HAZMAT CDL PRACTICE TEST - IOWA

11. When shippers package hazardous materials, they certify that the package has been prepared according to the rules. The only exceptions are when:
a shipper is a private carrier transporting their own product, and when the package is provided by the carrier.
the sealed loads is provided by the carrier and the package cannot be inspected.
a shipper is a private carrier transporting hazardous waste.
12. After an accident, an improper use of flares could cause:
the springs to put on the brakes.
air pressure to build from 50 to 100 psi within 2 minutes.
a fire if spilled fuel is on the ground.
13. For a cargo fire in a box trailer, you should:
open the doors immediately and use the fire extinguisher.
wait 10 minutes before opening the doors.
keep the doors shut.
14. Who must provide emergency response information?
The carrier
The driver
The shipper
15. Placards are used to:
force other drivers to change lane.
warn others of hazardous materials.
warn motorcyclists to drive in another lane.
16. When you discover a fire, if the trailer doors are hot you should not open them because:
with air many fires do less damage.
the temperature of the trailer should not be changed in any way.
opening the doors lets air in and may make the fire flare up.
17. If you notice a cargo leak, you should identify the hazardous material leaking:
by using the shipping papers.
by touching the material.
by taste.
18. Which of the following is NOT a good rule for using turn signals?
Signal early
Signal continuously
Cancel the signal before completing the turn
19. To recognize if the shipment includes hazardous materials, you should look at the shipping paper and:
see if there are tanks with diamond labels or placards on the premises.
look at the shapes of containers.
All of the above.
20. Which of the following statements about backing heavy vehicles is true?
Back to the right side so that you can see better.
Always back as quickly as possible.
You should avoid backing whenever you can.
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