CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST INDIANA

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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 Indiana hazmat test consists of 30 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). The IN CDL hazmat test covers the information found in the Indiana 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!
1. When using a fire extinguisher, you should:
Keep as close to the fire as possible.
Aim at the flames.
Aim at the base of the fire.
All of the above.
2. When you leave your vehicle you should:
apply the service brake.
release the parking brake.
leave the key in the ignition.
None of the above.
3. When going down a steep downgrade, you should primarily brake using:
the braking effect of the engine.
the emergency brake.
the parking brake.
the service brakes.
4. When driving in extremely hot weather, if the air pressure in the tires is too high, you should:
stop and remain stopped until the tires cool off.
let air out of the tires to decrease pressure.
continue driving.
call your supervisor.
5. If the letter "G" appears in Column 1 of the Hazardous Materials Table, the description must also include:
the shipper's name.
the technical name of the HazMat.
the source of the HazMat.
the hazard class or division.
6. During an en route inspection, you discover an overheated tire. You must:
lower the tires air pressure by at least 15 psi.
cool the tire and wait at least two hours before continuing your trip.
wait at least one hour before continuing your trip.
remove the tire and place it a safe distance from your vehicle.
7. Shipping papers should be:
easily seen by someone entering the cab.
easily seen from the direction they face.
placed on all sides of the vehicle.
placed in the passenger compartment.
8. You are transporting hazarous materials. During your en-route inspection, you find an overheated tire. What should you do?
use water to cool the tire, then check it every 50 miles.
remove the tire and place it a safe distance from your vehicle.
wait at least 30 minutes before continuing your trip.
None of the above.
9. Hazardous materials should be loaded:
near heat sources.
at night.
away from heat sources.
even if some packages are leaking.
10. How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?
Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
Look under the vehicle for the wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
All of the above.
 
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For a learner’s permit, you can apply at the age of 15 if you are enrolled in an approved behind-the-wheel training course. Alternatively, if you don’t complete a driver's education course, you must be 16 years of age or older. At the age of 16 years and 90 days, you can obtain a probationary driver's license after you have completed an approved driver education program. For those who have not completed an approved driver education program, the minimum age to obtain a probationary driver's license is 16 years and 270 days. For a standard driver's license, you must be 21 years old.

Generally, you don't schedule an appointment for the BMV written test. Simply choose an Indiana BMV branch and make sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time to complete the exam. However, if you require an interpreter for a language not provided by the BMV, you will need to schedule an appointment online.
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  • One lawful status document (such as a U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport).
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  • Certificate of driver education course (if applicable).
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The BMV written test in Indiana is available in various languages, including American Sign Language, French, Korean, Serbian, Arabic, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Burmese, Haitian Creole, Polish, Swahili, Chin, Hindi, Punjabi, Tagalog, Croatian, Japanese, Russian, and Vietnamese. If you speak a language not offered by the BMV, you should arrange for an interpreter yourself and make an appointment online for the exam.

You should read the Indiana Driver’s License Handbook to familiarize yourself with the most common road rules and safe driving practices. Evaluate your knowledge with our free practice tests, or sign up for DMV Premium to unlock exclusive PDF Cheat Sheets!

The Indiana BMV test comprises 50 questions divided into two parts. The first part covers 34 questions about traffic rules and laws, while the second part includes 16 questions about road signs. All questions are multiple-choice, so be sure to read them carefully before providing your answers.

To pass, you are allowed to miss up to 8 questions (6 general questions and 2 traffic sign questions). Stay focused during the exam and take the time to review your answers to minimize errors and pass the test on the first attempt.

Learner's permit restrictions:
  • The use of any telecommunications device is prohibited, unless for calling 911.
  • If you are under 16 years of age and enrolled in a driver education program, you are allowed to drive only under the supervision of a driving instructor seated next to you. Additionally, you may drive with a licensed driver aged 25 or older who is a member of your family or with your spouse who must be at least 21 years old.

Probationary driver's license restrictions:
  • The use of any telecommunications device is prohibited, unless for calling 911.
  • During the first 180 days after obtaining your probationary driver’s license, you are not allowed to drive with passengers unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old, your spouse who must be at least 21 years old, or a driver instructor.
  • During the first 180 days after obtaining your probationary driver’s license, driving is forbidden between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. After this period, further restrictions apply:
- from Sunday to Thursday after 11 p.m.
- from Monday to Friday before 5 a.m.
- during the weekend between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

Exceptions to these restrictions include situations related to work, school, or religious events, or if you are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver's license aged 25, or your spouse who must be at least 21.


Learner’s permits are valid for two years. You can renew your permit starting 30 days before the expiration date. If you renew it after more than 180 days since your last knowledge test, you will need to retake the exam.
If you fail your BMV written test, you must wait until the next day to make another attempt. Before trying again, carefully study the rules of the road and memorize road signs.

IN CDL Hazmat Test

Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
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