True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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1.
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A hazmat “placard” is a sign put on the outside of a vehicle
carrying hazardous materials and on bulk packages of hazardous materials to identify the hazard class
of the hazmat cargo.
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2.
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The intent of the hazardous materials regulations is to contain the material,
communicate the risk and assure safe drivers and equipment. 
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3.
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A placard like the one shown here is used by a driver to communicate to the
public that there is a risk of danger. 
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4.
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Shipping papers describing hazardous materials can be stored with the hazardous
materials being transported.
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5.
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A hazardous materials identification number must appear on cargo tanks and other
bulk packaging that contains hazardous materials.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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6.
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There are three (3) things you need to know to decide which placards, if any,
are required. Which of the following do you NOT need to know:
a. | Material’s hazard class. | b. | The name of the shipper. | c. | The amount being
shipped. | d. | The amount of all hazardous materials of all classes on your
vehicle. |
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7.
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A hazardous materials identification number must appear on which of the
following:
a. | The package. | b. | The shipping paper as part of the shipping
description. | c. | Cargo tanks and other bulk packaging. | d. | All of the
above. |
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8.
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Drivers must keep hazardous materials shipping papers in a pouch on the
driver’s door, OR:
a. | On file with the shipper. | b. | In the glove compartment. | c. | Anywhere on the
vehicle. | d. | In clear view within the driver’s reach. |
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9.
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When a shipper prepares a hazardous materials shipment, they must sign a
“Shipper’s Certification.” What is the “Shipper’s
Certification”?
a. | The shipper certifying that the materials are not hazardous. | b. | The shipper
certifying that the materials are hazardous. | c. | The shipper certifying that the shipment was
packaged in accordance with the hazmat rules. | d. | The shipper certifying to the driver the
contents of the shipment. |
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10.
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The intent of the hazardous materials regulations is to assure safe drivers and
equipment, contain the material and ______________ .
a. | Tax shippers correctly. | b. | Prosecute drivers
criminally. | c. | Communicate the risk. | d. | All of the
above. |
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