You are transporting hazardous materials. When you are not behind the wheel, the shipping papers must be on the driver's seat or:
Answer: B
In the driver's door pouch.
Whenever transporting hazardous materials you must leave the shipping papers in the driver's door pouch or within arms reach. If you exit the vehicle leave the paperwork on the driver's seat so they are immediately accessible.
All choices
- AOn your person.
- BIn the driver's door pouch.
- COn the dashboard in clear view.
Why the other answers are wrong
A. On your person.
Shipping papers must be within reach but not necessarily on your person; the driver's door pouch is the required location.
C. On the dashboard in clear view.
The dashboard is not an approved location for shipping papers when not behind the wheel.
CDL HAZMAT Test Info
Questions on Exam
30
Passing Score
80%
Time Limit
Typically 30 minutes; varies by testing location
The HAZMAT test content is federally standardized, so this question applies in every state. Age limits, fees, and testing procedures do vary — check your state's CDL requirements.
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