CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST COLORADO

21. You should always try to back toward the driver's side because:
you can watch the rear of your vehicle out the side window.
backing toward the left side is more dangerous.
you can more easily correct any steering errors.
None of the above.
22. If you discover a cargo leak, you should call for help and:
continue driving in order to find a truck stop.
try to identify the material by smell.
use shipping papers to identify the leaking material.
touch the leaking HazMat to identify the material.
23. Placards identifying hazardous materials must be placed:
on the outside of the vehicle.
inside the trailer.
inside the cab.
All of the above.
24. You are driving a modern truck with a manual transmission. When going down a hill you should usually:
downshift after your speed has already built up.
use a lower gear than would be required to go up the hill.
shift into neutral and coast.
use the same gear you would use to go up the hill.
25. When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be:
at the emergency power shut off for the pump.
within 15 feet of the pump with a fire extinguisher.
watching the fueling from a safe distance.
None of the above.
26. Which of the following may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle carrying explosives?
Reflective triangles
Fuses
Liquid burning flares
Fire signals
27. The posted speed limit:
may only be exceeded when driving in rural areas.
should never be exceeded.
is only a suggestion.
should only be exceeded when passing other vehicles.
28. Drivers of vehicles transporting HazMat should:
compare the shipping paper to the markings and labels.
ensure that all packages are labeled as flammable materials.
ensure that all relevant placards are carried in the passenger compartment.
All of the above.
29. Overloading can have negative effects on:
braking.
speed control.
steering.
All of the above.
30. _________ helps coordinate emergency response to chemical hazards.
The National Chemical Network
The Federal Transportation Organization
The National Prevention Network
The National Response Center
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