LA 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 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. ________ is responsible for identifying the hazard class of the material when shipping.
The driver
The supply chain manager
The motor carrier
The shipper
2. When crossing railroad tracks, you should:
try to pass slower vehicles.
not stop.
shift gears while crossing the tracks.
put the transmission in Neutral.
3. You are driving on a steep downgrade in the proper low gear. Your "safe" speed is 40 mph. When your speed reaches 40 mph, you should:
increase your speed to approximately 45 mph, and then apply release the brakes.
apply the brakes to gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph, and then release the brakes.
maintain your current speed, and apply the brakes when you reach 50 mph to gradually reduce your speed to 40 mph.
apply the brakes to quickly reduce your speed to 25 mph, and then release the brakes.
4. You should always try to back toward the driver's side because:
you can more easily correct any steering errors.
backing toward the left side is more dangerous.
you can watch the rear of your vehicle out the side window.
None of the above.
5. Which of the following is NOT a good rule for using turn signals?
Signal continuously
Cancel your signal after you have turned
Cancel the signal before completing the turn
Signal early
6. When driving at night, if drivers of oncoming vehicles do not put their low beams on, you should:
pull off the road and stop.
look directly at the headlights.
flash your high beams to remind the other drivers to use their low beams.
look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking, until the vehicles pass.
7. You or your employer must call the National Response Center when any of the following occur as a direct result of a HazMat incident, EXCEPT:
an injured person requires hospitalization.
a person is killed.
black ice makes the road look wet.
spillage occurs.
8. Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane, especially when:
driving alongside other vehicles.
coming out of tunnels.
going into tunnels.
driving at speeds below 40 mph.
9. Carriers must give each driver transporting Class A or B explosives:
a silver placard.
a copy of FMCSR, Part 397.
an inspection certificate.
None of the above.
10. To know if your vehicle is equipped with ABS, look for:
a yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
an ABS placard.
the ABS logo on the steering wheel.
the ABS shipping paper.
 
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Hazmat CDL Test (LA)

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