NV 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 Nevada hazmat test consists of 30 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). The NV CDL hazmat test covers the information found in the Nevada 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 you take a break in the middle of your trip, you should check:
missing exhaust pipes.
tires, brakes, lights and cargo securement devices.
heater, defroster and windshield wiper blades.
gauges for signs of trouble.
2. Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. When you press the brake pedal while driving and the pedal goes to the floor, remember that:
the parking brake should never used to slow the vehicle.
pumping the brake pedal may generate enough hydraulic pressure to stop the vehicle.
shifting into neutral may help slow the vehicle.
All of the above.
3. Anti-lock brakes:
keep your brakes from locking up when you brake hard.
increase your stopping distance.
reduce the perception distance.
help you stop faster.
4. Using a helper when backing up is:
encouraged.
not recommended.
dangerous.
illegal.
5. How many classes of hazardous materials are there?
9
6
5
7
6. An ABS system:
helps you avoid skids caused by over braking.
keep your wheels from locking when you brake hard.
gives you more control over the vehicle during braking.
All of the above.
7. To avoid rollbacks when you start, you should:
if you have manual transmission, partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
put on the parking brake whenever necessary.
release the parking brake only when you have applied enough engine power.
All of the above.
8. If you are being tailgated, you should:
increase your following distance.
move to the left lane.
flash your brake lights.
speed up.
9. The basic description of hazardous materials does NOT include:
ID number.
the name of the hazardous materials in italics.
hazard class or division.
All of the above.
10. The posted speed limit:
is only a suggestion.
should only be exceeded when passing other vehicles.
should never be exceeded.
may only be exceeded when driving in rural areas.
 
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Hazmat CDL Test (NV)

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