CDL · General

While transporting explosives (Class 1) or certain other hazardous materials, what restriction commonly applies to the vehicle?

Correct answer

Restrictions such as attending the vehicle at all times, route restrictions (avoiding tunnels/populated areas where required), and no smoking near the vehicle

  1. A It must travel at maximum speed
  2. B Restrictions such as attending the vehicle at all times, route restrictions (avoiding tunnels/populated areas where required), and no smoking near the vehicle
  3. C It can be left unattended anywhere
  4. D It can ignore all traffic laws

Why this is the answer

Transporting explosives and certain other hazmat involves special restrictions: ATTENDING the vehicle (a qualified person must monitor it; it generally can't be left unattended); ROUTE restrictions (avoiding tunnels, certain bridges, and densely populated areas where required by regulation or local rules); NO SMOKING within a set distance of the vehicle; parking restrictions; secure parking requirements. CDL hazmat. These rules minimize the risk to the public from a hazmat incident. Drivers must know and follow applicable route, parking, attendance, and handling restrictions for the materials they carry. Knowing these common restrictions (attendance, routes, no smoking) for high-hazard materials is commonly tested.
Source: FMCSA CDL Manual — Hazmat, Transport Restrictions

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