CLP Hazardous Materials Transportation

Question 1

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for regulating the transportation of hazardous materials by road?

Accepted Answer

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Question 2

What document must accompany a shipment of hazardous materials and be accessible to the driver at all times?

Accepted Answer

Shipping papers

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Bill of lading only

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Cargo manifest

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Hazmat permit

Question 3

Where must shipping papers for hazardous materials be placed when the driver is away from the vehicle?

Accepted Answer

On the driver's seat or in the door pouch on the driver's side

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Locked in the cab

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In the trailer with the cargo

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Mailed to the receiving facility

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a hazardous material placard?

Accepted Answer

A diamond-shaped sign displayed on the vehicle identifying the hazard class

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A written permit attached to the cab

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A color-coded stripe on the trailer

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A document carried by the driver listing all cargo

Question 5

A driver transporting hazardous materials must have a hazardous materials endorsement on their CDL. What does this endorsement require the driver to pass?

Accepted Answer

A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check and a written knowledge test

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Only a physical examination

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A road skills test in a hazmat vehicle

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An OSHA certification course

Question 6

Which hazard class is assigned to flammable liquids?

Accepted Answer

Class 3

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Class 1

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Class 2

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Class 5

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) that drivers transporting hazardous materials should carry?

Accepted Answer

To provide first responders and drivers with guidance on handling hazmat emergencies

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To record delivery receipts for hazmat shipments

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To calculate the correct number of placards needed

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To document the driver's hazmat training history