Pennsylvania CDL Hazmat 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

Accelerating roughly is:

Encouraged at slow speeds.
Encouraged at all speeds.
Discouraged, as it may cause damage to the vehicle.
Discouraged, as it may confuse other drivers.

Q.2

A person working on a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of a road:

Will likely pay attention to traffic on the road.
May be focused on the repair and not paying attention to roadway traffic.
Is exempt from traffic laws.
Should not be assisted.

Q.3

During a trip, which shut-off valves should be open?

All shut-off valves should be open.
The rear shut-off valves should be open.
All shut-off valves should be in the open position, except the rear shut-off valves.
No shut-off valves should be open.

Q.4

When coupling a trailer:

Make sure to couple matching glad hands.
Any glad hand can be connected to any other glad hand.
It is best to leave one glad hand unattached.
Only one set of glad hands should be connected.

Q.5

A pre-trip vehicle inspection:

Is not required if the driver regularly uses the vehicle.
Is not required for trips under 100 miles.
Is only to be performed by a mechanic.
Is required by law.

Q.6

Hazardous materials may be transported:

By any driver with a CDL.
By any driver, as long as the total weight of the hazardous materials are under 50 pounds.
By any driver in a rural area.
By a driver with a CDL and HazMat endorsement.

Q.7

HazMat endorsement holders must be fingerprinted:

Once every year.
Every time the endorsement is renewed.
Only once.
Before transporting each HazMat load.

Q.8

A loss of air pressure in the emergency line will cause:

The suspension springs to extend.
The tractor protection valve to open.
The rear trailer to detach from the combination.
The emergency brakes to activate.

Q.9

Emergency response information provided by the shipper must include:

Any risks of fire or explosion.
Value of the materials.
Driver information.
How many people should respond in the event of an accident.

Q.10

If you are driving so slowly that you could impede other vehicles, you should:

Stay in the left lane.
Drive with your emergency flashers activated.
Not use any lights.
Wave an arm out of your window.

Q.11

What can change the height of a vehicle?

Color
Length
Weight
Number of windows

Q.12

Areas of the road that are shaded:

Usually do not freeze.
Usually do not contain moisture, so they can’t freeze.
Will remain slick after ice on other areas of the road has melted.
Should always be avoided.

Q.13

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

Decreases your braking distance.
Increases your braking distance.
Creates a loud squeaking noise when being used.
Helps to ensure control while braking.

Q.14

When changing lanes, you should:

Move quickly before other vehicles get into the lane you wish to occupy.
Move slowly, in case another vehicle is in the lane you wish to occupy.
Not use your turn signal.
Never use the right lane.

Q.15

How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine
Four to five

Q.16

Which of the following is not an example of a shipping paper?

Shipping orders
Bills of lading
Manifests
Directions

Q.17

What is the number one cause of death and injury in work zones?

Speeding drivers
Careless behavior by construction workers
Drivers driving too slowly
Equipment placed in the roadway

Q.18

After the engine is started, warning lights and buzzers should all:

Stay on.
Flicker occasionally.
Turn off right away.
Turn off once the vehicle begins moving.

Q.19

Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly if:

The trailer is straight.
There is no trailer attached to the tractor.
The vehicle is on a slight incline.
The vehicle is on a slight decline.

Q.20

Which of the following is most likely to result in hydroplaning?

Using tires with worn tread
Using properly inflated tires
Using new tires
Traveling at speeds under 10 mph

Q.21

Hazardous materials laws are controlled by:

Local regulations.
State regulations.
Federal regulations.
All levels of government.

Q.22

If you must make a quick stop while transporting liquids, one safe option is to:

Use the controlled braking method.
Turn while braking.
Apply the parking brake.
Apply the brakes with minimal pressure.

Q.23

When loading or unloading explosive materials, you should:

Keep the engine running.
Turn off the engine.
Use sharp-pointed tools to open the packages.
Toss packages.

Q.24

When backing a trailer, how should you turn the steering wheel?

Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go.
Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction opposite of where you want the trailer to go.
It doesn’t matter.
It depends on where the trailer is being backed.

Q.25

If driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, you can prevent your vehicle from rolling backward when starting from a stop by:

Partly engaging the clutch before removing your foot from the brake pedal.
Placing the vehicle in reverse before moving forward.
Fully engaging the clutch before removing your foot from the brake pedal.
Placing the vehicle in neutral before moving forward.

Q.26

The service air line is attached to the:

Relay valves.
Supply line.
Emergency air line.
Steering wheel.

Q.27

Which of the following is not a sign of a person being drowsy?

Frequent blinking
Drifting from your lane
Feeling hungry
Yawning

Q.28

Which of the following is not a rule for using turn signals?

Signal early.
Signal continuously.
Cancel your signal once your turn or lane change is complete.
Don’t signal unless another vehicle is close.

Q.29

Containers of hazardous materials must be:

Packed in larger brown-colored containers.
Braced to prevent movement during transportation.
Made of cardboard.
A maximum of four feet tall.

Q.30

How could you reduce your stress while driving?

Drink a caffeinated beverage
Talk on your cell phone
Gesture at other drivers
Listen to calming music

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