NC CDL HazMat study plan

Define the nine hazard classes and their divisions from memory, including the difference between Division 1.1 and 1.4 and between Division 6.1 and 6.2

List the driver responsibilities that trigger under 49 CFR Part 397, including parking, routing, and attendance rules, and state when each applies

Match each placard name and design to its hazard class without looking at a reference, covering both primary and subsidiary placards

Explain when placards are required versus when they are optional, including the 1,001-pound rule and the exception for 1.4 explosives

Identify the marking requirements for a non-bulk package, including UN identification number, proper shipping name, and orientation arrows

Describe the required contents and order of a shipping paper entry, including proper shipping name, hazard class, UN number, packing group, and total quantity

Explain the emergency response information requirement and list the three acceptable sources a shipper may use

Demonstrate how to locate a guide number in the Emergency Response Guidebook from a UN number and from a proper shipping name

State the retention and accessibility rules for shipping papers, including where they must be kept while driving and what to do during a roadside inspection

Identify the shipper and carrier responsibilities that split under the regulations, and name who is responsible for each shipping paper field

Apply the segregation table to at least six paired combinations of hazard classes and state which pairs may not be loaded together

Explain blocking and bracing requirements for hazardous materials loads, including the use of dunnage, load locks, and void fillers

Describe the rules for loading explosives, including compatibility groups and the separation of detonators from other explosives

Identify the labeling requirements for non-bulk packages and the difference between a label and a placard

List the conditions under which a placarded load must never be left unattended and the exceptions for short stops

Contrast cargo tanks, portable tanks, and bulk packages in terms of construction, capacity thresholds, and marking requirements

Explain the attendance and surveillance rules for cargo tanks and portable tanks, including when a qualified person must stay within 100 feet

Describe the inspection points a driver checks on a cargo tank before loading, including valves, domes, vents, and grounding

State the filling limits for liquids in tanks, including the outage and expansion allowance for temperature change

Identify the unloading procedures for a cargo tank, including bonding, grounding, and the sequence for opening and closing valves

Outline the first responder actions for a spill, including isolation distance, notification, and the decision to evacuate upwind versus downwind

Explain the incident reporting requirements, including when and to whom a written report must be filed and what it must contain

Describe the special handling rules for radioactive materials, including exclusive-use shipments, transport index, and survey requirements

List the precautions for poisonous materials, including inhalation hazards, the poison-inhalation-hazard designation, and the required response

Describe the handling of corrosive materials, including the risk of contact, the use of personal protective equipment, and the reaction of acids with metals

Explain the classification, marking, and placarding of explosives, including the 1.1 through 1.6 divisions and compatibility groups

Describe the hazards of radioactive materials and the meaning of the three labels, including the transport index and its role in segregation

Identify the placarding and marking rules that apply specifically to Division 6.1 and Class 8 materials, including subsidiary placards

Apply the ERG to three different incidents involving explosives, radioactive materials, and corrosives, and explain the isolation distances

Describe the driver's role in securing the scene and preserving evidence after an incident involving a placarded load

Explain the security awareness requirements for hazardous materials drivers, including recognizing suspicious behavior and reporting it

Describe the security plan requirement and the elements a plan must contain, including personnel, facility, and en-route security

List safe driving practices specific to placarded loads, including following distance, speed on curves, and behavior in tunnels and construction zones

Explain the communication requirements during a security incident, including who to call and what information to give

Describe the en-route security measures for high-consequence loads, including parking, communication checks, and route planning

Complete a timed full-length practice exam and score every domain separately to find weak areas

Re-drill the two lowest-scoring domains with focused review and a second set of practice items

Recite from memory the placard thresholds, shipping paper field order, and cargo tank inspection points

Explain the segregation rules and the special handling rules for each of the four special hazard categories without notes

Review every missed item from the practice exam and write the correct rule and its source for each