FREE Alaska HAZMAT Practice Test (2023)

1. A vehicle inspection should be done:

once every month.
the same way each time so you are less likely to forget something.
differently each time, so you are less likely to forget something.

2. When driving at night, if drivers of oncoming vehicles do not put their low beams on, you should:

look directly at the headlights.
look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking, until the vehicles pass.
flash your high beams to remind the other drivers to use their low beams.

3. When driving at night you should dim your lights when following another vehicle within:

4. When driving on long and/or steep downgrades, to select an appropriate safe speed you should consider:

the total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
the road conditions.
All of the above.

5. If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?

Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake, put on the parking brake if necessary.
Release the parking brake before you have applied enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
Press on the gas pedal, even if you have to roll back a little.

6. The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

is a guidebook for emergency personnel on how to protect themselves and the public from hazardous materials.
is indexed by the proper hazardous material shipping name and ID number.
All of the above.

7. The hazardous materials identification number must appear on the shipping paper, on the package and:

on cargo tanks and other bulk packaging.
on the back of the truck.
on the steering wheel.

8. An ABS system:

helps you avoid skids caused by over braking.
gives you more control over the vehicle during braking.
All of the above.

9. You are inspecting your vehicle during a trip. What should you do?

Use your senses to check for problems.
Check critical items such as tires, brakes, and lights.
All of the above.

10. When using a fire extinguisher, you should:

Keep as close to the fire as possible.
Aim at the flames.
Aim at the base of the fire.

CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST ALASKA