MN CDL HAZMAT TEST - PRACTICE TEST

11. ID numbers are a _____ code used by first responders to identify hazardous materials.
3-digit
4-digit
12-digit
6-digit
12. On a tractor-trailer equipped with a trailer brake hand valve, the hand valve can be used to:
hold compressed air.
reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding.
keep from rolling back.
prevent movement of cargo.
13. To know how much space you should keep in front of you:
estimate how many vehicle lengths there are between you and the vehicle ahead.
estimate how many seconds it would take you to reach the vehicle ahead.
wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
None of the above.
14. 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.
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 gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph, and then release the brakes.
apply the brakes to quickly reduce your speed to 25 mph, and then release the brakes.
15. Retarders:
help slow a vehicle and reduce brake wear.
apply their braking power whenever you push on the accelerator.
help prevent accidents by applying extra braking power to the non-drive wheels.
All of the above.
16. To recognize if the shipment includes hazardous materials, you should look at the shipping paper and:
look at the shapes of containers.
know what business is the shipper is in.
see if there are tanks with diamond labels or placards on the premises.
All of the above.
17. Which of the following is NOT a reason for hydraulic brake failure?
Brake fade on long hills
Stab braking
Loss of hydraulic pressure
All of the above.
18. If your vehicle does not have racks to hold cylinders of compressed gas, the cylinders must be:
held upside down.
bundled together with steel strapping.
held upright.
less than half of the cargo.
19. After an accident, an improper use of flares could cause:
the springs to put on the brakes.
the vehicle to slide back and forth.
air pressure to build from 50 to 100 psi within 2 minutes.
a fire if spilled fuel is on the ground.
20. When driving trucks with trailers, drivers should:
push the brake pedal to the floor when braking.
make quick lane changes.
decrease their following distance.
avoid making sudden movements with the steering wheel.
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