The Hazmat (H) endorsement requires:
Correct. Hazmat applicants pass a knowledge test and complete the TSA Threat Assessment (HME), which involves fingerprints and an FBI background check.
CDL Practice Question #264
Category: Hazmat
Why this question matters
This question is one of 68 in our Hazmat bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.