HAZMAT CDL PRACTICE TEST - NEW MEXICO

11. If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
use an escape ramp if it is available.
leave the road immediately.
go right if the shoulder is clear.
12. Column 2 in the Hazardous Material Table contains:
the identification numbers.
the hazard class or division.
the HazMat description and shipping name.
13. What is the main difference between portable tanks and cargo tanks?
Portable tanks are not permanently attached to a vehicle.
The product is loaded or unloaded while the portable tanks are off the vehicle.
All of the above.
14. When crossing railroad tracks, you should:
shift gears while crossing the tracks.
not stop.
try to pass slower vehicles.
15. If you have to drive off the road, you should:
fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
16. When you leave your vehicle you should:
leave the key in the ignition.
apply the service brake.
None of the above.
17. ________ is responsible for identifying the hazard class of the material when shipping.
The shipper
The motor carrier
The driver
18. Some packages of radioactive materials bear a number called the "transport index", which tells:
the weight of the package.
how the package was sealed.
the degree of control needed during transportation.
19. The total transport index of all packages in a single vehicle must not exceed:
50
25
100
20. An "X" or an "RQ" in the HM column of the shipping paper entry means that:
the driver must receive a special HR training before driving the vehicle.
the shipment is regulated by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
the hazardous materials listed on that line of the shipping paper must be sealed.
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