Class C CDL with Hazmat Endorsement Practice Test 1

Question 1

Who must take the passenger transport test?

Accepted Answer

All bus driver applicants.

Answer

All applicants.

Answer

All applicants who are going to drive tankers.

Answer

All applicants who wish to drive a motorcycle.

Question 2

You will lose your CDL for at least three years if _______.

Accepted Answer

If you are caught committing an alcohol-related offense, leave the scene of an accident, or commit a felony while operating a CMV that is placarded for hazardous materials.

Answer

If you are caught committing a serious traffic violation involving a CMV.

Answer

If you have any detectable amount of alcohol under .04%.

Answer

If you are caught committing an alcohol related offense for the second time.

Question 3

You will lose your hazardous materials endorsement if ________.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

If you have been committed to a mental institution.

Answer

If you lose your permanent residency status in the United States.

Answer

If you are convicted in military or civilian court for certain felonies.

Answer

If you are considered to pose a security threat as determined by the Transportation Security Administration.

Question 4

Failing to obey a traffic control device at a railroad crossing could result in you losing your CDL for at least ______ if it is your second similar violation within a three-year period.

Accepted Answer

120 days.

Answer

90 days.

Answer

45 days.

Answer

60 days.

Question 5

For what offense are you able to bypass a commercial motor vehicle disqualification?

Accepted Answer

There are no exemptions.

Answer

Committing a felony involving the use of a CMV.

Answer

Driving a CMV if your blood alcohol concentration is .04% or higher.

Answer

Driving a CMV when the CDL is suspended.

Question 6

Drivers should keep the shipping papers of hazardous materials _______.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed answers.

Answer

On the driver's seat when the driver is out of the vehicle.

Answer

In clear view within immediate reach while the seat belt is fastened.

Answer

In the pouch on the driver's door.

Question 7

If you have air brakes, you will need to check _____.

Accepted Answer

Your air pressure gauge.

Answer

Your oil filter.

Answer

Your tires.

Answer

None of the listed answers.

Question 8

To test your vehicle's hydraulic brakes you should pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. If the pedal moves this indicates _______.

Accepted Answer

There may be a leak or other problem.

Answer

There may be a problem but it doesn't need to be fixed immediately.

Answer

The hydraulic brakes are working.

Answer

You are a very good driver.

Question 9

While driving, the driver of hazardous materials should wear a seat belt and the shipping papers should be ________.

Accepted Answer

Within reach at all times.

Answer

On the driver seat all times.

Answer

Safely hidden.

Answer

In back of the car.

Question 10

Which of the following is a reason brakes fade?

Accepted Answer

Excessive heat.

Answer

Bad driving.

Answer

Insufficient heat.

Answer

Cold weather.