HAZMAT Practice Test (2024) - FREE NE CDL Practice Test

1. Passive railroad crossings:

require drivers to decide if there is sufficient clear space to cross safely.
have a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
do not require you to recognize the crossing.
All of the above.

2. Placards must be placed:

on the front only.
on the rear only.
on the driver's side of the vehicle.
on the front, rear and both sides of the vehicle.

3. If a shipping paper describes both hazardous and non-hazardous products, the hazardous materials must be:

listed at the bottom.
written in a larger font.
identified by an "H" placed before the shipping description.
entered first.

4. If one of your tires is leaking, you should:

not drive except to the nearest safe place to fix it.
report it to your carrier before your trip.
drive at reduced speed and stop to check the tire every 15 miles.
speed up to increase traction.

5. The posted speed limit:

should never be exceeded.
should only be exceeded when passing other vehicles.
is only a suggestion.
may only be exceeded when driving in rural areas.

6. When crossing railroad tracks, you should:

not stop.
try to pass slower vehicles.
shift gears while crossing the tracks.
put the transmission in Neutral.

7. ________ must choose the safest route to transport placarded radioactive materials.

8. If your placarded trailer has dual tires, you should check the tires:

once every 3 months.
once a week.
at the beginning of each trip and each time the vehicle is parked.
once every 500 miles.

9. With low beams, drivers can see ahead about:

10. What is the most important reason to inspect your vehicle?

Saving money by preventing costly repairs.
Vehicle inspection is required by federal and state laws.
Your safety and that of other road users.
Achieving the best gas mileage.

NE CDL HAZMAT TEST - PRACTICE TEST