SD CDL HAZMAT PRACTICE TEST

11. You are driving on a steep downgrade in the proper low gear. Your "safe" speed is 40 mph. When your speed reaches 40 mph, you should:
apply the brakes to quickly reduce your speed to 25 mph, and then release the brakes.
maintain your current speed, and apply the brakes when you reach 50 mph to gradually reduce your speed to 40 mph.
increase your speed to approximately 45 mph, and then apply release the brakes.
apply the brakes to gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph, and then release the brakes.
12. If you are at the scene of an incident involving hazardous materials, you should:
keep people far away and upwind.
avoid warn others of the danger as this could caus a panic attack.
write description of the scene on the shipping paper.
All of the above.
13. When carrying division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, do not park within ______ of a bridge, tunnel, or building, except for short periods of time needed for vehicle operation necessities.
300 feet
50 feet
500 feet
1000 feet
14. When backing a truck you should:
look straight ahead.
get out and walk around the vehicle before you begin to back.
back and turn toward the right side.
always rely on your mirrors.
15. Hazardous materials are labelled with a __________ label.
triangle-shaped
rectangular
round
diamond-shaped
16. If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours:
it will usually take longer to stop.
it can probably stop faster than you can.
it will take the same amount of time to stop.
All of the above.
17. When driving in extremely hot weather, if the air pressure in the tires is too high, you should:
stop and remain stopped until the tires cool off.
let air out of the tires to decrease pressure.
continue driving.
call your supervisor.
18. ________ must choose the safest route to transport placarded radioactive materials.
The shipper
The driver
The carrier
All of the above.
19. When you are about to pass a vehicle, you should:
make eye contact.
assume they don't see you.
slow down.
make gestures.
20. While crossing railroad tracks, you should:
not shift gears.
shift up.
shift down.
stop, then look and listen for the train.
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