Georgia Hazardous Materials CDL Practice Test
Below are 25 exam-style questions for the Georgia Hazardous Materials CDL knowledge test, modeled on the FMCSA-aligned content used by the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Try to answer each question on your own before reading the answer key directly under it. The questions and answer choices are shuffled deterministically per state and endorsement, so the order will stay the same on repeat visits — that lets you genuinely measure your improvement.
- A Refer to 49 CFR Parts 100-185 (HMR)
- B Refer to the ERG
- C Contact the carrier safety officer
- D All of the above
- A Hazardous waste only
- B Bulk shipments
- C Cargo that may be harmful to aquatic life and requires special marking
- D Only liquids in port areas
- A A separate license
- B No special endorsement
- C A medical card only
- D A Hazmat (H) endorsement on their CDL
- A Stored only at night
- B Painted any color
- C Made of glass only
- D Marked with the proper shipping name, ID number, and required labels
- A Always keep them together
- B Load them in the same compartment
- C Cover the explosives with the liquids
- D Check the segregation table — many combinations are forbidden
- A Provide tax revenue
- B Communicate the risk, contain the materials, and protect the public
- C Reduce fuel use
- D Help drivers move faster
- A A serial number
- B A state two-letter code
- C UN or NA followed by four digits
- D A barcode only
- A Avoid Class A highways only
- B Travel with a state escort
- C Have written instructions on what to do in case of accident or delay
- D Drive only between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- A Continue and report later
- B Stop and notify the carrier and shipper before continuing
- C Drive faster to compensate
- D Hide the error
- A Any vehicle
- B Pickups only
- C Vehicles older than 5 years
- D Vehicles whose driver and equipment meet all federal safety requirements
- A An area approved by federal, state, or local authorities for parking unattended hazmat vehicles
- B A weigh station
- C A motel near the route
- D Any 24-hour gas station
- A Seven
- B Five
- C Twelve
- D Nine
- A Mailed to the receiver
- B Only required for explosives
- C Carried in the trailer
- D Carried in the cab and used by responders to look up immediate response information for hazmat
- A Wait for an inspector
- B Trust the shipper without checking
- C Only sign and drive
- D Verify markings, labels, placards, papers, and securement before signing for it
- A Proper shipping name, hazard class, ID number, and required emergency information
- B Driver's name
- C Color of packaging
- D Price only
- A Drive to the destination quickly
- B Continue and report at the next stop
- C Open the container to inspect
- D Stop, isolate the area, notify emergency services and the carrier
- A A placard for state-only highways
- B A placard for a small load only
- C A placard for the trailer interior
- D A placard for an additional hazard the material poses besides the primary hazard
- A When the tank is full
- B Annually only
- C Once per year by federal officials
- D Before each trip and at every stop
- A Only at the destination
- B Only at the start of the trip
- C At each stop
- D When the brakes feel different
- A Carrier preference
- B Federal rules (tunnels, bridges)
- C All of the above
- D State and local routing
- A Take a break first
- B Verify shipping papers, placards, and securement before leaving the loading site
- C Drive to the destination immediately
- D Allow shipper to drive away
- A The shipper guarantees the load is properly classified, packaged, marked, labeled, and described per regulations
- B The receiver has paid
- C The carrier has insurance
- D The driver has training
- A Move and obstruct visibility
- B Strike emergency exits
- C Cause a leak or spill if the package is damaged
- D All of the above
- A Four (one on each side and one on each end)
- B Six
- C Two
- D One
- A A logbook
- B A medical card
- C An expired permit or shipper certification missing
- D Cargo securement straps
Study tips for the Georgia Hazardous Materials exam
The Hazardous Materials portion of the Georgia CDL exam is graded out of the bank of questions the Georgia Department of Driver Services draws from each year. While the exact bank is not published, every question is sourced from the Hazardous Materials chapter of the Georgia CDL handbook, which itself is derived from the FMCSA Model Commercial Driver's License Manual. That means studying our practice tests, reading the corresponding handbook chapter, and re-reading the parts you got wrong is genuinely the most efficient route to a first-time pass.
Most successful applicants follow a simple cycle: take the practice test cold, write down every question you missed, open the matching chapter of the official Georgia handbook, re-read the section that contains the right answer, then re-take the practice test 24 to 48 hours later. The 24-hour delay matters — sleep is when your brain commits new information to long-term memory, and CDL knowledge questions reward that kind of consolidated learning rather than cramming.
Pay particular attention to questions that include qualifier words like always, never, only, primary, or most. CDL test writers love to flip the right answer with a single qualifier. When two answer choices look almost identical, pay attention to the verb (is it must, should, or may?) and to any numbers (14 days, 100 air miles, 8 hours, 70/8 split). On endorsement tests in particular, watch for trick framing where a true statement about a different endorsement is offered as the "correct" answer to a question that is actually about Hazardous Materials.
Test-day logistics matter too. Bring photo ID, your Social Security card or birth certificate, your medical examiner's certificate (DOT card), and proof of state residency if you haven't already submitted those documents. The Georgia Department of Driver Services will not let you sit for the knowledge exam without your documentation, and most offices charge an additional fee for re-attempts. Arrive early — the wait at most CDL testing offices runs 30 to 60 minutes — and silence your phone before the exam begins.
Finally, keep your General Knowledge fundamentals sharp even when you're focused on the Hazardous Materials exam. Many states administer multiple knowledge tests in a single sitting, and questions on weight definitions (GVWR, GCWR, GAWR), stopping distance, and the pre-trip inspection routine show up across endorsements. If you're unsure on the basics, sit a fresh Georgia General Knowledge practice test before scheduling the real exam.
Next steps
Missed more than four questions? Re-read the Hazardous Materials study guide and the matching chapter in the official Georgia CDL handbook. Then come back and re-take the test. Once you can score 22 of 25 or higher on three runs in a row, you're in good shape to schedule the real exam at your local Georgia Department of Driver Services office.
Already comfortable with this endorsement? Drill another: GA General Knowledge · GA Air Brakes · GA Combination Vehicles · GA Passenger · GA School Bus · GA Tank Vehicle · GA Doubles / Triples
New to the CDL process in Georgia? Read How to apply for a CDL in Georgia for the document checklist and step-by-step timeline.