CDL Hazmat Transport
Master the essential hazardous materials transportation rules tested on the CDL General Knowledge exam. These 28 flashcards cover placarding requirements, shipping papers, emergency response, and driver responsibilities for safely transporting hazmat loads.
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Question 1
How many hazard classes are there in the DOT hazardous materials classification system?
Answer
There are 9 hazard classes, ranging from explosives (Class 1) to miscellaneous hazardous materials (Class 9).
Question 2
What hazard class covers flammable liquids?
Answer
Class 3 covers flammable liquids, such as gasoline and diesel fuel.
Question 3
What hazard class covers explosives?
Answer
Class 1 covers explosives, which are divided into six divisions (1.1 through 1.6) based on the type of explosion hazard.
Question 4
What does the term 'forbidden material' mean in hazmat transport?
Answer
Forbidden materials are hazardous materials that may never be transported by any mode of transportation under any circumstances.
Question 5
What hazard class covers poison gases and flammable gases?
Answer
Class 2 covers gases, including flammable gases (Division 2.1), non-flammable gases (Division 2.2), and poison gases (Division 2.3).
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