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Free Montana CDL HazMat Practice Test 2025

Part of mandatory Entry-Level Driver Training Course Based on 2025 MT commercial driver's license manualAvailable in EN, ES
30questions
6mistakes allowed
80%passing score

The vistas of Montana include the steep grades and winter snow of its mountainous regions (notably the Rockies) and the agricultural areas of the eastern plains with their expansive flatlands. Because the U.S. government has deemed certain materials hazardous, there are distinct advantages for drivers who obtain the right to transport these materials. Adding the Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) endorsement to your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a fantastic way to expand your job opportunities and increase your earning potential!

In the Treasure State, hazardous materials transported include agricultural chemicals, oil and gas products, propane, mining explosives, and hazardous waste. Some prominent organizations in Montana, such as ConocoPhillips in Billings (a major player in the oil and gas industry), ExxonMobil Refinery also in Billings (transporter of refined petroleum products), Western States Equipment Company in Missoula (provides heavy equipment, including materials related to mining and construction), Phillips 66 in Laurel (specializes in refined petroleum and chemical transport), and Montana Rail Link in Missoula (a critical transporter of industrial goods, including hazardous materials for the agriculture and energy sectors) rely on Hazmat drivers. They are just a few of the many companies in the Big Sky Country requiring this endorsement.

“So, how exactly do I get this endorsement?” We’re glad you asked! Montana’s industry needs drivers like you. The process starts with a mandatory fingerprinting and background check conducted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Do this right away as the results from TSA can take weeks, which you can use to study and practice for the second step: the MVD knowledge test. This test covers federal regulations, substance handling, packaging, quantity limits, and transport configurations for hazardous materials. With a score of 80% on Montana’s 30-question knowledge test, you will pass the test (Montana CDL Handbook 2025).

If it all sounds overwhelming, don’t worry! Our online Montana MVD Hazmat Endorsement practice test are designed to avoid unnecessary information and resemble what you will face on the official MVD test. You will receive immediate feedback on each response, so you’ll learn quickly without waiting until the end for corrections. Once you receive your TSA results and feel prepared, you’ll visit the MVD with the necessary documents, pay the fees, and pass the test.

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Perfect for

  • First-time MT CDL and CLP applicants
  • CDL holders adding endorsements
  • MT CDL renewal applicants
MT commercial driver's license

What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions30
How many correct answers to pass24
Passing score80%
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List of questions (classic view)

  1. What action should you take if you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop but there is no phone available?
  2. Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?
  3. Cargo tanks are
  4. The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
  5. When shippers package the material, they are trying to
  6. What is the purpose of a driver placarding his or her vehicle?
  7. Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 materials?
  8. You must NEVER smoke or perform any activity involving fire within 25 feet of
  9. To determine if you need to use placards, which of the following is NOT something you need to know?
  10. Which of the following hazard classes uses a transport index to determine how much of it can be loaded on a single vehicle for transport?
  11. Which of the following materials are acceptable floor liners for transporting Division 1.1 or 1.2 materials?
  12. If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from the traveled portion of the roadway?
  13. If you are already carrying 100 pounds of silver cyanide, what precautions must you take if you are given papers at a dock to carry 100 cartons of battery acid?
  14. In what location must you keep your shipping papers that describe any hazardous materials?
  15. If you are carrying Division 1.2 or 1.3 materials, how far away must you park from a bridge, tunnel, or building?
  16. What are the major differences between cargo tanks and portable tanks?
  17. Which of the following are necessary qualifications for non-bulk packaging?
  18. How often should you check the tires on a placarded trailer that has dual tires?
  19. Your engine runs a pump when you are delivering compressed gas. After finishing the delivery, when should you turn off the engine?
  20. A placarded vehicle must carry a fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of
  21. What is a technical name?
  22. Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?
  23. What are the two main places where the hazardous material identification number appears?
  24. Besides the shipping papers and the packages, the other two places where the hazardous material identification number must appear are
  25. A safe haven is
  26. A vehicle placarded for hazardous materials must have placards on ____ sides.
  27. NO ONE may smoke within 25 feet of any vehicle that contains explosives, oxidizers, or
  28. The hazardous material identification numbers must be displayed on portable tanks, cargo tanks, and other bulk packaging. The regulations require black _______ numbers.
  29. If an "X" or an "RQ" is in the HM column of a shipping paper entry, then
  30. HazMat shipping papers must include a description of the hazardous materials and

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