California Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) CDL Written Test
Hazardous Materials Endorsement (H) CDL Endorsement
This exam is taken by only those who will carry loads with Hazardous Materials
requiring placarding; therefore requiring a Hazardous Materials Endorsement.
Access Official Federal CDL Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) Info
Requirements and Process to obtain a California Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or appropriate immigration status.
- Complete the Security Threat Assessment Application.
- Get finger printed at an approved location.
- Pay the Federal security threat assessment fee.
- Pass the Haz Mat (Hazardous Materials) Endorsement written test.
- Upon paying final fees, the HazMat Endorsement will be added to your CDL.
The California CDL Hazardous Materials (H) Endorsement can be added to a valid California CDL
by passing a California CDL Hazardous Materials written test, providing required documentation,
being fingerprinted and passing a background check, and paying the required
fees. Check your specific
California CDL Information for details.
The California CDL Hazardous Materials (H) Endorsement written test study material includes:
- California CDL Manual - SECTION 9: Intent of the Regulations
- California CDL Manual - SECTION 9: Transporting Hazardous Materials
- California CDL Manual - SECTION 9: Communication Rules
- California CDL Manual - SECTION 9: Loading and Unloading
- California CDL Manual - SECTION 9: Bulk Tanks
- California CDL Manual - SECTION 9: Federal Driving and Parking Rules
- California CDL Manual - SECTION 9: Dealing with Emergencies
- California CDL Manual - SECTION 9: Appendix A - Table of HazMat Class Definitions
- California CDL Manual - SECTION 9: Hazardous Materials Warning Labels and Placards
The California Hazardous Materials (H) Endorsement written test study material is covered
in Section 9 of the
Free
California CDL Handbook (Commercial Driver's License Manual).
If you need help . . .
determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type
of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL
Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the
free CDL Selector Tool . . .
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Go to CDL Selector Tool
Not sure which CA CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
Typical number of questions on actual California DMV Haz-Mat (Hazardous Materials)
Endorsement Written Test:
Disqualifying Crimes - Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- Terrorism
- Murder
- Assault with intent to murder
- Espionage
- Sedition
- Kidnapping or hostage-taking
- Treason
- Rape or aggravated sexual abuse
- Extortion
- Robbery
- Arson
- Bribery
- Smuggling
- Immigration violations
- RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) violations
- Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive device, firearm, or other weapon
- Distribution of, intent to distribute, possession, or importation of a controlled substance
- Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation, including identity fraud
- Crimes involving a severe transportation security incident
- Improper transportation of a hazardous material
- Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of these crimes
- Any additional disqualifications that your state may impose in addition to the above Federal guidelines.
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