PA CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST
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If the drive wheels start to skid:
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use the brakes to slow down.
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push in the clutch to let them turn freely.
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accelerate slightly to regain control.
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All of the above.
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12.
Radial and bias-ply tires:
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should be used together only during bad weather.
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should be used together only when driving in packed snow.
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should not be used together.
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should be used together.
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When checking the engine compartment:
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the parking brake should be on.
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you should put the gearshift in neutral.
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the engine should be running.
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wheels should not be chocked.
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14.
Placards are used:
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to warn others of hazardous materials.
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to protect the accident area.
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to warn other drivers when the load on the vehicle extends 4 feet or more beyond the rear of the body.
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to warn other drivers about the risks of tailgating.
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When you are out of the vehicle, you must keep shipping papers related to hazardous materials:
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in a locked glove compartment.
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on the driver's seat.
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in a pouch on the driver's door.
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None of the above.
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The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
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by recognizing tire failure.
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by opening the window and feeling the front of the mirror.
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by seeing it in your mirrors.
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by feeling the brakes come on.
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A shipping paper for hazardous materials must include:
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a proper shipping description for each hazardous material.
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a shipper's certification, signed by the shipper, saying they prepared the shipment according to the regulations.
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page numbers if the shipping paper has more than 1 page.
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All of the above.
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If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
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hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
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check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.
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pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
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brake hard and pull off the road.
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19.
The regulations require that HazMat employees be trained and tested at least once every:
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3 years.
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10 years.
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5 years.
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year.
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20.
What should you do if your vehicle starts hydroplaning?
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Leave the road completely.
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Release the accelerator and push in the clutch to let the wheels turn freely.
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Apply the brakes and countersteer to regain control of the vehicle.
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Accelerate slightly, then push in the clutch to slow down.
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