New York CDL HazMat study plan

Define each of the nine hazard classes and, for each, state one example material and its primary hazard

Explain the difference between a hazard class and a division, and list the divisions within Class 1, Class 2, and Class 7

Locate and interpret the hazard class number, division number, and compatibility group letter on a placard description

Identify the four-digit UN/NA identification number format and explain when it appears in parentheses on shipping papers

List every required entry on a hazardous materials shipping paper and state the correct order of the basic description

Explain the emergency response telephone number requirement and the conditions under which it must be monitored

Distinguish between the shipper's and the carrier's responsibilities for shipping paper accuracy

Describe the retention and accessibility rules for shipping papers while driving, including the front-seat and door-pocket rules

Match placard specifications to hazard classes and identify which classes do not require placards in ordinary transport

State the 1,001-pound aggregate gross weight threshold and apply it to a mixed-load scenario

Explain the DANGEROUS and RESIDUE placard rules and when the word INHALATION HAZARD must appear

Describe where placards must be placed on a trailer, container, or bulk package and the visibility requirements

Define the three hazmat loading and parking rules that restrict parking within 5 feet of a roadway, near open flames, and in tunnels

Explain segregation requirements for incompatible materials and identify common incompatible pairs

Describe securement, blocking, and bracing requirements specific to hazmat loads

State the rules for transporting hazardous materials in a passenger-carrying vehicle or bus

Describe the communication requirements during an emergency, including who notifies whom and what information must be passed

Explain the purpose and required contents of the Emergency Response Guidebook, including the yellow, blue, orange, and green sections

Walk through the guidebook lookup process from a UN number to an initial isolation distance

Identify when to use Table 1 versus Table 2 for isolation and protective action distances

List the hazmat endorsement eligibility requirements, including the TSA security threat assessment process and disqualifying factors

Explain the causes and consequences of out-of-service orders related to hazmat violations

Describe the inspection and roadside-inspection expectations specific to hazmat vehicles

State the penalties for moving violations in a hazmat vehicle and for failing to stop at a railroad crossing

Explain the requirements for cargo tanks, including rollover protection, emergency shutoffs, and retest dates

Describe bulk package marking and the difference between bulk and non-bulk packaging

State the rules for transporting radioactive materials, including exclusive-use and safe havens

Identify the special rules for Class 1 explosives, including compatibility groups and the ban on smoking

Complete full-length timed practice tests under exam conditions and score consistently above 80 percent

Re-drill every missed question from weeks 1 through 7 until each is answered correctly twice in a row

Recite the nine hazard classes, the placarding threshold, and the basic shipping-paper order from memory

Review the New York-specific rules that differ from the federal baseline