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- Some hazardous materials are not allowed on certain roadways unless permits are obtained
- To allow drivers without a hazardous materials endorsement to drive a placarded vehicle
- None of these answers are correct
- So that dangerous chemicals can be transported without placards
Quote From The CDL Manual:
Some locations require permits to transport certain explosives or bulk hazardous wastes. States and counties also may require drivers to follow special hazardous materials routes. The federal government may require permits or exemptions for special hazardous materials cargo such as rocket fuel. Find out about permits, exemptions and special routes for places you drive.
- A yellow banner on the front and back of the truck displaying the type of hazardous material on-board
- An orange "HAZMAT Certified" window sticker on the passenger side of the windshield
- A red square warning sign on all 4 sides of the vehicle
- Diamond-shaped warning signs on all 4 sides of the vehicle
Quote From The CDL Manual:
The regulations require vehicles transporting certain types or quantities of hazardous materials to display diamond-shaped, square-on-point, warning signs called placards.
- Your employer or a designated representative is required to provide periodic testing and training
- Both of these statements are false
- Hazardous materials employers are required to keep a record of training that each employee has received
- Both of these statements are true
Quote From The CDL Manual:
The regulations require training and testing for all drivers involved in transporting hazardous materials. Your employer or a designated representative is required to provide this training and testing. Hazardous materials employers are required to keep a record of that training on each employee as long as that employee is working with hazardous materials, and for 90 days thereafter. The regulations require that hazardous materials employees be trained and tested at least once every three years.
The regulations also require that drivers have special training before driving a vehicle transporting certain flammable gas materials or highway route controlled quantities of radioactive materials. In addition, drivers transporting cargo tanks and portable tanks must receive specialized training. Each driver's employer or designated representative must provide such training.
- Diamond-shaped, square-on-point warning signs which indicate hazardous materials are loaded on a truck
- Rectangular banners displaying the hazard type on a given trailer
- Square shaped warning signs which indicate hazardous materials are loaded on a truck
- Audible warning devices placed inside a trailer so that when the trailer doors open, the warning devices activate
Quote From The CDL Manual:
The regulations require vehicles transporting certain types or quantities of hazardous materials to display diamond-shaped, square-on-point, warning signs called placards.
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Quote From The CDL Manual:
Hazardous materials are products that pose a risk to health, safety and property during transportation. The term often is shortened to HAZMAT, which you may see on road signs, or HM in government regulations.
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Quote From The CDL Manual:
Hazardous materials are products that pose a risk to health, safety and property during transportation. The term often is shortened to HAZMAT, which you may see on road signs, or HM in government regulations.
- All levels of government
- Local and city levels of government only
- State levels of government only
- Federal levels of government only
Quote From The CDL Manual:
Because of the risks involved and the potential consequences these risks impose, the handling of hazardous material is very heavily regulated by all levels of government.
- Flammable or combustible products
- Cargo which may be explosive
- Products that pose a risk to health, safety and property during transportation.
- All statements are correct
Quote From The CDL Manual:
Hazardous materials are products that pose a risk to health, safety and property during transportation. The term often is shortened to HAZMAT, which you may see on road signs, or HM in government regulations. Hazardous materials include explosives, various types of gas, solids, flammable and combustible liquid, and other materials. Because of the risks involved and the potential consequences these risks impose, the handling of hazardous material is very heavily regulated by all levels of government.
- Hold a CDL with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Any of these are ways to carry hazardous materials that require placards
- Acquire a temporary HAZMAT permit
- Receive a written Permission Of Endorsement Exemption (POEE) from the shipper
Quote From The CDL Manual:
You must have a CDL with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement before driving vehicles carrying hazardous materials that require placards. You must pass a security background check and a written exam about the regulations and requirements to get this endorsement
TruckingTruth's Advice:
Under no circumstance should you transport a Hazardous Materials placarded vehicle unless you hold a valid CDL with a HAZMAT endorsement.
- Combustible liquids
- Flammable gas
- Dangerous animals
- Explosives
Quote From The CDL Manual:
Hazardous materials include explosives, various types of gas, solids, flammable and combustible liquid, and other materials.
TruckingTruth's Advice:
There are many dangerous types of cargo which can be considered hazardous but not specifically classified as hazardous materials.