FREE New York HAZMAT Practice Test (2024)

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

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

2. To prevent drowsiness you should:

get adequate sleep before a trip.
avoid exercise to save more energy.
schedule trips for the middle of the night.
never drive with a passenger.

3. Some packages of ________ bear a "transport index", which tells the degree of control needed during transportation.

4. When driving on slippery roads, you should NOT:

try to anticipate stops early.
go slowly.
use the engine brake.
watch far enough ahead to keep a steady speed.

5. When it comes to hazardous materials transportation, the shipper:

takes the shipment from to its destination.
must package, mark, and label the materials.
follows all special rules about transporting HazMat.
placards the vehicle when loading, if required.

6. Who must provide emergency response information?

7. To obtain the HazMat endorsement, you must pass a ________ background check.

Local Department of Security
Law Enfrocement Agency
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Transportation Security Administration

8. When driving at night, you should dim your lights within ______ of an oncoming vehicle.

9. Placards are used:

to warn other drivers about the risks of tailgating.
to warn other drivers when the load on the vehicle extends 4 feet or more beyond the rear of the body.
to protect the accident area.
to warn others of hazardous materials.

10. When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night, if the other driver does not put their low beams on, you should:

slow down and look straight ahead in your lane.
look slightly to the right to avoid looking directly at the lights of the oncoming vehicle.
"get back at the other driver" by putting your own high beams on.
flash your high beams at the other driver.

CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST NEW YORK