CDL Hazmat Endorsement Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 15

   You stop near a vehicle carrying flammable liquid. What warning devices should you use?

   • AFusees placed behind the vehicle
   • BBurning flares set close to the truck
   • CReflective triangles or red electric lights
   • DOpen-flame lanterns on the road
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Reflective triangles or red electric lights

   Never use burning flares or fusees near flammable cargo. Use reflective triangles or red electric lights.

2. Question 2 sur 15

   Which routes should placarded hazmat vehicles avoid when possible?

   • ACrowded areas, tunnels and narrow streets
   • BSigned truck routes and bypasses
   • CRoads with truck stops and rest areas
   • DInterstate highways and freeways
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Crowded areas, tunnels and narrow streets

   Unless there is no practical choice, avoid heavily populated areas, crowds, tunnels and narrow streets.

3. Question 3 sur 15

   What must the carrier give a driver hauling Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 explosives?

   • AOnly a road map and the delivery address
   • BNothing beyond the normal shipping papers
   • COnly a spare set of placards for the trip
   • DA written route plan, the rules, and emergency instructions
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. A written route plan, the rules, and emergency instructions

   Carriers must give the driver a written route plan, a copy of Part 397, and emergency procedures, and the driver signs for them.

4. Question 4 sur 15

   What special equipment must you carry when hauling chlorine in a cargo tank?

   • AA gas can and a hand pump
   • BAn approved gas mask and a leak kit
   • CSnow chains and extra cross-links
   • DA spare battery and jumper cables
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. An approved gas mask and a leak kit

   Drivers hauling chlorine must have an approved gas mask and an emergency kit for leaks.

5. Question 5 sur 15

   Which book helps emergency workers decide what to do with a hazmat spill?

   • AThe model CDL manual
   • BThe vehicle owner's manual
   • CThe driver's daily logbook
   • DThe Emergency Response Guidebook
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. The Emergency Response Guidebook

   The DOT Emergency Response Guidebook is used by firefighters and police. It is indexed by shipping name and ID number.

6. Question 6 sur 15

   You are in a hazmat crash. What should you do with the shipping papers?

   • ALeave them locked inside the trailer
   • BThrow them away to avoid confusion
   • CKeep them and give them to responders
   • DHide them in the cab to protect them
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Keep them and give them to responders

   Emergency workers need the shipping papers to know what is in the load.

7. Question 7 sur 15

   After a hazmat crash or leak, where should you keep people?

   • AClose by to help
   • BDownwind of the spill
   • CInside the trailer
   • DFar away and upwind
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Far away and upwind

   Keep people far away from the scene and upwind of the material.

8. Question 8 sur 15

   Material is leaking from a package. What should you NOT do?

   • ACall for help right away
   • BTouch or smell the material
   • CWarn others of the danger
   • DKeep people away from it
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Touch or smell the material

   Never touch or smell leaking material. Find out what it is from the shipping papers and labels.

9. Question 9 sur 15

   Should a driver fight a hazmat fire?

   • ANot unless trained and equipped to do so
   • BYes, by opening the trailer to let smoke out
   • CYes, with any extinguisher
   • DYes, always with water
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Not unless trained and equipped to do so

   Don't try to fight hazardous materials fires unless you have the right training and equipment.

10. Question 10 sur 15

    There may be a fire in your trailer. What should you do before opening the doors?

    • AOpen them quickly to check the load
    • BSpray water in through a small crack
    • CFeel the doors for heat; don't open if hot
    • DDrive faster so the wind cools it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Feel the doors for heat; don't open if hot

    Opening hot doors can feed a fire with air. Feel for heat first.

11. Question 11 sur 15

    After a crash, how far should explosives be moved from vehicles and occupied buildings?

    • AAt least 200 feet
    • BAt least 50 feet
    • CAt least 1 mile
    • DAt least 10 feet
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. At least 200 feet

    If it is safe to unload them, place explosives at least 200 feet from vehicles and occupied buildings.

12. Question 12 sur 15

    What is the phone number of the National Response Center?

    • A1-888-373-7888
    • B911 only
    • C1-800-424-9300
    • D1-800-424-8802
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 1-800-424-8802

    The National Response Center, 1-800-424-8802, takes reports of hazmat spills and passes them to the right agencies.

13. Question 13 sur 15

    What is CHEMTREC?

    • AA type of placard used on tank trucks
    • BA hazard class for chemical waste
    • CA 24-hour hazmat emergency information center
    • DA brand of dry chemical fire extinguisher
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A 24-hour hazmat emergency information center

    CHEMTREC is a 24-hour center that gives emergency workers technical information about hazardous materials.

14. Question 14 sur 15

    After a leak of radioactive material, when may the vehicle be used again?

    • ARight away, once the leaking package is removed
    • BAfter it is washed down with plenty of water
    • CAfter it is parked outside for at least 24 hours
    • DOnly after it is cleaned and checked with a meter
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Only after it is cleaned and checked with a meter

    Notify your dispatcher. The vehicle may not be used until it is decontaminated and checked.

15. Question 15 sur 15

    Which of these is part of the driver's role at a hazmat emergency?

    • AKeeping people away and warning responders
    • BMoving leaking packages by hand
    • CDriving the vehicle away from the scene
    • DCleaning up the spill alone right away
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Keeping people away and warning responders

    Keep people away, limit the spread only if you can do it safely, communicate the danger, and give information to responders.

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.

L’examen réel : Varies by state; usually 30 questions, with 24 correct needed (80%)