HAZMAT CDL PRACTICE TEST - CONNECTICUT
21.
If you are at the scene of an incident involving hazardous materials, you should:
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keep people far away and upwind.
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avoid warn others of the danger as this could caus a panic attack.
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write description of the scene on the shipping paper.
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All of the above.
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22.
If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
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change lanes after making sure there is enough room.
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use an escape ramp if it is available.
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leave the road immediately.
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go right if the shoulder is clear.
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23.
If you are being tailgated, you should do all of the following except:
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Increase your following distance
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Try to let the other vehicle pass
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Turn on your taillights
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Reduce your speed gradually
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24.
Which of the following is NOT true? The person watching the loading or unloading of a tank must:
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be alert.
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know the hazards of the materials involved.
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know the procedures to follow in an emergency.
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wear a HazMat suit.
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25.
Which of these statements about using your mirrors is FALSE?
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You should use your mirrors to spot overtaking vehicles.
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There are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
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When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you.
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None of the above.
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26.
If you have convex mirrors, be aware that:
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in a convex mirror objects appears larger than they really are.
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everything appears smaller in a convex mirror than it would if you were looking at it directly.
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objects may appear to be faster than they really are.
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objects seem closer than they really are.
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27.
________ must choose the safest route to transport placarded radioactive materials.
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The carrier
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The driver
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The shipper
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All of the above.
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28.
Which of the following statements is true?
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There is no way that short circuits due to damaged insulation can cause a vehicle fire.
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Under-inflated tires will NOT cause a vehicle fire.
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Poor cargo ventilation is a common cause of fire.
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Carrying a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher will help prevent fires.
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29.
The identification numbers assigned to chemicals can be found:
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in the DOT Emergency Response Guide.
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on the HazMat website.
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on the IFTA website.
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in the driver's manual.
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30.
To avoid a hazard:
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stopping is always 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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steering away from what is ahead may be the best thing to do.
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