MT 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 Montana hazmat test consists of 30 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). The MT CDL hazmat test covers the information found in the Montana 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. When driving in very hot weather, you may have to:
increase your speed until the tires cool off.
decrease your following distance.
reduce your speed to prevent overheating.
watch out for black ice.
2. The two main places on which the hazardous materials identification number must appear are:
the shipping paper and the package
the license plate and the package.
the shipping paper and the driver's ID.
the gas tank and the right side of the truck.
3. If your placarded trailer has dual tires, you should check the tires:
once every three hours.
at the start of each trip and every time you stop.
once every 3 months.
once every 100 miles.
4. After starting the engine, oil pressure should rise to a normal level:
within 6 minutes.
within seconds.
within 2 minutes.
within 3 miles.
5. Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane, especially when:
driving alongside other vehicles.
coming out of tunnels.
driving at speeds below 40 mph.
going into tunnels.
6. The hazardous material ID number must appear:
on the package.
on cargo tanks and other bulk packaging.
on the shipping paper.
All of the above.
7. To know how much space you should keep in front of you:
wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
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.
None of the above.
8. When approaching a stopped bus, you must be aware that:
passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
a student may be driving the bus.
passengers crossing in front of the bus can always see you.
passing a stopped bus is illegal.
9. You are inspecting your vehicle during a trip. What should you do?
Use your senses to check for problems.
Check critical items such as tires, brakes, and lights.
Watch gauges for signs of trouble.
All of the above.
10. Who must mark and label the hazardous materials?
The carrier
The driver
The shipper
The loader
 
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Hazmat CDL Test (MT)

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