CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST ARKANSAS

11. Placards identifying hazardous materials must be placed:
inside the trailer.
on the outside of the vehicle.
inside the cab.
All of the above.
12. When using a fire extinguisher, you should:
Aim at the flames.
Keep as close to the fire as possible.
Aim at the base of the fire.
All of the above.
13. When you discover a fire, if the trailer doors are hot you should not open them because:
opening the doors lets air in and may make the fire flare up.
you should use the fire extinguisher on the door.
the temperature of the trailer should not be changed in any way.
with air many fires do less damage.
14. Which of the following is NOT a reason for hydraulic brake failure?
Loss of hydraulic pressure
Stab braking
Brake fade on long hills
All of the above.
15. What shape are placards used for transporting hazardous materials?
Diamond
Rectangle
Circle
Triangle
16. For hazardous waste, shippers must keep a copy of shipping papers for _______  after the material is accepted by the initial carrier.
3 years
2 years
1 year
6 months
17. As you approach off ramps and on ramps, remember:
to maintain your highway speed.
that downgrades make it easier to reduce speed.
that the posted speed limit may not be safe for larger vehicles.
to always brake and turn at the same time.
18. If you have to drive off the road, you should:
brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
leave the road completely.
19. Shippers must warn drivers and others about the material's hazards:
by placing a red triangle with an orange center on the vehicle.
by placing the transmission in Neutral.
by putting hazard warning labels on packages.
by making a written report each day on the condition of the material.
20. If the drive wheels start to skid:
accelerate slightly to regain control.
use the brakes to slow down.
push in the clutch to let them turn freely.
All of the above.
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