VT CDL HAZMAT 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 Vermont hazmat test consists of 30 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). The VT CDL hazmat test covers the information found in the Vermont 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. When driving in extremely hot weather, if the air pressure in the tires is too high, you should:
let air out of the tires to decrease pressure.
continue driving.
stop and remain stopped until the tires cool off.
2. If another vehicle is following closely, you should NOT:
avoid quick changes.
increase your following distance.
speed up.
3. When driving in heavy traffic, the safest speed is:
the same speed as the other vehicles.
slower than the other vehicles.
faster than the other vehicles.
4. If radioactive material is involved in a leak or broken package:
immediately contact the fire department.
do not use the vehicle until it is cleaned.
do not touch the leaking package and drive to the nearest service station.
5. How many reflective triangles/emergency reflectors should you carry?
4
3
2
6. Overloading can have bad effects on all of the following except:
Steering
Exhaust system
Braking
7. When using a fire extinguisher, you should:
Aim at the base of the fire.
Aim at the flames.
Keep as close to the fire as possible.
8. Using a helper when backing up is:
illegal.
dangerous.
encouraged.
9. When confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
call the police, if you have a cell phone and can do it safely.
avoid eye contact.
All of the above.
10. All drivers involved in transporting hazardous materials must:
refuse leaking packages.
know the security risks of hazardous materials transportation.
All of the above.
 
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Hazmat CDL Test (VT)

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