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Before transporting sealed loads, you should check that:
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the load is properly secured.
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the load can be inspected.
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the seal numbers match the placard numbers.
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All of the above.
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2.
To know if your vehicle is equipped with ABS, look for:
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a yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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an ABS placard.
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the ABS shipping paper.
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the ABS logo on the steering wheel.
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3.
At a rest area, you discover your hazardous materials shipments is leaking. There is no phone around. You should:
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never park your vehicle.
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send someone else for help and give that person all of the necessary information.
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continue driving in order to find a phone.
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keep driving slowly until you reach a truck stop.
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4.
Placards are:
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a type of safety equipment.
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signs placed on a vehicle to identify the hazard class of the cargo.
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signs put inside a vehicle used to warn others of hazardous materials.
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devices placed below a vehicle to improve traction.
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5.
You should always try to back toward the driver's side because:
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you can more easily correct any steering errors.
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you can watch the rear of your vehicle out the side window.
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backing toward the left side is more dangerous.
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None of the above.
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6.
Containers of hazardous materials must:
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be made of cardboard.
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not be braced.
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be opened regularly to check their contents.
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None of the above.
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7.
If your vehicle is placarded, carries any amount of chlorine or has cargo tanks used for hazardous materials, you must stop _______ feet before the nearest railroad track.
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100 to 200
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15 to 50
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5 to 15
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50 to 100
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8.
Shipping papers should be:
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easily seen from the direction they face.
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placed in the passenger compartment.
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easily seen by someone entering the cab.
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placed on all sides of the vehicle.
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9.
The posted speed limit:
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is only a suggestion.
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should never be exceeded.
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should only be exceeded when passing other vehicles.
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may only be exceeded when driving in rural areas.
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10.
A placarded vehicle must have at least ___ identical placards.
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3
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2
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4
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1
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