- 1. What type of vehicles transport flammable liquids like fuel?
A) Box trucks only
B) Flatbed trucks only
C) Tank trucks
D) Rail cars only - 2. Which is NOT a feature of hazardous materials vehicle safety?
A) Spill containment systems
B) Reinforced tanks
C) Pressure relief valves
D) Passenger entertainment systems - 3. Which class of hazardous materials includes flammable solids?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class D
D) Class F - 4. At what minimum age can a driver operate special heavy goods vehicles in Kenya?
A) 25 years
B) 30 years
C) 18 years
D) 35 years - 5. What type of training is required for drivers of hazardous materials?
A) Only basic driving
B) Mechanical repair training
C) Appropriate knowledge and training from an approved provider
D) Customer service training - 6. Which document must be displayed on hazardous material vehicles in Kenya?
A) Driver’s logbook only
B) Vehicle registration
C) Transport Emergency Card
D) Vehicle insurance certificate - 7. What should you do when a hazardous material fire cannot be safely controlled?
A) Pour water on it
B) Drive the vehicle away
C) Evacuate the surrounding area
D) Attempt to smother with cloth - 8. What is the main purpose of a chassis in a vehicle?
A) Store cargo
B) Reduce emissions
C) Support major components like engine and suspension
D) Display warning lights - 9. Which hazard is common with hazardous material transport?
A) Engine overheating
B) Toxic exposure from leaks or spills
C) Low fuel efficiency
D) Tire punctures - 10. Which fire class corresponds to flammable gases?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class F - 11. What does the suspension system do in a vehicle?
A) Transfers fuel to the engine
B) Absorbs shocks from the road and provides stability
C) Controls steering direction
D) Measures speed - 12. Which items are part of the suspension system?
A) Gearbox and clutch
B) Brake pads and discs
C) Springs, shock absorbers, control arms
D) Fuel tank and exhaust - 13. Which pedal disconnects the engine from the transmission in manual cars?
A) Brake pedal
B) Accelerator
C) Clutch pedal
D) Horn - 14. Which system allows the driver to control the direction of the vehicle?
A) Steering system
B) Braking system
C) Electrical system
D) Suspension system - 15. Which of the following is NOT a function of the electrical system?
A) Powering headlights
B) Operating wipers
C) Charging the battery
D) Absorbing road shocks - 16. Which hand control activates the left or right signal lights?
A) Gear lever
B) Handbrake
C) Indicator lever
D) Ignition switch - 17. What should be used to prevent chemical spills from spreading?
A) Water
B) Sand, soil, or absorbent pads
C) Cloth
D) Foam - 18. Which safety equipment is mandatory for drivers handling hazardous materials?
A) Raincoat
B) Sunglasses
C) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like gloves, goggles, and flame-resistant clothing
D) Seatbelt only - 19. What is the purpose of a Transport Emergency Card?
A) Record mileage
B) Indicate fuel type
C) Provide emergency information for hazardous material incidents
D) Show parking location - 20. Which type of hazardous material vehicle carries packaged gases or chemicals?
A) Tank trucks
B) Box trucks / vans
C) Flatbed trucks
D) Rail tank cars - 21. What is a key step when jumpstarting a vehicle battery?
A) Connect black clamp to the dead battery positive terminal
B) Start the dead vehicle first
C) Connect black clamp to an unpainted metal on the dead vehicle
D) Leave vehicles touching - 22. Which hazardous material class includes oxidizers and organic peroxides?
A) Class 1
B) Class 2
C) Class 5
D) Class 7 - 23. When should a driver evacuate people during a hazardous material accident?
A) Only if requested by police
B) After trying to clean the spill
C) From the immediate danger zone
D) Only after fire starts - 24. What is an important feature of the braking system in modern vehicles?
A) Gear shifting
B) Speedometer
C) ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
D) Fuel gauge - 25. Which vehicles are commonly required to carry a fire axe?
A) Sedans only
B) Motorcycles
C) Commercial vehicles, buses, trucks
D) Bicycles - 26. What should drivers do immediately after a jumpstart?
A) Turn off the vehicle immediately
B) Drive slowly under 10 km/h
C) Keep the revived vehicle running for 20–30 minutes
D) Remove the red clamp first - 27. Which control is used to increase engine speed in a vehicle?
A) Brake pedal
B) Accelerator (Gas Pedal)
C) Clutch pedal
D) Horn - 28. What is the minimum safe distance for flammable liquid spills during evacuation?
A) 10 meters
B) 30 meters
C) 50 meters
D) 100 meters - 29. Which hazardous material vehicle component prevents tanks from bursting under pressure?
A) ABS system
B) Suspension springs
C) Pressure relief valves
D) Gear lever - 30. Which emergency action involves identifying the type of hazardous material using placards?
A) Drive to nearest station
B) Use water to clean the spill
C) Assess the situation
D) Remove vehicle tires
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