Section 09 HZMT Quiz

What does HAZMAT stand for?

• Hazardous Materials

• Hazardous Management

• Hazardous Maintenance

• Hazardous Manufacturing

Which of the following is NOT covered in Section 9 of the CDL manual?

• Bulk Tank Loading, Unloading, and Marking

• Driver Responsibilities

• Vehicle Maintenance

• Emergencies

What must you have before driving any size vehicle used to transport hazardous materials?

• A commercial driver's license (CDL) with a hazardous materials endorsement

• A special permit from the federal government

• A certificate from a training course

• A letter from your employer

What is the common reference for the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)?

• 49 CFR 171 - 180

• 49 CFR 101 - 110

• 49 CFR 201 - 210

• 49 CFR 301 - 310

What must drivers be trained to recognize and respond to?

• Possible security threats

• Vehicle maintenance issues

• Road signs

• Weather conditions

How often must hazardous materials employees be trained and tested?

• At least once every three years

• At least once every year

• At least once every five years

• At least once every two years

What is the primary purpose of the regulations for transporting hazardous materials?

• To increase the cost of transportation

• To protect the shipper's profits

• To protect people, the environment, and ensure safe transportation

• To reduce the number of shipments

What must shippers do to communicate the risk of hazardous materials?

• Increase the price of shipping

• Provide hazard warning labels, shipping papers, and emergency response information

• Reduce the size of shipments

• Use only air transportation

What is required to get a hazardous materials endorsement on a CDL?

• Pass a written test about transporting hazardous materials

• Have a minimum of 5 years of driving experience

• Complete a physical fitness test

• Own a transportation company

Who is responsible for determining the product's identification number, proper shipping name, and hazard class?

• The driver

• The carrier

• The shipper

• The receiver