Massachusetts HazMat Practice Test 2
40 questions covering hazmat content, drawn from the FMCSA-aligned CDL question pool and the Massachusetts Commercial Driver License Manual.
What this test covers
A separate written exam from General Knowledge, required in every state under 49 CFR 383.71. The pass mark is 80%, fixed federally by 49 CFR 383.135; most states do not publish how many questions it carries. Questions cover nine hazard classes, placarding requirements, shipping papers, loading and unloading procedures, emergency response, and the Hazardous Materials Table. You should know when placards are required, how to use the Emergency Response Guidebook, and the specific rules for transporting different classes of hazardous materials.
Sample HazMat questions
Preview of what is on Practice Test 2. Get it with Pro to take the full 40-question test.
Before loading or unloading a flammable liquid into a cargo tank, the driver must do all of the following EXCEPT:
Within how many feet of a placarded hazardous materials vehicle is smoking strictly prohibited?
Why must a cargo tank be bonded and grounded before loading or unloading a flammable liquid?