Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Road Course: Shipping documents

1. Question 1 of 16

   Who prepares the shipping document for dangerous goods?

   • AThe carrier
   • BThe driver
   • CThe consignee
   • DThe consignor
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   Answer: D. The consignor

   Section 3.1: the consignor must prepare the shipping document and give it to the carrier.

2. Question 2 of 16

   When must the consignor give the shipping document to the carrier?

   • ABefore the carrier takes the goods
   • BWithin 24 hours after the truck leaves
   • COnly if an inspector asks to see it
   • DAfter the goods have been delivered
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   Answer: A. Before the carrier takes the goods

   Section 3.1: the consignor gives the document to the carrier before the carrier takes possession.

3. Question 3 of 16

   A shipper says the shipping document will be emailed tomorrow. May the carrier take the dangerous goods today?

   • AYes, if the driver writes the UN number on a note
   • BYes, if the consignee agrees to it by phone
   • CNo, not without the shipping document
   • DYes, if the whole trip is shorter than 100 km
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   Answer: C. No, not without the shipping document

   Section 3.2: a carrier must not take possession of dangerous goods for transport unless it has the shipping document (unless an exemption applies).

4. Question 4 of 16

   In which language must a shipping document be written?

   • ABoth English and French, always
   • BEnglish or French
   • CEnglish only
   • DThe main language of the province
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   Answer: B. English or French

   Transport Canada's bulletin says a shipping document must be legible, in indelible print, in English or French.

5. Question 5 of 16

   In what order must the description of each dangerous good appear?

   • APrimary class, UN number, shipping name, packing group, subsidiary class
   • BUN number, shipping name, primary class, subsidiary class, packing group
   • CPacking group, primary class, shipping name, UN number, subsidiary class
   • DShipping name, UN number, packing group, primary class, subsidiary class
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   Answer: B. UN number, shipping name, primary class, subsidiary class, packing group

   Section 3.5(1)(c) sets this order, with no other information mixed in.

6. Question 6 of 16

   How is the packing group shown in the description?

   • AAs an ordinary number, for example "PG 2"
   • BAs a colour code
   • CAs a letter from A to C
   • DAs a Roman numeral, for example "PG II"
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   Answer: D. As a Roman numeral, for example "PG II"

   Section 3.5(1)(c) requires the packing group Roman numeral after "PG", "GE" or the words "Packing Group".

7. Question 7 of 16

   How must the quantity be shown on a shipping document prepared in Canada?

   • AIn pounds or US gallons, as on the invoice
   • BAs the number of pallets only, with no units
   • CIn any unit of measure the driver prefers
   • DIn SI units, such as kilograms or litres
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   Answer: D. In SI units, such as kilograms or litres

   Quantities must be in SI units or units acceptable under SI, such as kg or L.

8. Question 8 of 16

   What must happen when someone calls the 24-hour number on a shipping document?

   • AThey are connected to the driver's own cellphone during the trip
   • BThey reach someone with technical information on the goods at once
   • CThey can leave a voicemail message that is checked each morning
   • DThey reach the carrier's dispatcher, but only during office hours
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   Answer: B. They reach someone with technical information on the goods at once

   Section 3.5(1)(j): the number must reach the consignor immediately for technical information, without breaking the caller's connection.

9. Question 9 of 16

   May a consignor show CANUTEC's number as its 24-hour number?

   • AOnly for goods that are imported from the US
   • BYes, any consignor may use it without asking
   • CNo, CANUTEC's number may never be used this way
   • DYes, with written permission from CANUTEC
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   Answer: D. Yes, with written permission from CANUTEC

   Section 3.5(2)(a): CANUTEC's number may be used only if the consignor receives written permission from CANUTEC, after registering.

10. Question 10 of 16

    A shipment needs an approved ERAP. What extra information must the shipping document show?

    • AThe ERAP reference and telephone numbers
    • BThe name of the fire chief where it is delivered
    • CThe street address of CANUTEC's office in Ottawa
    • DThe driver's TDG training certificate number
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    Answer: A. The ERAP reference and telephone numbers

    Section 3.5 requires the ERAP reference number and telephone number when an approved ERAP is required.

11. Question 11 of 16

    Who may sign or make the consignor's certification on a shipping document?

    • AThe truck driver, at the time the load is picked up
    • BA named person who is the consignor or acts for it
    • CThe company name alone, with no person named on it
    • DA Transport Canada inspector, before the trip starts
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    Answer: B. A named person who is the consignor or acts for it

    Section 3.6.1: the certification is made by the consignor or an individual acting for it, and must set out that individual's name.

12. Question 12 of 16

    The driver is in the cab of the power unit. Where must the shipping document be?

    • ALocked inside the trailer, next to the goods
    • BAt the carrier's head office, ready to fax
    • CIn the driver's door pocket or within reach
    • DIn the sleeper berth behind the driver's seat
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    Answer: C. In the driver's door pocket or within reach

    Section 3.7(a) applies while the driver is in the power unit.

13. Question 13 of 16

    The driver leaves the truck to eat lunch. Where may the shipping document be left?

    • ALocked in the glove box so that nobody can take it
    • BOn the driver's seat or in the driver's door pocket
    • CWith the driver, in a pocket inside the restaurant
    • DUnder the mattress in the sleeper berth, out of sight
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    Answer: B. On the driver's seat or in the driver's door pocket

    Section 3.7(b): when the driver is out of the power unit, responders must be able to find the document from the driver's door.

14. Question 14 of 16

    During a multi-stop delivery, the driver drops off 3 of 10 drums. What must the carrier do?

    • ANothing at all until the truck returns to the carrier's yard
    • BRecord the change on the document or an attached page
    • CPhone CANUTEC to report each change in the size of the load
    • DAsk the consignor to send a new set of placards for the rest
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    Answer: B. Record the change on the document or an attached page

    Section 3.5(4) and Transport Canada's bulletin require the carrier to record changes in quantity or number of small containers during transport.

15. Question 15 of 16

    For how long must a consignor be able to produce a copy of a shipping document?

    • ASix months after the goods are delivered
    • BFive years after the end of the trip
    • CTwo years after the date it was prepared
    • DOne year after the date it was signed
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    Answer: C. Two years after the date it was prepared

    Section 3.11: consignors keep copies for two years; carriers for two years after the goods are no longer in transport. Electronic copies are allowed.

16. Question 16 of 16

    With the carrier's agreement, the consignor emails an electronic copy of the shipping document. What must the carrier then do?

    • ANothing more, because the email itself travels with the goods
    • BProduce a shipping document to keep with the goods
    • CAsk the consignor to post a paper copy to the consignee
    • DForward the email to CANUTEC before the truck leaves
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    Answer: B. Produce a shipping document to keep with the goods

    Sections 3.1 and 3.2 allow an electronic copy to be given to a carrier who agrees, but the carrier must then produce a shipping document. Carrying documents only electronically needs an equivalency certificate.

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