RegulationsQuestion 13 of 80
What background check is required before a driver can receive a hazmat endorsement?
a.A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security threat assessment
b.A credit history check
c.A vision-only medical exam
d.A drug test administered by the DMV
Explanation
Federal law requires the TSA to conduct a security threat assessment, including a criminal history and immigration check, before a state issues a hazmat endorsement. This was added to reduce the risk of hazardous materials being used in terrorism. Drivers must be fingerprinted as part of the process.
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