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Hazardous materials
['Commercial drivers license CDL', 'Entry-Level driver training']
- Hazardous materials endorsement requires completion of a specific curriculum that includes theory instruction.
A specific curriculum that includes theory instruction must be completed in order to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement. The instructor must cover all of these topics:
- Basic introductory hazardous materials requirements
- Operational hazardous materials requirements
- Reporting hazardous materials crashes and releases
- Tunnels and railroad-highway grade crossing requirements
- Loading and unloading hazardous materials
- Hazardous materials on passenger vehicles
- Bulk packages
- Operating emergency equipment
- Emergency response procedures
- Engine (fueling)
- Tire check
- Routes and route planning
- Hazardous materials safety permits
There is no required minimum number of instruction hours for theory training, but the driver-trainee must complete a theory assessment and receive a score of at least 80 percent.