Passing the written portion of the CDL Test is not very difficult if you have the proper training materials. Below you will find links to a number of different free online CDL practice tests, along with other training materials to help you prepare for truck driving school or company-sponsored CDL training. To help you prepare for your CDL training, we also have:
1. You must have placards for explosives, poison gas or radioactive materials exceeding...
A. 10 pounds
B. 10 cartons
C. 100 pounds
D. Any amount
2. If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.
A. dual
B. radial
C. bias
D. treaded
3. A vehicle placarded for Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives...
A. may never be left unattended under any condition
B. may be left unattended in a safe haven
C. may never be parked on private property
D. may not be parked on the cosignee's property
4. If you are required to stop at railroad crossings, you must...
A. Stop 15 to 50 feet before the nearest rail
B. Remember to never shift gears while crossing tracks
C. Proceed only when you are sure no train is coming
D. All of the above
5. Some hazardous materials may not be loaded together with other hazardous materials. The prohibited combinations are listed in the...
A. Hazardous Materials Table
B. Hazardous Waste Manifest
C. Segregation and Separation Chart
D. List of Hazardous Materials and Reportable Quantities
6. The shipping papers for hazardous materials can be found...
A. In a pouch on the driver's door
B. In clear view, within reach while driving
C. On the driver's seat when out of the vehicle
D. Any of the above locations
7. Which of the following statements about loading and unloading cargo tanks is false?
A. The person in attendance must be aware of the danger
B. The person in attendance must be within 50 ft. of the tanker
C. The person attending the tanker must have a clear view of it
D. The person in attendance must be authorized and able to move the vehicle
8. The floor liner for explosives may not...
A. Contain steel or iron
B. Contain nails or screws
C. Contain cracks or holes
D. Contain any of the above
9. It is acceptable to use a placard with the word DANGEROUS if...
A. You load less than 5000 pounds of specified materials at one place
B. You have two or more specified materials which total more than 1000 lbs.
C. both A & B above
D. either A or B above
10. A "transport index" relates to products that are...
A. Meant for human consumption
B. Liquid
C. Radioactive
D. Overweight
11. On the Hazardous Materials Table, proper shipping names are shown...
A. in plain type and in alphabetical order
B. so you know not to transport that shipment
C. in italic type and loading order
D. so you know you can transport that shipment without placards
12. Product ID numbers must appear on each side and both ends of a tank containing...
A. Hazardous materials exceeding 500 gallons
B. Food products exceeding 1000 gallons
C. Hazardous materials exceeding 1000 gallons
D. None of the above
13. The hazardous materials identification number is important because...
A. The shipper must include it on the package
B. Police use the number to identify the material after an accident
C. The shipper must include it on the shipping papers
D. All of the above
14. The basic shipment of a hazardous product must include...
A. The product's name and identification number
B. The proper shipping name and the hazard class
C. The proper shipping name, hazard class and identification number
D. The shipper's name, the hazard class and a placard
15. In the event of an accident involving hazardous materials, you should first...
A. Try to put out any fires
B. Move leaking material out of the way
C. Send someone for help and warn others of the danger
D. Move your tractor away from the scene
You can return to the CDL Practice Test Main Page or choose from the following:
For more help preparing for your CDL exam we highly recommend:
- Our CDL Manuals - free download - manuals for each state
- Our CDL Practice Tests - free, online tests for all endorsements
- Our Pre-Trip Inspection Study Guide - this will really help you prepare!
- Our Pre-Trip Inspection Flash Cards which are really hard and incredibly helpful
- Our Ask A Driver Page or article category for passing the CDL exam which has some interesting insights
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