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Any driver, regardless of the vehicle Class, who wants to haul hazardous materials, must add an “H” endorsement to their CDL. In order to obtain the Hazmat endorsement drivers are required to pass a Transportation Security Administration background check and a knowledge test. The Idaho hazmat test consists of 30 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). The ID CDL hazmat test covers the information found in the Idaho CDL Manual. Study the chapter covering hazardous materials to learn how to recognize, handle, and transport Hazmat, then take this practice test to prepare for your exam!
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You should always try to back toward the driver's side because:
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you can watch the rear of your vehicle out the side window.
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backing toward the left side is more dangerous.
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None of the above.
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2.
The total transport index of all packages in a single vehicle must not exceed:
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50
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100
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25
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If you have convex mirrors, be aware that:
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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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in a convex mirror objects appears larger than they really are.
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objects seem closer than they really are.
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4.
After starting the engine, the ABS light stays on. This means:
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the ABS is not working properly.
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the ABS is working properly.
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the ABS is in Neutral.
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All drivers involved in transporting hazardous materials must:
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know the security risks of hazardous materials transportation.
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refuse leaking packages.
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All of the above.
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Shippers must warn drivers and others about the material's hazards:
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by placing a red triangle with an orange center on the vehicle.
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by making a written report each day on the condition of the material.
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by putting hazard warning labels on packages.
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The two main places on which the hazardous materials identification number must appear are:
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the license plate and the package.
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the shipping paper and the driver's ID.
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the shipping paper and the package
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8.
Which of the following statements about portable tanks is TRUE?
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They are not permanently attached to a vehicle
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They must show the lessee or owner's name
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All of the above.
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9.
Some packages of ________ bear a "transport index", which tells the degree of control needed during transportation.
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explosives
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corrosive liquids
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radioactive materials
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10.
The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):
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is indexed by the proper hazardous material shipping name and ID number.
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is a guidebook for emergency personnel on how to protect themselves and the public from hazardous materials.
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All of the above.
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