SD CDL HAZMAT TEST - 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 South Dakota hazmat test consists of 30 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). The SD CDL hazmat test covers the information found in the South Dakota 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. If a shipping paper describes both hazardous and non-hazardous products, the hazardous materials must be:
listed at the bottom.
written in a larger font.
entered first.
identified by an "H" placed before the shipping description.
2. Some packages of ________ bear a "transport index", which tells the degree of control needed during transportation.
flammable liquids
explosives
corrosive liquids
radioactive materials
3. Escape ramps:
cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.
are designed to stop runaway vehicles safely.
should not be used unless you have already tried all other possible ways to save your vehicle after brake failure.
All of the above.
4. One way to prevent hydroplaning is to:
take curves at higher speeds.
use the controlled braking method.
make sure you have enough tread on your tires.
have less than 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
5. Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
ABS will change the way you normally brake.
6. What is Gross Vehicle Weight?
The total weight of a single vehicle, including its load
The total weight of the cargo
The total weight of a combination of vehicles excluding the load
The total weight of a single vehicle, excluding its load
7. If you get stuck on the railroad tracks, the first thing you should do is:
try to move your vehicle until you see the train.
scream for help.
stay in your vehicle and call 911.
immediately get out of the cab and move away from the tracks.
8. The basic description of hazardous materials does NOT include:
the name of the hazardous materials in italics.
ID number.
hazard class or division.
All of the above.
9. When stopping you should push the brake pedal down:
as hard as you can.
repeatedly.
quickly.
gradually.
10. Why should you check your mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you?
To flash the brake lights if you are being tailgated.
To move out of their way if they want to get past.
To better assess your own speed.
To know whether you can make a quick lane change in an emergency.
 
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CDL Hazmat Test SD

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