VA CDL HAZMAT TEST - PRACTICE TEST
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Some packages of ________ bear a "transport index", which tells the degree of control needed during transportation.
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corrosive liquids
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radioactive materials
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explosives
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22.
If hazardous materials are spilling from your vehicle, do not move it:
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any more than safety requires.
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unless you are instructed to do so by a law enforcement officer.
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any more than 500 feet.
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23.
Before loading or unloading any flammable liquids, you should:
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turn off the engine.
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start the engine.
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turn on the headlights.
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24.
When your drive wheels have poor traction, you should:
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only use the retarder on the front wheels.
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turn the retarder on.
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turn the retarder off.
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25.
If the ABS is not working:
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the truck will still have normal brakes.
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you should immediately reduce your speed.
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the truck will have no brakes.
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26.
When you are about to pass a vehicle, you should:
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assume they don't see you.
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slow down.
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make gestures.
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27.
When you discover a fire, if the trailer doors are hot you should not open them because:
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the temperature of the trailer should not be changed in any way.
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opening the doors lets air in and may make the fire flare up.
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with air many fires do less damage.
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28.
Overloading can have bad effects on all of the following except:
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Steering
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Braking
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Exhaust system
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29.
If you are being tailgated, you should do all of the following except:
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Reduce your speed gradually
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Turn on your taillights
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Increase your following distance
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30.
At a rest stop you discover your hazardous materials shipments is leaking from the vehicle. There is no phone around. You should:
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send someone for help with all the necessary information.
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drive slowly and cautiously until you reach a phone booth.
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leave your truck parked with emergency lights and go look for help.
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