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1Under the United Nations classification system adopted in India, how many primary classes of dangerous goods are there?

A.Seven

B.Nine

C.Eleven

D.Five

Explanation: Dangerous goods are divided into nine UN classes based on their predominant hazard: explosives (1), gases (2), flammable liquids (3), flammable solids (4), oxidisers and organic peroxides (5), toxic and infectious substances (6), radioactive material (7), corrosives (8) and miscellaneous dangerous goods (9).

2Which UN class covers explosive substances and articles?

A.Class 1

B.Class 3

C.Class 7

D.Class 9

Explanation: Class 1 covers explosives, including substances and articles that have a mass-explosion hazard, projection hazard or fire hazard. It is divided into six divisions (1.1 to 1.6).

3Petrol and diesel transported in a tanker fall under which UN class of dangerous goods?

A.Class 2 (Gases)

B.Class 3 (Flammable liquids)

C.Class 8 (Corrosives)

D.Class 5 (Oxidisers)

Explanation: Petrol, diesel and similar fuels are flammable liquids and belong to Class 3. They give off flammable vapour at or below specified flash points and are a major fire hazard in road transport.

4LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) carried in a road tanker is classified under which UN class?

A.Class 2 (Gases)

B.Class 3 (Flammable liquids)

C.Class 4 (Flammable solids)

D.Class 6 (Toxic substances)

Explanation: LPG is a flammable gas and belongs to Class 2 (Gases). Class 2 covers compressed, liquefied and dissolved gases, including flammable, non-flammable non-toxic, and toxic gas divisions.

5Concentrated sulphuric acid and other strong acids and alkalis are transported under which UN class?

A.Class 6 (Toxic substances)

B.Class 8 (Corrosives)

C.Class 5 (Oxidisers)

D.Class 9 (Miscellaneous)

Explanation: Corrosive substances such as concentrated acids and alkalis fall under Class 8. They can cause severe damage to living tissue and corrode metals and other materials on contact.

6What does the abbreviation TREM CARD stand for in Indian hazardous goods transport?

A.Transport Registration and Emergency Management Card

B.Transport Emergency Card

C.Toxic Release Emergency Material Card

D.Tanker Route Emergency Map Card

Explanation: TREM CARD stands for Transport Emergency Card. It carries the safety information for the substance being carried and instructions for the driver and emergency responders in case of an accident or spill.

7Where must the TREM CARD be kept during the transport of hazardous goods?

A.Locked in the rear cargo compartment

B.In the driver's cabin, available at all times

C.At the consignor's office only

D.Inside the product packaging

Explanation: The driver must keep the TREM CARD in the driver's cabin and have it available at all times while the hazardous goods are being transported, so that emergency information is instantly accessible in an incident.

8Under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, which rule requires a goods carriage carrying dangerous goods to display an emergency information panel?

A.Rule 9

B.Rule 134

C.Rule 115

D.Rule 51

Explanation: Rule 134 of the CMVR requires that every goods carriage used for transporting any dangerous or hazardous goods be legibly and conspicuously marked with an emergency information panel.

9Which CMVR rule sets out the additional driving-licence and training requirement for drivers carrying dangerous or hazardous goods?

A.Rule 9

B.Rule 134

C.Rule 100

D.Rule 138

Explanation: Rule 9 of the CMVR requires that a driver of a goods carriage carrying hazardous goods hold a licence and have successfully completed a course in the transport of such goods, and be able to read and write a language listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution and English.

10Under Rule 9, a driver transporting hazardous goods must be able to read and write which languages?

A.Only English

B.At least one Indian language in the Constitution schedule and English

C.Only the local state language

D.Any two foreign languages

Explanation: Rule 9 requires the driver to be able to read and write at least one Indian language listed in the relevant schedule of the Constitution and the English language, so safety information and the TREM CARD can be understood.

About the RTO Hazardous Goods Test Exam

The hazardous goods driver endorsement is required in India for drivers who transport dangerous or hazardous goods. Under Central Motor Vehicles Rule 9, such drivers must hold the appropriate licence and have successfully completed an approved course in the transport of hazardous goods, be able to read and write a scheduled Indian language and English, and carry a Transport Emergency (TREM) card. This free practice set covers the nine UN classes, hazard labels and placards, CMVR vehicle and documentation rules, loading and segregation, and spill, fire and emergency response.

Exam sponsor: State Regional Transport Office (RTO) under CMVR Rule 9 / Motor Vehicles Act 1988. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Knowledge assessment taken as part of an RTO-approved hazardous goods driver training course under CMVR Rule 9, covering the nine UN classes, hazard labels and placards, TREM cards, CMVR requirements, loading/segregation and emergency response.

Time Limit

Set by the approved training institute/RTO; read each scenario carefully.

Passing Score

Set by the approved course and the RTO; candidates must show competence in safe hazardous goods handling. Confirm the exact pass mark with your RTO/training centre.

Exam / Certification Fees

Training course and RTO endorsement fees vary by state and institute; confirm current charges with your State Transport Department / RTO.

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25%

Hazard Classification (9 UN Classes)

The nine UN classes and their divisions, flash point, and identifying explosives, gases, flammable liquids/solids, oxidisers, toxics, radioactives, corrosives and miscellaneous goods.

18%

Hazard Labels, Placards and UN Numbers

Diamond class labels, hazard symbols and colours, placards, UN numbers, and the emergency information panel required by the CMVR.

15%

CMVR Rules and Documentation

Rule 9 driver training and licence, Rules 129-134 covering spark arrester, tachograph, label orientation, panel and responsibilities, TREM card and transport documents.

15%

Loading, Unloading and Segregation

Compatibility and segregation of incompatible goods, load securing, earthing/static control, ignition-source control and contamination prevention.

15%

Emergency, Spill and Fire Response

Spill containment, fire and gas-leak response, evacuation, warning others, first aid and using the TREM card in an incident.

12%

Driver Duties, PPE and Route/Speed

Pre-trip checks, PPE, fatigue and fitness, route and speed restrictions, parking, refuelling and overall safety responsibilities.

Preparing for the RTO Hazardous Goods Test Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Set by the approved course and the RTO; candidates must show competence in safe hazardous goods handling. Confirm the exact pass mark with your RTO/training centre.
Assessment: Knowledge assessment taken as part of an RTO-approved hazardous goods driver training course under CMVR Rule 9, covering the nine UN classes, hazard labels and placards, TREM cards, CMVR requirements, loading/segregation and emergency response.
Time limit: Set by the approved training institute/RTO; read each scenario carefully.
Exam / certification fees: Training course and RTO endorsement fees vary by state and institute; confirm current charges with your State Transport Department / RTO. Official sources

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RTO Hazardous Goods Test: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorise the nine UN classes and their key symbols and colours, then practise matching real cargoes such as petrol, LPG, sulphuric acid and explosives to the correct class.

2Learn the core CMVR rules by number, especially Rule 9 (driver training), Rule 129 (spark arrester and tachograph) and Rule 134 (emergency information panel), as these appear frequently.

3Focus on emergency-response logic: stop and remove ignition sources for flammable spills, move upwind for toxic gas, use the TREM card, and keep water away from dangerous-when-wet (Division 4.3) substances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTO hazardous goods driver endorsement in India?

It is the authorisation that lets a driver transport dangerous or hazardous goods. Under Central Motor Vehicles Rule 9, the driver must hold the appropriate driving licence and have successfully completed an approved course in the transport of hazardous goods.

What does CMVR Rule 9 require of a hazardous goods driver?

Rule 9 requires the driver to hold the proper licence, have passed an approved hazardous goods transport course, and be able to read and write at least one Indian language listed in the Constitution schedule and English, so that safety information and the TREM card can be understood.

What is a TREM card and where must it be kept?

TREM card stands for Transport Emergency Card. It carries the substance's hazard and emergency response information and must be kept in the driver's cabin and available at all times while the hazardous goods are being transported.

How many UN classes of dangerous goods are there?

There are nine UN classes: explosives (1), gases (2), flammable liquids (3), flammable solids and related (4), oxidisers and organic peroxides (5), toxic and infectious substances (6), radioactive material (7), corrosives (8) and miscellaneous dangerous goods (9).