Is the training really free?

Yes. You can start the Hazmat ELDT training free. No credit card is required to begin. You will be able to complete the entire course with out submitting a credit card.

Only after you pass, and only if you need official ELDT submission. The submission fee is $69.

What does the $69 cover?

It covers official submission of your course completion to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.

Do I pay if I only need a refresher?

No. If you already have your Hazmat endorsement and only want to review before renewal testing, you can study free.

Is this the DMV test?

No. This is Hazmat ELDT theory training. DMV testing, TSA background check, fingerprinting, and license issuance are separate steps.

Can I do this on my phone?

Yes. The training is online and built for drivers using a phone, tablet, or computer.

What happens after I pass?

If you need official submission, pay the $69 submission fee and your completion can be submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. We will review your course performance prior to submission (this may take a few hours).

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First-Time Hazmat Applicant

Need your H endorsement for the first time? Start the required ELDT theory training free. After you pass, pay only if you need your completion officially submitted.

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Renewal / Refresher

Already have your hazmat endorsement? Use the course as a free refresher before renewal testing. No payment required unless you need official ELDT submission.

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Hazmat can feel confusing: ELDT training, TSA background check, fingerprinting, and the DMV knowledge test are separate steps. We’ll help you understand where to start.

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Start Free. Pass the Course. Submit Only If Needed.

Take the full Hazmat ELDT theory course at no cost. If you are a first-time H endorsement applicant and need official submission, pay the $69 submission fee only after you pass. Renewal drivers can use the training as a free refresher with no payment required.

1. Start Free

No credit card required to begin.

2. Complete Training

Work through the hazmat ELDT theory lessons and quizzes.

3. Pay After You Pass

Only pay if you need official ELDT registry submission.

4. Continue Your Process

Use your completion to move forward with DMV/TSA requirements.

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What the Hazmat ELDT Course Covers

The hazmat ELDT theory requirement comes from the federal Entry-Level Driver Training rules. Drivers seeking a first-time H endorsement must complete the hazardous materials theory curriculum before taking the state-administered knowledge test.

Our course is built around the federal hazmat ELDT theory curriculum required for first-time H endorsement applicants. It is free to take, and official ELDT submission is available only after completion if you need it.

Appendix E to Part 380—Hazardous Materials Endorsement Training Curriculum

Hazardous materials (H) endorsement applicants must complete the Hazardous materials curriculum, which apply to driver-trainees who intend to operate CMVs used in the transportation of hazardous materials (HM) as defined in § 383.5. Driver-trainees seeking an H endorsement, as defined in § 383.93(c)(4), must complete this curriculum in order to take the State-administered knowledge test for the H endorsement. There is no required minimum number of instruction hours for theory training, but the training provider must cover all the topics in the curriculum. The HM curriculum must, at a minimum, include the following:

Unit E1.1 Basic Introductory HM Requirements This unit must teach driver-trainees the basic HM competencies, including applicable FMCSR requirements when HM is being transported. The training provider must also teach driver-trainees HM communication requirements including: Shipping paper requirements, marking, labeling, placarding, emergency response information, and shipper's responsibilities

Unit E1.2 Operational HM Requirements This unit must teach driver-trainees the basic competencies for transportation of HM

Unit E1.3 Reporting HM Crashes and Releases The unit must teach driver-trainees the proper procedures and contacts for the immediate notification related to certain HM incidents, including instruction in the proper completion and submission of HM Incident Reports.

Unit E1.4 Tunnels and Railroad (RR)-Highway Grade Crossing Requirements This unit must teach driver-trainees the proper operation of an HM vehicle at RR-highway grade crossings and in vehicular tunnels.

Unit E1.5 Loading and Unloading HM This unit must teach driver-trainees the proper loading and unloading procedures for hazardous material cargo. Training providers must also teach driver-trainees the requirements for proper segregation and securement of HM, and the prohibitions on transporting certain solid and liquid poisons with foodstuffs.

Unit E1.6 HM on Passenger Vehicles This unit must teach driver-trainees the various requirements for vehicles transporting passengers and property, and the types and quantities of HM that can and cannot be transported in these vehicles/situations.

Unit E1.7 Bulk Packages This unit must teach driver-trainees the specialized requirements for transportation of cargo in bulk packages, including cargo tanks, intermediate bulk containers, bulk cylinders and portable tanks. The unit must include training in the operation of emergency control features, special vehicle handling characteristics, rollover prevention, and the properties and hazards of the HM transported. Training providers must teach driver-trainees methods specifically designed to reduce cargo tank rollovers including, but not limited to, vehicle design and performance, load effects, highway factors, and driver factors.

Unit E1.8 Operating Emergency Equipment This unit must teach driver-trainees the applicable requirements of the FMCSRs and the procedures necessary for the safe operation of the motor vehicle. This includes training in special precautions for fires, loading and unloading, operation of cargo tank motor vehicle equipment, and shut-off/shut-down equipment.

Unit E1.9 Emergency Response Procedures This unit must teach driver-trainees the proper procedures and best practices for handling an emergency response and post-response operations, including what to do in the event of an unintended release of an HM. All training, preparation, and response efforts must focus on the hazards of the materials that have been released and the protection of people, property, and the environment.

Unit E1.10 Engine (Fueling) This unit must teach driver-trainees the procedures for fueling a vehicle that contains HM.

Unit E1.11 Tire Check This unit must teach driver-trainees the proper procedures for checking the vehicle tires at the start of a trip and each time the vehicle is parked.

Unit E1.12 Routes and Route Planning This unit must teach driver-trainees the proper routing procedures that they are required to follow for the transportation of radioactive and non-radioactive HM.

Unit E1.13 Hazardous Materials Safety Permits (HMSP) This unit must teach driver-trainees the proper procedures and operational requirements including communications, constant attendance, and parking that apply to the transportation of HM for which an HMSP is required.