CA CDL Hazmat Practice Test

11. You should flash your brake lights to warn drivers behind you when:
you see a bus stops in the roadway ahead to unload passengers.
you see a hazard that will require slowing down.
All of the above.
12. When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night, if the other driver does not put their low beams on, you should:
slow down and look straight ahead in your lane.
look slightly to the right to avoid looking directly at the lights of the oncoming vehicle.
"get back at the other driver" by putting your own high beams on.
13. Shippers must package the materials in order to:
make the transportation process as efficient as possible.
make it easy to identify them.
All of the above.
14. When driving trucks with trailers, drivers should:
push the brake pedal to the floor when braking.
make quick lane changes.
avoid making sudden movements with the steering wheel.
15. One way to prevent hydroplaning is to:
have less than 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
take curves at higher speeds.
make sure you have enough tread on your tires.
16. If a shipping paper describes both hazardous and non-hazardous products, the hazardous materials must be:
identified by an "H" placed before the shipping description.
written in a larger font.
entered first.
17. Before transporting sealed loads, you should check that:
the seal numbers match the placard numbers.
the load is properly secured.
the load can be inspected.
18. If one of your tires is leaking, you should:
drive at reduced speed and stop to check the tire every 15 miles.
report it to your carrier before your trip.
not drive except to the nearest safe place to fix it.
19. When the temperature drops:
bridges will freeze before the road will.
bridges usually freeze after other parts of the roadway.
bridges will not freeze.
20. When more cargo is piled up in a truck, the center of gravity moves:
to the left side of the truck.
closer to the ground.
higher up from the road.
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