Hazardous materials or hazmat are those substances or materials that may pose an unreasonable risk to health and safety, property, or the environment when transported in commerce due to their flammable, poisonous, or otherwise dangerous characteristics. The terms include hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, marine pollutants, elevated temperature materials (ETM), and materials designated as unsafe in the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA). Upon completing and passing the hazmat test, a driver shows expertise in the following areas: hazmat descriptions, identification numbers, packing groups, hazard classes, special provisions permit requirements, shipper’s responsibilities, methods, and procedures......