| Question | Answer |
| Whose signatures must be on a Hazardous Waste Manifest?
The shipper, all carriers, and the receiver
The shipper and the first carrier
The shipper and the receiver | The shipper, all carriers, and the receiver |
| If a shipment contains both hazardous and non-hazardous materials, the shipping paper must
list the hazardous materials first.
highlight the hazardous materials in a contrasting color.
do either of the above. | do either of the above. |
| You are behind the wheel of a truck carrying a shipment of hazardous material. The shipping papers must be in a pouch on the driver’s door or in
the truck’s glove compartment.
a box under the driver’s seat.
clear view within your reach. | clear view within your reach. |
| If there is an accident involving hazardous materials, who reports it to the proper government agency?
The driver
The carrier
The shipper | The carrier |
| With most HM, you may briefly park w/ 5 feet of the road if your work requires it. The materials that are the exception & do not allow are
acids and poisons.
corrosives and oxidizers.
Divisions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 (explosives) | Divisions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 (explosives) |
| If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway?
At least 20 feet
At least half a mile
At least 10 feet
At least 5 feet | At least 5 feet |
| Why does the government regulate the transportation of hazardous materials?
Because they are rare
Because they are expensive
Because while being transported, they pose a risk to health, property, or safety | Because while being transported, they pose a risk to health, property, or safety |
| The three lists that drivers, shippers, & carriers use to find out if a material is a regulated product. One is:
shipper’s list of transportable quantities.
List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities.
EPA Dangerous Materials Table. | List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities. |
| When fueling a placarded vehicle, someone must always be
within 10 feet of the pump, with a fire extinguisher.
at the nozzle, controlling the fuel flow.
at the emergency power shut-off for the pump. | at the nozzle, controlling the fuel flow. |
| Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?
No.
It is impossible to tell without more information.
Yes, but only if the arm is down telling vehicles to stop.
Yes. | YES |
| Which of the following materials is an acceptable floor liner for moving Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials?
Stainless steel
Non-ferrous metal
Carbon steel
Any of the above | Non-ferrous Metal |
| What are the main differences between a cargo tank and a portable tank?
Permanent attachment vs. temporary attachment
Being filled on the vehicle vs. being filled off the vehicle
Whether the name of the owner or lessee must be shown
All of the above | All of the above |
| Who is responsible for finding out what permits or special routes are needed to haul hazardous materials?
The carrier
The shipper
The driver | The Driver |
| HazMat shipping papers must include a description of the hazardous materials and
emergency response information.
contact information for the driver's next of kin.
their monetary value. | emergency response information. |
| Whenever your vehicle is placarded, do not drive near open fires unless you
can safely pass the fire without stopping.
have LTL of a non-flammable material.
are equipped with fire sprinklers. | can safely pass the fire without stopping. |
| Whenever you load or unload a cargo tank, a qualified person must be
within 50 feet.
within 100 feet.
within 25 feet. | within 25 feet. |
| carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, you r asked to carry battery acid?
Put silver cyanide on top of battery acid.
Put plenty of space between the two.
Put battery acid on top of the silver cyanide.
Inform someone & do not load the battery acid. | Inform someone and do not load the battery acid. |
| Identification numbers are preceded by the letters "UN" or "NA." The letters "NA" are associated with proper shipping names that are used where?
Internationally
Within the United States and to and from Canada
Both of these answers | Within the United States and to and from Canada |
| How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires?
Each time you stop
At the start of each day and every time you stop
Once every three hours
Once every 100 miles | At the start of each day and every time you stop |
| When shippers package HM, they must certify that this was done according to regs. The only exception is when
the driver is given a sealed cargo compartment.
the shipper is a private carrier, carrying its own product.
the shipment is hazardous waste. | the shipper is a private carrier, carrying its own product. |
| The intent of hazardous materials regulations is to ensure safety, to contain the material, and
to allow state enforcement.
to tax shippers correctly.
to communicate the risk. | to communicate the risk. |
| If the word “Forbidden” is in the Hazard class column of an entry in the HM table,
a common carrier must never transport the material.
the carrier may not open the package or container.
a shipment of that material must never be larger than the RQ. | a common carrier must never transport the material. |
| For the hazard classes in Placard Table 2, you must use placards only if you are transporting a total of
1,001 pounds or more.
501 pounds or more.
1,501 pounds or more. | 1,001 pounds or more. |
| The hazardous material identification numbers must be displayed on portable tanks, cargo tanks, and other bulk packaging. The regulations require black _______ numbers.
50 mm
100 mm
25 mm | 100 mm |
| Why must the shipper sign the shipping paper? To certify that:
Entire shipment is present /accounted for before the carrier accepts it
It has prepared the shipment in accordance with regulations
It accepts liability for an accident | To certify that it has prepared the shipment in accordance with regulations |
| When handling packages of explosives, you must
keep bystanders 100 feet away.
double wrap wet boxes in plastic to prevent staining.
never use hooks or other metal tools. | never use hooks or other metal tools. |
| A hazardous material's identification number is determined by
the driver.
the receiver.
the shipper. | The Shipper |
| Cargo tanks are
only made in one size.
bulk packaging temporarily attached to your vehicle.
bulk packaging permanently attached to your vehicle.
filled while they are off your vehicle, then attached for transportation. | Bulk packaging permanently attached to your vehicle |
| The total transport index of all radioactive material packages in a single vehicle must not exceed
100.
50.
10. | 50 |
| A placarded vehicle must carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of
20-B:C
5-B:C
10-A:B
10-B:C | 10-B:C |
| The transport index of a radioactive material
is another way of writing the weight of the package.
is something that only the shipper needs to worry about.
indicates the degree of control needed during transportation. | indicates the degree of control needed during transportation. |
| With most hazardous materials, you may briefly park within 5 feet of the road if your work requires it. The exception to this is:
Divisions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 (explosives)
acids and poisons.
corrosives and oxidizers. | Divisions 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 (explosives) |
| If there is an "RQ" in item description on the shipping paper, it means that
the carrier must report any spill of this material.
the material has an insurance value of over $1,000.00.
the material is in a package containing no other materials. | the carrier must report any spill of this material. |
| When there is a hazardous materials emergency, what should you do?
Prevent smoking and keep open flames away.
Keep people away and warn them of danger.
Do both of the above. | Do both of the above. |
| What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?
To warn those with children to drive in another lane
To give people something interesting to look at while they drive
To communicate risk
To force other drivers to stay 20 feet away | To communicate risk |
| Where are the 2 main places where the hazardous material identification number appears?
shipping papers & on the package
shipping papers & on a secret document in the driver's wallet
package & on paperwork at the shipping point of origin
package & on | On the shipping papers and on the package |
| The other 2 places where the HM ID # must appear:
on the gas tank & on a sticker in the glove box
on a temp license plate holder & on the steering wheel.
on all bulk packaging & on the cargo tanks.
on the back of the truck & inside the glove box | on all bulk packaging and on the cargo tanks. |
| To determine if u need to use placards, which is NOT needed?
The haz class of the substance or material
Amount of the substance or material being shipped
The amount of all the HM of all classes in your vehicle
The manufacturing date of the material | The manufacturing date of the material |
| Who is responsible for finding out what permits or special routes are needed to haul hazardous materials?
The shipper
The driver
The carrier | The driver |
| To communicate the risk of hazardous materials, shippers do all of the following EXCEPT
provide proper shipping papers.
have their drivers text their locations.
use placards. | have their drivers text their locations. |
| You must NEVER smoke or perform any activity involving fire within 25 feet of
class 5.2 only.
classes 1, 2, 3, and 4.
class 4.2 only.
class 1 only. | classes 1, 2, 3, and 4. |
| Necessary qualifications for non-bulk packaging?
Max net mass of 882lbs or less & a max capacity of 119 gal or less as a receptacle for a solid
Max capacity of 119 gal or less as a receptacle for a liquid
Water capacity of 1,000lbs or less as a recepta | All of the above |
| The Hazardous Materials Table has ______ columns.
eight
three
five | Eight |
| What action should you take if you discover your HM shipment leaking at a rest stop w/no phone?
Send someone for help with all the necessary information.
Leave truck parked with emergency lights on & walk for help.
Drive slowly & cautiously until you r | Send someone for help with all the necessary information. |
| When hauling hazardous materials over a new route. When should you check the route and get the permits needed for this trip?
Within 24 hours of the end of the trip
Before starting the trip
While you are still on a part of the route that you know | Before starting the trip |
| What is a technical name?
Medical term 4 HM used by medical personnel
Name of HM used on the street
Name of HM used in the trucking comm
Name of HM used in scientific journals and texts, recog as its chemical or microbiological name | The name of a hazardous material used in scientific journals and texts, recognized as its chemical or microbiological name |
| Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives?
Signal fires
Flares or fusees
Reflective triangles | Reflective triangles |
| Hauling hazardous materials, & your tire is leaking. You must continue at reduced speed and check the tire every 25 miles.
report it to your carrier immediately.
stop at the nearest safe place and fix it. | stop at the nearest safe place and fix it. |
| Which signals may be used to warn of a stopped vehicle that contains explosives?
Flares or fusees
Reflective triangles
Signal fires | Reflective triangles |
| Who is responsible for safely transporting a hazardous material shipment without delay and keeping the shipping papers in the right place?
The driver
The shipper
The carrier | The driver |
| A safe haven is
a safe place to dump HM.
a place approved for parking unattended vehicles carrying explosives.
a place to stay once u have reported your company for illegal activity.
slang term for the last stop at the end of your transport of HM. | a place that has been approved for parking unattended vehicles carrying explosives. |
| To determine if u need to use placards, what do u NOT need to know?
Hazard class of substance/material
Amount of substance/material being shipped
Manufacturing date of the materials
Amount of HM of all the hazard classes in the vehicle | The manufacturing date of the materials |
| An "X" in the HM column of a shipping paper entry means that
this is an exception to the hazardous materials regulations.
the entry is for a hazardous material.
the material is not a hazardous material. | the entry is for a hazardous material. |
| Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?
The carrier
The shipper
The driver | The shipper |
| How far must you stay from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?
200 feet
500 feet
100 feet
300 feet | 300 feet |
| Who is responsible for checking to be sure the shipper correctly named, labeled, and marked a hazardous materials shipment?
The carrier
The manufacturer
The shipper | The carrier |
| The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) was created by the U.S. Dept Transportation and is used nationwide.
is studied by emergency personnel to help keep the public safe.
contains an index of hazardous material ID numbers
does all of the above. | does all of the above. |
| Which of the following hazard classes uses a transport index to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport?
Class 7 (radioactive materials)
Class 1 (explosives)
Class 3 (flammable liquids)
Class 4 (flammable solids) | Class 7 (radioactive materials) |
| Your engine runs a pump when u are delivering compressed gas. When done, u should turn off the engine?
Turn it off after unhooking.
Turn it off before unhooking.
Turn it off on arrival; use other power to run the pump.
Leave it on the entire time. | Turn it off before unhooking. |
| When transporting chlorine in cargo tanks, what must you have?
An emergency kit for controlling leaks in fittings on the dome cover plate
An approved gas mask
Both of the above | Both of the above |
| The regulations require that hazardous materials employees be trained and tested at least once every ___ years.
two
three
four | three |
| When shippers package the material, they are trying to
make it easy to identify.
make it as light as possible.
make it easy to open and close the packages.
do all of the above. | make it easy to identify. |
| Placards must be at least _______ from all other markings.
3 inches
12 inches
6 inches | 3 inches |
| what place must u keep shipping papers that describe HM?
locked glove box when out of the vehicle
Fireprf pch under pass seat while driving
Fireprf pch under driver's seat u can reach w/driving
On the driver's seat anytime you are out of the vehicle | On the driver's seat anytime you are out of the vehicle |
| Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?
Classes 1, 2.1, and 3
Classes 1, 3, and 4
Classes 1, 3, and 6
Classes 1, 4, and 5.1 | Classes 1, 2.1, and 3 |
| Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting Division 1.1 or 1.2 explosives?
The written route plan
The carrier’s insurance policy
Both of the above | The written route plan |
| Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?
UN marks
Identification number
Descriptive name in Roman print
Name in italics | Name in italics |
| You may let someone else watch your vehicle only if it's
late at night and you are tired.
someone you know very well.
on the property of the shipper, carrier, or receiver. | on the property of the shipper, carrier, or receiver. |
| Who is responsible for safely transporting a hazardous material shipment without delay and keeping the shipping papers in the right place?
The carrier
The driver
The shipper | The driver |
| When can the shipping name or the HM ID # be abbrv on the shipping paper?
Only if there isn't enough room for the whole thing
Only if regulations specifically authorize the shipper to
Only if it is 1 of the 5 most shipped hazardous materials | Only if regulations specifically authorize the shipper to do it |
| You should stop before crossing a railroad grade if your vehicle is carrying _______ of chlorine.
110 gallons
any amount
100 gallons | Any amount |
| A properly prepared uniform hazardous waste manifest
must be signed by each carrier transporting the shipment.
is required only if there is a loss of cargo during transport.
is the same as any other shipping paper. | must be signed by each carrier transporting the shipment. |
| How far away are you allowed to park from a bridge, tunnel, or building if you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials?
At least 400 feet
At least 500 feet
At least 600 feet
At least 300 feet | At lease 300 Feet |
| The power unit of a placarded vehicle must have a fire extinguisher with a UL rating of ____ B:C or more.
10
15
5 | 10 |
