FREE HAZMAT Practice Test (2024) - CT CDL Practice Test

1. Retarders:

help prevent accidents by applying extra braking power to the non-drive wheels.
apply their braking power whenever you push on the accelerator.
help slow a vehicle and reduce brake wear.
All of the above.

2. The best advice for driving in fog is:

use low beams.
use high beams.
drive slowly in the left lane of traffic.
don't drive.

3. If you discover a cargo leak, you should call for help and:

try to identify the material by smell.
use shipping papers to identify the leaking material.
continue driving in order to find a truck stop.
touch the leaking HazMat to identify the material.

4. If you notice a cargo leak, you should identify the hazardous material leaking:

5. With low beams, drivers can see ahead about:

6. If hazardous materials are spilling from your vehicle, do not move it:

any more than safety requires.
any more than 500 feet.
unless you are instructed to do so by a law enforcement officer.
any more than 400 feet.

7. Escape ramps:

are designed to stop runaway vehicles safely.
should not be used unless you have already tried all other possible ways to save your vehicle after brake failure.
cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.
All of the above.

8. If your placarded trailer has dual tires, you should check the tires:

once every three hours.
once every 100 miles.
at the start of each trip and every time you stop.
once every 3 months.

9. Who is required to keep a record of hazardous materials training?

The Environmental Protection Agency
The person receiving the training
The local transportation agency
HazMat employers

10. When you take a break in the middle of your trip, you should check:

heater, defroster and windshield wiper blades.
tires, brakes, lights and cargo securement devices.
gauges for signs of trouble.
missing exhaust pipes.

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