual tires, you should check the tires:
once every 3 months.
at the start of each trip and every time you stop.
once every 100 miles.
once every three hours.
4. If your trucks has a high center of gravity, which of the following is true for curves?
Reduce your speed to a crawl.
You should slow down, as your truck can roll over at the posted speed limit for the curve.
You should travel at the posted speed limit.
None of the above.
5. The best advice for driving in fog is:
drive slowly in the left lane of traffic.
use high beams.
don't drive.
use low beams.
6. How many reflective triangles/emergency reflectors should you carry?
1
2
3
4
7. When going down grades, you should:
put the transmission in Neutral.
rely solely on engine braking to reduce your speed.
downshift to a lower gear.
shift up.
8. Drivers transporting Class A or B explosives must:
have the carrier’s insurance policy.
have a written route plan and follow that plan.
choose the safest route to transport.
All of the above.
9. Why should you check your mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you?
To flash the brake lights if you are being tailgated.
To better assess your own speed.
To know whether you can make a quick lane change in an emergency.
To move out of their way if they want to get past.
10. Hazardous materials are labelled with a __________ label.
triangle-shaped
diamond-shaped
rectangular
round
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

To obtain a class D driver's license in Illinois, teens must follow the three steps of the Graduated Driver License (GDL) system. Here are the age requirements:

  • For a learner's permit, you must be at least 15.
  • For an initial license, you must be between 16-17.
  • For a full license, you must be between 18-20.

For applicants between 18 and 20 years old, a six-hour adult driver education course is required before getting a driver’s license.

Visit the Illinois Secretary of State’s office website to book your written test. You can choose dates and times based on your preferences and the available options at various Illinois DMV locations. 

You must present the following documents:

  • Proof of written signature (credit cards, mortgage documents, passport, etc).
  • Proof of date of birth with your full name.
  • Proof of Social Security Number.
  • Proof of residency (e.g., bank statement, insurance policy, or utility bill). For a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, you have to bring two proofs.

Use this checklist to prepare for your visit and ensure you have all the necessary documents.

The DMV written test in Illinois is available in English. If you don't speak English well or experience any reading difficulties, you can request an oral examination in person at any Secretary of State driver’s license office.

The DMV written test is based on the Illinois Driver's Manual. Focus on road signs, safe driving practices and road rules. Take our free practice tests to prepare for the permit test, or sign up for DMV Premium to unlock more resources and prepare for your exam faster!

The Illinois DMV written test consists of 35 questions. Among them, 15 focus on traffic sign identification, and the remaining 20 are multiple-choice or true-false questions. These questions are based on the official manual, so it's important to study it well to maximize your chances of passing the exam.

Illinois imposes specific restrictions on new drivers according to their age.

Permit phase:
  • Driving is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Saturday-Thursday) and from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Friday-Saturday).
  • The maximum number of passengers is one in the front seat, and the number of passengers in the back seat is limited to the available safety belts.
  • Drivers and passengers must wear safety belts.
  • Using a cell phone, including a hands-free device, is prohibited (except for emergencies).

Initial licensing phase:
  • Driving is prohibited from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Saturday-Thursday) and from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Friday-Saturday).
  • Drivers and passengers must wear safety belts.
  • During the first 12 months or until the driver turns 18, only one passenger under the age of 20 is allowed (except for family members). After this period, only one person is allowed in the front seat, and the number of passengers in the back seat is limited to the available safety belts.
  • Using a cell phone, including a hands-free device, is prohibited (except for emergencies).

Full licensing phase:
  • Drivers under 18 cannot operate for-hire vehicles transporting property or require a commercial driver’s license, and until 21, they are not allowed to use any for-hire vehicles transporting people.
  • Using a cell phone, including a hands-free device, is forbidden for drivers under 19 (except for emergencies).
If you are under 18, the learner’s permit is valid for two years, with a requirement to hold it for a minimum of nine months before qualifying for a driver's license. For applicants over 18,  the permit is valid for one year. If it expires, a renewal fee is applicable. 


If you fail the DMV written test, you can take a second attempt on the same day. However, if you fail because you were caught cheating, you will have to wait 30 days before retaking it. Generally, you have three attempts to pass the permit test within one year after the application.

IL CDL Hazmat Test

Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
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