Free California CDL HazMat Practice Test 2023

Welcome to the free California CDL hazmat practice test for California drivers. As you know, Hazardous Materials (HazMat) endorsement which allows you to carry a wider range of loads, including those objects with more dangerous items requires more training. As a CDL holder, if you want to expand your horizons, you have to get HazMat. The CDL hazmat questions will test your knowledge of various aspects of the safe transport and handling of hazardous materials. Our California CDL practice test will give you the real experience of the exam as you will be more familiar with both the test format and the subject. The questions are based on the California CDL Handbook and each question has a detailed explanation so that it is very useful for you to learn more about each topic. You can practice with our CDL practice test as often as you want. Good luck and keep driving safely!

Our CDL practice tests:
Based on 2021 CA commercial driver's license manual
Full answers + detailed explanations
Perfect for first-time, renewal applicants
CA CDL HazMat Test format:
30 questions
24 correct answers to pass
80% passing score
List of questions
1.
Who is responsible for safely transporting a hazardous material shipment without delay and keeping the shipping papers in the right place?
2.
If your vehicle is placarded, never drive near open fire unless you:
3.
While loading or unloading a cargo tank, a qualified person must be watching and be within how much feet of the tank?
4.
A hazardous material intended for only transport by water will be indicated by what letter in column 1 of the hazmat table?
5.
You need to warn other motorists of a stopped vehicle which has a tank used for flammable liquid or gases. You may use:
6.
All of the following are responsibilities of the shipper EXCEPT:
7.
Division 1.1 or 1.2 cannot be loaded or transported in which of the following cases?
8.
To stay safe and legal while transporting hazmat, drivers should never:
9.
You should stop ______ feet before the nearest rail.
10.
Entries in the Hazardous Materials Table are shown in what order?
11.
The only exceptions to the shipper's certification requirement are if the package is provided by the carrier, or:
12.
Never park Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives within 5 feet of:
13.
What shape are hazmat placards?
14.
The name of the material on the shipping paper must:
15.
Signs identifying the hazard class of the cargo and placed on the outside of the vehicle are known as:
16.
A vehicle placarded for hazardous materials must have placards on ____ sides.
17.
If a hazmat load does not have properly prepared shipping papers available, you should:
18.
The shipping description of a hazmat on the shipping paper must include all of the following EXCEPT:
19.
The transporter of hazardous waste must ensure he ______.
20.
Who is responsible for packaging, labeling and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?