CDL Hazardous Materials Practice Test

A "transport index" is related to which type of products?

1. Batteries

2. Hazardous waste

3. Radioactive products

4. Explosives

The correct answer is: Radioactive products

The concept of a "transport index" is specifically associated with radioactive products. The transport index is a measurement used to indicate the level of radiation that may be emitted by a particular package of radioactive material during transport. This index helps ensure that safety precautions are taken when handling, storing, and transporting these materials, as it assists in determining the appropriate distance to be maintained from the package to minimize radiation exposure to people and the environment. This index is critical in the transportation of radioactive materials to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and to protect public health and safety. The transport index is not relevant to batteries, hazardous waste, or explosives in the same way, as those materials have different classifications and regulatory measures associated with them that do not use the transport index as a safety standard.