LA CDL HAZMAT TEST - 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 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. Move-over laws require drivers to _________ when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the roadside or a work zone.
stop
slow down and change lanes
sound their horn
change direction
2. Explosives, flammable gases and flammable liquids should not be placed in a cargo space that has:
reflective triangles.
an air conditioner.
placards.
a heater.
3. When more cargo is piled up in a truck, the center of gravity moves:
higher up from the road.
to the left side of the truck.
closer to the ground.
to the right side of the truck.
4. Column 2 in the Hazardous Material Table contains:
the label codes.
the hazard class or division.
the HazMat description and shipping name.
the identification numbers.
5. If your placarded trailer has dual tires, you should check the tires:
once every hundred miles.
once every 24 hours.
once a year.
at the beginning of each trip and each time the vehicle is parked.
6. What factors can cause brakes to fade?
Gravel and tar.
Slippery surfaces and shaded areas.
Excessive heat and brakes out of adjustment.
Dirt roads and in unpaved yards.
7. If one of your tires is leaking, you should:
report it to your carrier before your trip.
not drive except to the nearest safe place to fix it.
speed up to increase traction.
drive at reduced speed and stop to check the tire every 15 miles.
8. To recognize if the shipment includes hazardous materials, you should look at the shipping paper and:
look at the shapes of containers.
see if there are tanks with diamond labels or placards on the premises.
know what business is the shipper is in.
All of the above.
9. When checking the lights before driving:
the engine must be running.
you should turn off the engine.
you should check them from inside the vehicle.
make sure the parking brake is not set.
10. If you are at the scene of an incident involving hazardous materials, you should:
write description of the scene on the shipping paper.
keep people far away and upwind.
avoid warn others of the danger as this could caus a panic attack.
All of the above.
 
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CDL Hazmat Test LA

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