CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST IDAHO

11. When driving trucks with trailers, drivers should:
avoid making sudden movements with the steering wheel.
make quick lane changes.
push the brake pedal to the floor when braking.
12. If you are being tailgated, you should:
speed up.
try to let the other vehicle pass.
drive on the shoulder.
13. Placards are:
signs put on the inside of a vehicle that remind the driver of the type of cargo he or she is carrying.
used to warn others when the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeds 10,000 pounds.
signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo.
14. If the ABS is not working:
the truck will have no brakes.
you should immediately reduce your speed.
the truck will still have normal brakes.
15. A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ identical placards.
2
4
3
16. If a package of explosives shows dampness, you should:
take the appropriate security measures and transport the package.
ask the shipper if you should transport the package.
decline transporting the package.
17. Which of the following could cause poisonous carbon monoxide to enter the cab?
Exhaust system leaks
Lack of engine coolant
Lack of engine oil
18. When it comes to hazardous materials, the technical name is:
the generic shipping name of that material.
a specific chemical that makes the product hazardous.
a medical term used by emergency personnel, currently used in scientific and technical texts, handbooks, journals.
19. When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night, if the other driver does not put their low beams on, you should:
"get back at the other driver" by putting your own high beams on.
look slightly to the right to avoid looking directly at the lights of the oncoming vehicle.
slow down and look straight ahead in your lane.
20. Before transporting sealed loads, you should check that:
the seal numbers match the placard numbers.
the load can be inspected.
the load is properly secured.
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