Georgia CDL Hazmat study plan

Define the nine hazard classes and their divisions, and state the defining property of each, from memory

Explain the difference between a hazard class and a division, and give two examples where the division changes handling rules

Identify the placard and label name that corresponds to each class and division

Locate and interpret the shipping paper, marking, labeling, and placarding requirements as the four communication pillars, and state what each pillar must convey

Distinguish the roles of shipper, carrier, loader, and driver under the regulations, and list two duties unique to each

Define key terms including hazardous material, hazardous substance, hazardous waste, marine pollutant, and reportable quantity

Explain when a material that is not listed still qualifies as hazardous, and describe how to research an unlisted material

Summarize the training requirements for hazmat employees, including the required content areas and the recertification interval

Read a sample shipping paper and correctly identify the basic description, hazard class, UN number, packing group, and total quantity

Explain the required sequence and placement of shipping paper entries, and describe the emergency response telephone requirement

Describe when the shipper must provide emergency response information and what that information must contain

List the situations in which shipping papers must be within the driver's reach and when they may be kept elsewhere

Match each required label to its hazard class and explain the difference between a label and a placard

Determine when a vehicle must be placarded and when the DANGEROUS placard or a placard exception applies

Describe marking requirements for packages, including UN numbers, orientation arrows, and the limited quantity mark

Explain the rules for placard placement, visibility, and the use of placards on bulk packaging

Explain the segregation table and identify which hazard classes must not be loaded together

Describe loading and unloading procedures for cylinders, bulk tanks, and mixed loads, including bracing and securement

State the rules for parking a placarded vehicle, including attended-vehicle and routing considerations

Describe the requirements for cargo heaters, smoking, and other ignition sources around placarded loads

Explain the driver's responsibilities when loading and unloading, including verification of shipping papers against the load

Describe the communication and reporting requirements after a hazmat incident, including when and to whom notice is given

List the immediate actions at the scene of a spill or leak, in order, and explain when to evacuate rather than contain

Identify the emergency response information sources a driver may rely on and explain how to use them under time pressure

Describe security awareness requirements, including recognizing suspicious behavior, securing the vehicle, and reporting threats

Explain the driver's role in preventing unauthorized access to a placarded load and the risks of unattended vehicles

Summarize the reporting thresholds and the difference between an incident that requires notice and one that does not

Describe post-incident documentation, including what records must be kept and for how long

Complete a full-length practice test under timed conditions and score it by domain

Re-study the two weakest domains and rewrite the notes for each in your own words

Recite the hazard classes, placarding rule, and incident notification steps from memory without notes

Review every missed practice question and write the correct rule beside it