HAZMAT CDL PRACTICE TEST - ALASKA

11. You had to drive onto the right shoulder to avoid a crash. You are now driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement?
Brake hard to slow the vehicle, then steer sharply onto the pavement.
Keep moving at the present speed and steer very gently back onto the pavement.
If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop, then move back onto the pavement when it is safe.
12. If you get stuck on railroad tracks, you should:
stay in the vehicle and call for help.
have a helper push your vehicle.
get out of the vehicle and away from the tracks.
13. In the Hazardous Material Table, what is in Column 3?
The HazMat description
The hazard class or division
The special provisions of the material
14. When you use your mirrors while driving on the road, you should:
avoid checking them regularly.
only use the driver's side mirror.
check them quickly.
15. You are transporting hazarous materials. During your en-route inspection, you find an overheated tire. What should you do?
wait at least 30 minutes before continuing your trip.
Safely remove the tire and place it at a safe distance from your vehicle.
use water to cool the tire, then check it every 50 miles.
16. When driving on slippery surfaces, a lack of spray from other vehicles indicates that:
the pavement is dry.
ice has formed on the road.
there is no ice on the road surface.
17. When driving at night you should:
use your high beams when it is safe and legal to do so.
always use low beams.
All of the above.
18. If the hazardous materials are not properly prepared, a carrier should:
write a report.
refuse the shipment.
add a note to the shipping paper.
19. Which of the following statements is true?
Carrying a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher will help prevent fires.
There is no way that short circuits due to damaged insulation can cause a vehicle fire.
Poor cargo ventilation is a common cause of fire.
20. How often should you check the tires if your placarded trailer has dual tires?
Once a month.
Once a year.
At the beginning of each trip and each time the vehicle is parked.
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