HAZMAT CDL PRACTICE TEST - LOUISIANA

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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 Louisiana hazmat test consists of 30 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). The LA CDL hazmat test covers the information found in the Louisiana 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. If hazardous materials are spilling from your vehicle while you are driving, after parking the vehicle do NOT:
try to find the source of the leak by smell.
send someone else for help.
stay there.
secure the area.
2. Which of the following statements about backing heavy vehicles is true?
You should avoid backing whenever you can.
The helper should stand where you cannot see the helper.
Always back as quickly as possible.
Back to the right side so that you can see better.
3. You are driving a modern truck with a manual transmission. When going down a hill you should usually:
use the same gear you would use to go up the hill.
shift into neutral and coast.
use a lower gear than would be required to go up the hill.
downshift after your speed has already built up.
4. What shape are placards used for transporting hazardous materials?
Rectangle
Triangle
Circle
Diamond
5. You are more at risk of being fatigued:
when stopping periodically during long trips.
when driving during the day.
when driving alone.
after getting more than 8 hours of sleep.
6. The only acceptable way to check tire pressure is to:
use a tire pressure gauge.
check the minimum tread depth.
push on the tire to feel the pressure.
None of the above.
7. Confused drivers may:
stop without warning.
change lanes for no apparent reason.
change direction suddenly.
All of the above.
8. Whether or not they load and secure the cargo themselves, drivers are responsible for:
knowing the cargo does not obscure the view ahead or to the sides.
making sure the cargo does not restrict access to emergency equipment.
recognizing poorly balanced weight.
All of the above.
9. Escape ramps:
are designed to stop runaway vehicles safely.
should not be used unless you have already tried all other possible ways to save your vehicle after brake failure.
cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.
All of the above.
10. When the temperature drops:
bridges usually freeze after other parts of the roadway.
bridges will not freeze.
bridges will freeze before the road will.
None of the above.
 
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LA CDL Hazmat Test

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