KY CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST

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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 Kentucky hazmat test consists of 30 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). The KY CDL hazmat test covers the information found in the Kentucky 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. Which of the following may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle carrying explosives?
Reflective triangles
Fuses
Fire signals
Liquid burning flares
2. A driver distraction is anything that takes your attention away from driving, such as:
adjusting the radio.
billboards.
pedestrians.
All of the above.
3. If you're carrying hazardous materials and are stopped at a truck stop, you should:
leave the shipping papers in the driver’s door pouch or on the driver’s seat.
leave the shipping papers on the dashboard in clear view.
tuck the shipping papers under your windshield wiper.
keep the shipping papers with you.
4. If there is an "RQ" before or after the HEMS description on the shipping paper, it means that:
the material is in a package containing no other materials.
the material has a value of more $50,000.00.
the carrier must report any spill of this material.
All of the above.
5. If you get stuck on the railroad tracks, the first thing you should do is:
immediately get out of the cab and move away from the tracks.
scream for help.
stay in your vehicle and call 911.
try to move your vehicle until you see the train.
6. When you are about to pass a vehicle, you should:
make eye contact.
assume they don't see you.
slow down.
make gestures.
7. If the letter "G" appears in Column 1 of the Hazardous Materials Table, the description must also include:
the technical name of the HazMat.
the hazard class or division.
the shipper's name.
the source of the HazMat.
8. If you are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 35 mph, you should leave at least _____ between you and the vehicle ahead.
4 seconds
6 seconds
5 seconds
3 seconds
9. Retarders:
help prevent accidents by applying extra braking power to the non-drive wheels.
help slow a vehicle and reduce brake wear.
apply their braking power whenever you push on the accelerator.
All of the above.
10. When driving in construction areas you should:
stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
increase your speed.
reduce speed to a crawl.
decrease your speed.
 
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Hazmat CDL Test (KY)

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