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Question:

If you experience a hazardous materials emergency, you should

1. Keep people away from it

2. Prevent smoking and keep open flame away

3. Warn others of the danger of it

4. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Explanation
When you experience an accident with hazardous materials, you should try to: keep people from the scene; communicate the danger to others, in particular emergency services personnel; and try to stop the spread of the problem, such as using a fire extinguisher to keep open flame away if safe to do so.
This question is in Section 1: General Knowledge of our CDL Test Guide. Explore now!
Related Question

Question: How do you calculate the amount of following distance space you have?

Pick a clear landmark, then count off the seconds between the vehicle ahead passing it and you reaching the same landmark

Pick a point on the road (a shadow or landmark, for example) and count the time between the vehicle ahead passing it and you reaching it. This is the simplest and most accurate way to make this calculation.

Question: If you need to establish a warning system at a time when artificial light is not required, what should you use in place of your warning triangles/ flares/reflectors, according to Texas law?

Two red flags

You should always carry a pair of red flags alongside your chosen warning system. These should be deployed 100 feet either side of your stopped vehicle on a two-way roadway, or 100 and 200 feet behind your vehicle on a divided highway. Ideally, a third reflective device will be 10 feet behind your vehicle.

Question: You must drive on a slippery road. Which of these is a good thing to do in such a situation?

1. Slow down gradually.

2. Apply the brakes while on curves.

3. Use a smaller following distance.

Slow down gradually.

Question: You should try to park your vehicle so that

you can pull forward when you leave.

Question: A bus may carry baggage or freight in the passenger area only if it is secured and meets which of the following requirements?

1. The driver can move freely and easily.

2. Any rider can use all exits.

3. Riders are protected from falling or shifting packages.

4. All of the above

All of the above

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