The basic description of a hazardous material includes the hazard class, the identification number and the proper shipping name. Which one must appear first in the shipping paper?
Answer: A
The identification number.
When a shipper completes the shipping label the correct order of information on the label is the ID number first, then the proper shipping name, followed by the hazard classification or division, and packaging group.
All choices
- AThe identification number.
- BThe hazard class.
- CThe proper shipping name.
Why the other answers are wrong
B. The hazard class.
Choice B is wrong because the identification number must appear first, not the hazard class.
C. The proper shipping name.
Choice C is wrong because the proper shipping name follows the identification number and does not appear first.
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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