CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST SOUTH DAKOTA

11. When driving at night, you should dim your lights within ______ of an oncoming vehicle.
500 feet.
250 feet.
400 feet.
300 feet.
12. When loading hazardous materials:
wrap leaking packages in plastic before loading them.
make sure that the containers are not braced.
do not use hooks or other tools which might damage containers or other packaging.
do not load hazardous materials away from heat sources.
13. Which of the following is NOT correct? Anti-lock brakes:
give drivers more control over the vehicle during braking.
help drivers avoid skids caused by over braking.
require drivers to apply the brakes as hard as they can without locking the wheels.
help drivers avoid wheel lock up.
14. When using a fire extinguisher, you should:
Keep as close to the fire as possible.
Aim at the flames.
Aim at the base of the fire.
All of the above.
15. Cargo tanks are:
bulk packaging permanently attached to a vehicle.
required to be loaded separately.
bulk packaging temporarily attached to a vehicle.
military vehicles used to transport hazardous materials.
16. Placards must be placed:
on the rear only.
on the front only.
on the driver's side of the vehicle.
on the front, rear and both sides of the vehicle.
17. You had to drive onto the right shoulder to avoid a crash. You are now driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement?
Keep moving at the present speed and steer very gently back onto the pavement.
If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop, then move back onto the pavement when it is safe.
Brake hard to slow the vehicle, then steer sharply onto the pavement.
None of the above.
18. 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.
19. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
always shortens your stopping distance.
lets you drive faster.
keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
increases your normal braking capability.
20. A material’s hazard class reflects:
the emergency response information related to the material.
the type of packaging required to transport the material.
the methods for handling spills or leaks in the absence of fires.
the risks associated with the material.
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