CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST COLORADO
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If you are being tailgated, you should:
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flash your brake lights.
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speed up.
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increase your following distance.
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move to the left lane.
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12.
If the letter "G" appears in Column 1 of the Hazardous Materials Table, the description must also include:
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the hazard class or division.
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the source of the HazMat.
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the technical name of the HazMat.
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the shipper's name.
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13.
You should always be able to stop within:
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25 feet.
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100 feet.
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the distance you can see ahead.
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50 feet.
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When driving in extremely hot weather, if the air pressure in the tires is too high, you should:
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call your supervisor.
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stop and remain stopped until the tires cool off.
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let air out of the tires to decrease pressure.
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continue driving.
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15.
Placards are:
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used to warn others when the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeds 10,000 pounds.
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signs put on the inside of a vehicle that remind the driver of the type of cargo he or she is carrying.
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signs that warn others to stay at least 500 feet away from the vehicle.
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signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo.
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16.
To prevent getting sleepy while driving, you should:
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drive alone whenever possible.
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keep cool by opening the window.
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keep the cab warm.
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close the vent.
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17.
To avoid a hazard:
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stopping is always the best thing to do.
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steering away from what is ahead may be the best thing to do.
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driving on the shoulder of the road is always the best thing to do.
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changing lanes is always the best thing to do.
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18.
The identification numbers assigned to chemicals can be found:
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on the HazMat website.
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in the DOT Emergency Response Guide.
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on the IFTA website.
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in the driver's manual.
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19.
What factors can cause brakes to fade?
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Gravel and tar.
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Excessive heat and brakes out of adjustment.
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Dirt roads and in unpaved yards.
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Slippery surfaces and shaded areas.
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20.
As you approach off ramps and on ramps, remember:
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that downgrades make it easier to reduce speed.
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to always brake and turn at the same time.
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that the posted speed limit may not be safe for larger vehicles.
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to maintain your highway speed.
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