Minnesota HazMat Practice Test (MN) 2

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Sample Minnesota HazMat Test Questions

Question 1

How must hazardous-material packages be secured inside a vehicle?

  1. A Placed along the trailer walls without restraints
  2. B Loaded as close as possible to the driver
  3. C Secured against shifting during transportation
  4. D Stacked above all nonhazardous cargo

Correct answer: C – Secured against shifting during transportation

The Minnesota CDL manual teaches that hazardous-material containers must be braced to prevent movement. Federal regulations require packages that are not permanently attached to the vehicle to be secured against shifting, including relative movement between packages. Packages with valves or fittings must also be positioned to minimize the likelihood of damage.

Source: Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 9.4.1, “General Loading Requirements”, 49 CFR § 177.834(a) – General requirements

Question 2

Where should you look for the shipment’s emergency-response telephone number?

  1. A In the Emergency Response Guidebook
  2. B On the vehicle placards
  3. C On the hazardous-material shipping paper
  4. D On all three of these items

Correct answer: C – On the hazardous-material shipping paper

Unless an exception applies, the hazardous-material shipping paper must include an emergency-response telephone number. Emergency responders use that number to obtain detailed information about the material involved in a fire, spill, or other incident. The ERG provides general response guidance, while placards communicate the type of hazard rather than the shipment’s contact number.

Source: Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 9.3.5, “The Item Description”, 49 CFR § 172.604 – Emergency response telephone number

Question 3

What do the symbols “A” and “W” in Column 1 of the Hazardous Materials Table indicate?

  1. A The material is exempt from all requirements when shipped by air or vessel
  2. B The entry applies only to highway and rail transportation
  3. C The shipping name is limited to domestic transportation
  4. D The entry is generally subject to the HMR only for air or vessel transportation, subject to listed exceptions

Correct answer: D – The entry is generally subject to the HMR only for air or vessel transportation, subject to listed exceptions

An “A” denotes material generally subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations only when offered or intended for transportation by aircraft. A “W” applies similarly to transportation by vessel. The rule contains exceptions for hazardous substances and hazardous wastes, and an entry may be used for another mode if all requirements applicable to that entry are met.

Source: 49 CFR § 172.101(b)(2), (6) – Purpose and use of the hazardous materials table

Question 4

What is the meaning of a plus sign (+) in Column 1 of the Hazardous Materials Table?

  1. A Use the listed shipping name, hazard class, and packing group even if the material does not meet that class definition
  2. B Use the shipping name only for international transportation
  3. C The shipping name is limited to domestic transportation
  4. D A technical name is unnecessary for this generic entry

Correct answer: A – Use the listed shipping name, hazard class, and packing group even if the material does not meet that class definition

A plus sign fixes the proper shipping name, hazard class, and packing group assigned to that entry. Those entries are used without regard to whether the material meets the definition of the listed class, packing group, or another hazard class, unless an authorized alternative shipping name applies.

Source: Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 9.3.3, “Lists of Regulated Products”, 49 CFR § 172.101(b)(1) – Purpose and use of the hazardous materials table

Question 5

When loading a cargo tank with Class 3 material through an open filling hole, when must the bonding connection be maintained?

  1. A Only after the liquid begins flowing
  2. B From before the filling hole is opened until after the last filling hole is closed
  3. C Only while the tank is being unloaded
  4. D Only when the vehicle’s engine remains running

Correct answer: B – From before the filling hole is opened until after the last filling hole is closed

When a cargo tank is loaded through an open filling hole, the required electrical connection must be made before any filling hole is opened. It must remain connected until after the last filling hole has been closed. This procedure helps neutralize static charges that could ignite flammable vapors.

Source: Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 9.5.3, “Flammable Liquids”, 49 CFR § 177.837(c)(1) – Class 3 (flammable liquid) materials

Question 6

Except for a brief operational necessity, how far must a vehicle carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 explosives be parked from a bridge or tunnel?

  1. A At least 5 feet
  2. B At least 100 feet
  3. C At least 300 feet
  4. D At least 500 feet

Correct answer: C – At least 300 feet

A vehicle containing Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 material generally may not be parked within 300 feet of a bridge, tunnel, dwelling, or place where people work or gather. A limited exception applies when operational necessities briefly require parking and no other location is practicable.

Source: Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 9.6.1, “Parking with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 Explosives”, 49 CFR § 397.7(a)(3) – Parking

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