You are behind the wheel of a truck carrying a hazardous material shipment. The shipping papers must be on the pouch on the driver's door or in:
Answer: A
Clear view within your reach.
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
- AClear view within your reach.
- BThe glove compartment.
- CA pouch on the inside of the trailer door.
Why the other answers are wrong
B. The glove compartment.
Choice B is wrong because shipping papers must be within clear view and reach, not stored in the glove compartment.
C. A pouch on the inside of the trailer door.
Choice C is wrong because shipping papers must be accessible to the driver, not placed on the inside of the trailer door.
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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