Alaska HazMat Test (AK) 2026

5 out of 5 (45 votes)
80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
If you're preparing for your HazMat endorsement on your commercial driver's license in Alaska, our Alaska HazMat CDL test is the perfect tool for you. This Alaska practice permit test offers an extensive review of all critical topics necessary for passing your HazMat endorsement test. You'll cover essential areas such as identification, handling, transportation, emergency procedures, placarding, and TSA security requirements. Our test ensures you have a well-rounded preparation, emphasizing the crucial aspect of having immediate access to emergency response information while driving, which is vital in case of accidents. The Alaska DMV practice test is designed with a multiple-choice format, similar to the actual written permit test. Each session comprises 20 multiple-choice questions, and you'll need to achieve 16 correct answers to pass. This format helps you practice the process of eliminating incorrect answers to find the right one, which is a key skill for the actual test. The diverse range of questions included in our permit practice test will help you gauge your overall understanding and readiness for the official permit test. One of the key features of our Alaska HazMat test is its accessibility. Whether you're using a mobile device, desktop, or mobile app, you can easily access the test online. This flexibility allows you to prepare at your convenience, fitting your study sessions into your schedule no matter where you are. Upon completing the Alaska DMV HazMat test, you have the opportunity to review your answers. This test review process allows you to go over any hints and explanations for the questions you missed, providing you with valuable insights and helping to reinforce your knowledge. This immediate feedback is an excellent way to identify areas where you need further study and to ensure you are thoroughly prepared for the actual test. Our Alaska HazMat CDL test is more than just a test; it's a comprehensive preparation tool that gives you the confidence and knowledge to excel in your HazMat endorsement test. Start your preparation today and take a significant step toward achieving your CDL HazMat endorsement.
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Sample Alaska HazMat Test Questions

Question 1

What does “RQ” beside a hazardous-material description on a shipping paper indicate?

  1. A. The package contains no other material
  2. B. The shipment has a specified insurance value
  3. C. The material requires refrigerated transportation
  4. D. The shipment includes a hazardous substance in a reportable quantity

Correct answer: D. – The shipment includes a hazardous substance in a reportable quantity

Federal hazardous-materials regulations use RQ to mean reportable quantity. The notation identifies a hazardous substance present in one package at or above its listed reportable quantity, subject to the applicable concentration rules. Alaska’s CDL manual also requires the letters RQ to appear with the shipping description when a reportable quantity is being transported.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 9.3.5, “The Item Description”, 49 CFR § 171.8 — Definitions and abbreviations, 49 CFR § 172.203(c)(2) — Additional description requirements

Question 2

What is the Emergency Response Guidebook, commonly called the ERG?

  1. A. A complete inventory of every hazardous material in commerce
  2. B. A manual limited to natural-disaster response
  3. C. A guide used only for incidents involving radioactive cargo
  4. D. A guide providing initial safety and response information for hazardous-material incidents

Correct answer: D. – A guide providing initial safety and response information for hazardous-material incidents

The ERG is a source of emergency response information for transportation incidents involving hazardous materials. It helps users identify a material and find immediate hazards, protective precautions, and initial methods for handling fires, spills, or leaks. The guide is organized so information can be located using a material’s proper shipping name or identification number.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 9.3.5, “The Item Description”

Question 3

How far must a vehicle carrying hazardous materials be parked from an open fire?

  1. A. At least 100 feet
  2. B. At least 200 feet
  3. C. At least 300 feet
  4. D. At least 500 feet

Correct answer: C. – At least 300 feet

Federal hazardous-materials operating rules prohibit parking a motor vehicle containing hazardous materials within 300 feet of an open fire. The Alaska CDL manual presents the same minimum distance for placarded vehicles. A driver approaching an open fire may proceed only after taking precautions to verify that the vehicle can pass safely without stopping.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 9.6.2, “Parking a Placarded Vehicle Not Transporting Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Explosives”, 49 CFR § 397.11 – Fires

Question 4

When “Poison-Inhalation Hazard” is part of a shipment’s description, the appropriate poison inhalation or poison gas placard is required even for a small quantity.

  1. A. True
  2. B. False

Correct answer: A. – True

Federal placarding rules treat Division 2.3 poison gas and Division 6.1 poison-inhalation-hazard material as Table 1 hazards, requiring placards regardless of quantity. A POISON GAS or POISON INHALATION HAZARD placard must be displayed in addition to other required placards. The exception for less than 1,001 pounds of Table 2 material does not apply.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 9.3.4, “The Shipping Paper”, 49 CFR § 172.504(c), (e) – General placarding requirements, 49 CFR § 172.505(a) – Placarding for subsidiary hazards

Question 5

For a combustible liquid that remains subject to placarding and is carried only in non-bulk packages, when is a placard generally required?

  1. A. At 100 pounds aggregate gross weight
  2. B. At 500 pounds aggregate gross weight
  3. C. At 1,001 pounds aggregate gross weight
  4. D. With any quantity

Correct answer: C. – At 1,001 pounds aggregate gross weight

Federal placarding rules list combustible liquid in Table 2. For non-bulk packages, a vehicle containing less than 1,001 pounds aggregate gross weight of Table 2 material is generally excepted from placarding. At 1,001 pounds or more, the applicable placard is required unless another specific exception applies; bulk packagings are not covered by this weight exception.

Source: Alaska Commercial Driver License Manual — § 9.3.11, “Placard Tables”, 49 CFR § 172.504(c), (e) – General placarding requirements

Question 6

Which description gives the required shape and minimum size of a hazardous-materials placard?

  1. A. An oval at least 250 mm long
  2. B. A diamond exactly 200 mm on each side
  3. C. An upright square at least 250 mm on each side
  4. D. A square-on-point diamond at least 250 mm (9.84 inches) on each side

Correct answer: D. – A square-on-point diamond at least 250 mm (9.84 inches) on each side

Federal hazardous-materials specifications require a placard to be a diamond, also called a square-on-point. Each side must measure at least 250 mm, or 9.84 inches. The prescribed design also includes a solid inner border approximately 12.5 mm inside and parallel to the placard’s edge.

Source: 49 CFR § 172.519(b), (c) – General specifications for placards

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