AR CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST

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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 Arkansas hazmat test consists of 30 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). The AR CDL hazmat test covers the information found in the Arkansas 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. In the Hazardous Material Table, what is in Column 3?
The HazMat shipping name
The special provisions of the material
The hazard class or division
The HazMat description
2. When driving at night, to avoid glare from oncoming vehicles you should:
look directly at lights of oncoming vehicles.
look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking.
put your own high beams on when other drivers do not put their low beams on.
wear sunglasses.
3. What should you do if you doubt you have safe space to pass under a low bridge?
Assume that the height posted at the bridges is correct.
Go slowly, and take another route if you are not sure you can make it.
Increase the weight of your vehicle to clearing under the bridge.
If no warnings are posted, assume there is enough clearance under the bridge and proceed slowly.
4. Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. When you press the brake pedal while driving and the pedal goes to the floor, remember that:
shifting into neutral may help slow the vehicle.
the parking brake should never used to slow the vehicle.
pumping the brake pedal may generate enough hydraulic pressure to stop the vehicle.
All of the above.
5. Shipping papers should be:
easily seen from the direction they face.
placed on all sides of the vehicle.
easily seen by someone entering the cab.
placed in the passenger compartment.
6. When you take a break in the middle of your trip, you should check:
missing exhaust pipes.
gauges for signs of trouble.
heater, defroster and windshield wiper blades.
tires, brakes, lights and cargo securement devices.
7. To avoid a hazard:
stopping is always the best thing to do.
changing lanes is always the best thing to do.
steering away from what is ahead may be the best thing to do.
driving on the shoulder of the road is always the best thing to do.
8. If the hazardous materials are not properly prepared, a carrier should:
accept the shipment.
add a note to the shipping paper.
refuse the shipment.
write a report.
9. ABS:
helps you avoid wheel lock up.
makes it easier to turn.
allows the wheels to lock up.
makes it easier to break.
10. At a rest stop you discover your hazardous materials shipments is leaking from the vehicle. There is no phone around. You should:
send someone for help with all the necessary information.
drive slowly and cautiously until you reach a phone booth.
leave your truck parked with emergency lights and go look for help.
None of the above.
 
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Hazmat CDL Test (AR)

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