Section 09.01 HZMT Intent and Regulations Quiz

What does HAZMAT stand for?

• Hazardous Materials

• Hazardous Management

• Hazardous Maintenance

• Hazardous Manufacturing

Which section of the Code of Federal Regulations contains the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)?

• 49 CFR 171 - 180

• 49 CFR 100 - 150

• 49 CFR 200 - 250

• 49 CFR 50 - 100

What must drivers display when transporting certain types or quantities of hazardous materials?

• Diamond-shaped, square on point, warning signs called placards

• Circular warning signs

• Rectangular warning signs

• Triangular warning signs

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 required before driving a vehicle transporting certain flammable gases or highway route controlled quantities of radioactive materials?

• Special training

• A special permit

• A special license

• A special endorsement

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

• To protect the environment, people, and property.

• To increase the speed of transportation.

• To reduce transportation costs.

• To simplify the shipping process.

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

• Provide free samples of the materials.

• Put hazard warning labels on packages.

• Offer discounts on shipping.

• Use only air transportation.

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

• Passing a written test about transporting hazardous materials.

• Completing a physical fitness test.

• Having a minimum of 5 years of driving experience.

• Owning a commercial vehicle.

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

• The shipper.

• The driver.

• The carrier.

• The receiver.

What is one of the responsibilities of the carrier in hazardous materials transportation?

• Refusing improper shipments.

• Creating the shipping papers.

• Labeling the hazardous materials.

• Using the materials.