1. The trucking industry is subject to regulations from which of the following agencies?

C. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

2. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) establish basic safety rules and standards for:

D. all of the above.

3. In order to obtain your commercial driver’s license (CDL,) you must first:

A. obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP).

4. Which of the following requires an endorsement on your CDL?

B. Double/triple trailers

5. According to the FMCSRs, you are qualified to operate a CMV if you:

C. have only one current CDL.

6. Which of the following is considered a major disqualifying offense?

B. Leaving the scene of an accident

7. Prohibited alcohol use includes which of the following?

A. Use during the eight hours following an accident, or until you undergo a post-accident test

8. Which of the following will result in you being removed from all safety-sensitive functions until you go through a return-to-duty process?

D. All of the above

9. What part of a combination vehicle is referred to as the “power unit?”

A. Tractor

10. The federal size and weight limits apply to a national system of interstates commonly referred to as the:

D. National Network.

1. A commercial motor vehicle’s (CMV’s) engine controls are used to:

B. start up and shut down the vehicle’s engine.

2. If your truck has a(n)___________, you must first turn the engine key to the ‘on’ position before engaging it.

A. starter button

3. Which clutch position is required to start the engine or shift gears?

C. Disengaged

4. Which of the following is a yellow, diamond-shaped knob that allows you to activate the parking brake?

A. Parking brake control valve

5. Secondary vehicle controls:

C. assist you in safely operating your vehicle.

6. If your CMV has a_____________, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) say you must use it.

C. seat belt

7. Which vehicle instrument measures the voltage in a vehicle’s electrical system?

A. Voltmeter

8. What is a normal operating range for a CMV’s oil pressure gauge?

B. 30-50 psi

9. Which of the following warning devices help you to know when exhaust temperatures are abnormal?

A. Pyrometer warning light

10. Which of the following warning devices indicates there is inadequate pressure in the air brake system?

C. Low pressure warning alarm/light

1. In order to put a commercial motor vehicle on the road, you must first:

C. conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection.

2. Before you inspect the engine compartment and front axle components:

A. verify the parking brakes have been set.

3. What is the minimum tread depth for the steer-tire?

B. 4/32 inch

4. When inspecting the brake assembly, you should ensure:

B. the brake shoes have at least a quarter-inch lining.

5. After the initial 50-mile check, how often must you conduct additional on-the-road inspections of the cargo securement and securement devices?

A. Whenever a change of duty status is made, every three hours, or 150 miles, whichever comes first

6.What is the only circumstance you are not required to inspect your cargo and load securing devices?

D. Both A and B

7. When is it appropriate to conduct a post-trip inspection?

C. At the end of every work day

8. What items should a post-trip inspection include?

C. The same items as the pre-trip inspection except for things affected by heat

9. When do the regulations require drivers of property-carrying CMVs to complete and sign a DVIR?

B. Whenever a defect or deficiency is discovered or reported

10. If the previous driver found defects and noted them on a DVIR, what must you do before operating that vehicle again?

A. Ensure that any items listed defective/deficient that may affect the safe operation of the vehicle were repaired.

1. What is the very first step you should take when starting a tractor-trailer engine?

B. Apply the parking brake

2. What is the appropriate cool down period for a tractor-trailer engine?

D. It varies based on engine type, nature of the trip, and cargo hauled

3. When setting your tractor-trailer in motion, how can you tell the friction point of your clutch has been reached?

A. Your RPMs decrease

4. After stopping your tractor-trailer,:

C. maintain enough brake pressure to keep the vehicle stationary.

5. When testing your tractor-trailer hook-up, pull gently against the locked trailer brakes and stop when:

D. you feel the engine start to drag down.

6. What is off-tracking?

B. When the rear wheels follow a different path than the front wheels while making a turn

7. What is essential for you to do when you’re making a left turn in an intersection with multiple lanes?

C. Start in the rightmost lane.

8. What factors will determine how much time is needed to get your vehicle up to speed to safely merge with oncoming traffic on an interstate?

D. All of the above

9. What should you do if you are unsure what may be behind your vehicle while backing?

A. Stop, get out of your vehicle, and check your path.

10. What should you do if you cannot easily correct trailer drift (your vehicle is too far out of position) when backing your vehicle?

C. Pull up, reposition the trailer, and start over.

1. In a manual transmission, the__________controls what gear the transmission is in.

C. shift lever

2. When your vehicle reaches the maximum speed for a gear, you must

A. upshift.

3. When double clutching is done correctly, and the RPMs are matched during the shift,:

D. the gears do not grind.

4. Downshifting early is a common error that may:

A. make it impossible to get into the next lower gear.

5. The purpose of upshifting is to:

B. allow the vehicle to increase speed.

6. Proper, smooth shifting is important because if you shift before your vehicle is ready,:

D. all of the above.

7. What actions negatively impact your vehicle’s fuel economy?

C. Downshift too early (causes the RPMs to jump up)

8. With an autoshift transmission, if the transmission is in the drive position,:

B. it will shift gears as needed based on speed and load.

9. What is the primary difference between a manual and semiautomatic transmission?

A. The top gears automatically change in a manual transmission

10. What does an automatic transmission use to change gears?

C. Lever or button

1. How does your trailer respond when you turn the wheel to the right while backing?

C. It drifts to the left

2. What is a key reason backing is so dangerous?

B. Backing gives you limited visibility; you will always have a blind spot.

3. What is the acronym commonly used to remember the safety check you should perform before backing?

A. GOAL: Get Out And Look

4. If you can use a spotter when backing,:

D. you must agree on all hand signals before beginning the maneuver.

5. Which of the backing techniques is fundamental in learning all other backing maneuvers?

B. Straight line backing

6. What is the key characteristic to alley dock backing maneuver?

A. Backing while turning into a space that is 90 degrees to the truck

7. Which of the following statements regarding blind-side jackknife backing are true?

D. Both A and B

8. What backing maneuver should you use if the trailer did not wind up directly in front of the target?

A. Offset backing

9. What is something typically unique to loading dock areas you must watch out for when backing?

C. Blind side jackknife backing

10. When backing in a parking lot, take note of the:

B. position of the entrances and exits.

1. If your fifth wheel isn’t greased properly, it can:

B. create steering problems.

2. If your service line is loose or damaged, you’ll:

D. all of the above.

3. Backing under your trailer at an angle can:

D. both A and C.

4. When performing the tug test, when should you stop?

A. As soon as you feel resistance from the trailer

5. What is the safest way to lower and raise your trailer’s landing gear in high gear?

C. Face the trailer, keep your feet apart, and rest one hand on the trailer.

6. How can you pull the fifth wheel release handle in a way that doesn’t put yourself atrisk of injury?

A. Bend at the knees, keep your legs and feet clear of the rear tractor wheels, square yourself up with the handle, and pull straight out.

7. When positioning the converter dolly for coupling, you should roll the converter dolly up to the front of the rear trailer and stop when:

D. the fifth wheel makes contact with the front of the trailer apron plate.

8. When preparing to couple a rear trailer to a converter dolly, the trailer height should be___________the center of the fifth wheel.

B. slightly lower than

9. How can you ease pressure on the fifth wheel locking jaws before uncoupling your tractor-trailer?

C. Lock the trailer brakes and back up gently

10. When uncoupling the converter dolly, why should you never unlock the pintle hook with the dolly under the rear trailer?

B. The dolly tow bar could fly up, possibly causing injury.

1. Distance scanning helps you:

D. all of the above.

2. As a general rule, look about

C. 12-15 seconds

3. How often should you check your mirrors while driving?

B. Every 4 seconds

4. Which of the following are potential hazards you must be aware of while driving?

D. All of the above

5. Which of the following scenarios could indicate a distracted pedestrian?

B. Someone looking down while reading a text on a cell phone

6. What is a potential sign of a distracted driver?

C. The SUV behind you cut off another driver and is now swerving and tailgating you

7. Which type of mirror is designed to eliminate as much of your blind spot as possible?

A. Convex mirrors

8. If you need to see down the sides and towards the rear of your trailer, what mirror should you use?

B. Plane (west coast) mirrors

9. When adjusting your mirrors, what should you see in the inside vertical edge of your plane (west coast) mirrors?

A. The trailer body

10. When changing lanes, check your mirrors:

D. all of the above.

1. Using your turn signals is only optional when:

D. none of the above.

2. On the highway, you should signal about:

C. 500

3. If traffic ahead begins to slow, what should you do to alert those around you that you’re slowing down?

A. Tap your brakes

4. What can happen if you attempt to direct traffic by flashing your lights, blowing your horn, or using hand signals?

D. Both B and C

5. When approaching a pedestrian or bicyclist, always assume:

B. they don’t see you and could suddenly move in front of your vehicle.

6. From dusk to dawn, be sure your___________are always turned on.

D. headlights

7. Which horn should you use when trying to communicate with others?

A. Electric horn

8. When is an appropriate time for you to use your four-way flashers?

D. Both A and B

9. According to the FMCSRs, if your vehicle is stopped, you have__________ minutes to set out your emergency warning devices.

B. 10

10. How can making eye contact help you communicate with others around you?

C. It can assist in confirming others’ awareness of your presence

1. Visual distractions are:

D. those that lure our eyes away from the road.

2. An example of a_________ down the road. distraction is eating a cheeseburger and fries while driving down the road

B. physical

3. What is it called when you actually don’t “see” something, even though it’s right there in your line of sight. You fail to “comprehend” seeing it because your attention isn’t focused. Your mind has wandered elsewhere.

4. Which of the following statements is true about texting while driving?

B. The effects of texting while driving are the same as being intoxicated.

5. According to the FMCSA, which of the following actions may be permissible when driving a CMV?

C. Answering a hands-free cell-phone by touching a single button

6. Keeping both hands on the wheel in the position will enable you to respond quickly to potential hazards, including distracted drivers.

B. 9-and 3-position

7. If you can’t ignore a distraction, what should you do?

B. Pull over

8. Which of the following are signs another driver is distracted?

D. All of the above.

9. What is the best way to deal with a distracted driver?

A. Create a “safety cushion” between you and the distracted driver.

10. You can help reduce distracted driving by: committing to not drive

A. responding by managing distracted drivers once you spot them.

1. Your_________is the distance a vehicle travels from the time you see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.

D. perception distance

2. A CMV’s components (brakes, tires, springs, etc.) are designed to work best when:

C. the vehicle is fully loaded.

3. How does traveling at higher speeds affect your CMV’s total stopping distance?

C. It increases your brake lag distance

4. You should slow to at least entering a curve. mph below the posted speed limit when

B. 5

5. On a downgrade, your vehicle is working gravity, resulting in a(n) in speed.

D. with, increase

6. What danger(s) can foreign objects in the road pose?

D. Both A and C

7. What two factors are affected most by extreme weather conditions?

A. Traction and visibility

8. If you are unable to maintain a safe following distance when driving in heavy traffic, it’s best to travel the surrounding vehicles.

C. 3-4 mph less than

9. What is the result of two or more convictions of excessive speeding (15 mph over the speed limit)?

D. All of the above.

10. It is acceptable to use your cruise control:

A. when conditions are ideal, and only if your carrier allows it.

1. Why is proper space management so important?

D. You will be able to make positional adjustments when unsafe conditions arise

2. If you’re driving your 70-foot rig at 65 mph in good weather conditions and minimal traffic, you should leave seconds between you and the car ahead of you.

B. 8

3. If you’re being tailgated, what are some actions you should take to stay safe?

A. Stay to the right

4. How can you ensure a cushion on either side of your vehicle?

C. Don’t hug the center line in case you drift to the left.

5. The minimum clearance distance for any overpasses you may encounter on your route is if your trailer is 13’6” tall.

B. 14’-14’2”

6. How does a heavy load impact the clearance distance below your trailer?

A. It reduces the clearance distance below

7. When you are making a right turn, before starting the turn.

C. pull your tractor-trailer straight into the intersection

8. If there are two lanes available for a left turn:

D. all of the above.

9. Which of the following signs might indicate a distracted driver?

B. Changing their speed erratically for no apparent reason

10. If you encounter a distracted driver who is on their handheld cell phone, what are some actions you can take to ensure your own safety?

A. Move to the right (if you can safely) to encourage the driver to pass you.

1. How is your vision different at night?

C. Your eyes struggle adjusting from light to dark/dark to light

2. What are some ways the exact same road may look completely different from day to night?

A. Your headlights can’t bend around curves

3. What are some behaviors that may indicate an impaired driver?

B. An SUV weaves from lane to lane without using turn signals

4. How does a dirty windshield affect driving at night?

A. Lights from oncoming traffic can hit it and create a glare

5. Your low beam headlights enable you to see_____ feet ahead and high beam headlights about __________ feet ahead at night.

C. 250, 350-500

6. Visibility at night is limited. What action(s) can you take to ensure you are able to see as well as possible?

D. All of the above.

7. When an oncoming vehicle has their high beam headlights on at night, you should:

C. look at the white line on the right side of the road.

8. To ensure other drivers see you and your truck at night:

B. use your turn signals for every turn or lane change so your intentions are always clear.

9. At night, how should you adjust your following distance?

C. Decrease it by at least two seconds

10. To help avoid fatigue while driving at night, you should:

A. stop at regular intervals to rest or stretch.

1. What are some items you should have in your cab for your protection and safety when traveling during the winter months?

D. All of the above

2. Why is it important to be sure your fuel tank is topped off when adverse weather conditions are predicted?

C. It can help ensure you don’t run out of fuel and get stranded in a dangerous situation

3. Tire chains are most effective on:

C. heavy snow.

4. Tire chains placed on

A. the trailer wheels

5. The three basic causes of skidding and jackknifing are:

D. overaccelerating, overbraking, and oversteering.

6. If your engine doesn’t start, stop cranking it after seconds and check for problems with the fuel tank/lines, electrical systems, and battery.

A. 15

7. What measures can you take to help prevent heat-related illnesses?

D. All of the above

8. If your vehicle breaks down in cold, windy conditions, what can you do to keep yourself safe?

D. Both A and B

9. What primary factor should help you determine what gear to select while traveling up steep grades?

D. All of the above

10. When traveling on roads with sharp curves, how should you adjust your speed?

C. Reduce your speed by at least 5-10 mph

1. A road is anyone who uses the road, while a road is the state of the road surface.

B. user, condition

2. What speed limit should commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) drive when on an off-ramp?

A. CMVs should travel at least 5 mph less than the ramp speed limit.

3. Traveling through a work zone can present which of the following challenges?

D. All of the above

4. What type of sign is posted in a work zone to give you advance warning of lane closings, construction areas, and workers ahead?

C. Orange, diamond-shaped signs

5. Which of the following are signs a parked vehicle might pull into traffic?

D. All of the above

6. If you see jacked-up wheels, a raised hood, or activated four-way flashers in the distance, what should you do to avoid the disabled vehicle?

B. Move over one lane to maximize your space.

7. Which of the following are signs a driver may be confused or impaired?

D. All of the above

8. Which of the following actions can you take to identify hazards early?

D. Both A and B.

9. In addition to recognizing hazards, you should always to avoid a crash.

C. plan ahead by asking “what if” questions

10. If your escape route involves driving onto the shoulder, you need to be ready:

A. for the change in road surface.

1. If there is an imbalance of, a skid may occur.

B. traction, wheel load, and force of motion

2. A will occur when the drive wheels attempt to take over the front wheels, causing the rear of the tractor to swing out.

B. tractor jackknife

3. What is something you can do to help prevent a front wheel skid?

C. Reduce your speed on wet/slippery pavement

4. Traction is needed to maintain directional control. You need traction in order to:

D. all of the above.

5. What should you do if your brakes fail?

A. Downshift and find an escape route

6. If you experience a tire blowout,:

C. accelerate to overcome drag.

7. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane,:

D. slow down until contact with the road surface is reestablished.

8. What is one of the main causes of vehicle rollovers?

C. Improper load securement

9. What are the most serious skids caused by?

C. Driving too fast for conditions

10. What are the most common causes of a trailer jackknife?

A. Oversteering or overbraking

1. Which of the following vehicles are required to stop at highway-rail grade crossings?

D. Both A and B

2. If you’re driving a CMV that is required to stop at railroad crossings, you must stop the tracks.

C. within 50 feet of, and no closer than 15 feet to

3. Which of the following are considered highway-rail grade crossing offenses?

A. Failing to have sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without stopping

4. If convicted of a highway-rail grade crossing offense while operating a CMV for the third time in less than three years, what is the disqualification period?

D. 1 year

5. A round, yellow sign with a large “X” and the letters “RR” accompanied by a smaller rectangular sign that reads “EXEMPT” means:

B. a stop is not required except when a train is approaching the crossing.

6. How can you tell if there are multiple tracks at a single crossing?

C. A sign indicating the number of tracks will be on the post below the crossbuck

7. It takes approximately for a 53-foot, 80,000-pound tractor-trailer to cross a single railroad track.

A. 14 seconds

8. What should you do if the warning lights at a crossing begin to flash after you have started to cross the tracks?

C. Maintain your speed and keep moving forward

9. If your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks, what should be your very first step?

B. Get out of the vehicle immediately

10. Who should you call first if your vehicle stalls out on railroad tracks?

C. Emergency number posted or 911

1. The lubrication system lubricates, cools, and cleans the:

C. engine.

2. The is a series of connected mechanical parts which take the power generated by the engine and applies it to the tractor’s drive wheels.

B. drive train

3. A defect in the braking system can interfere with a vehicle’s ability to:

C. slow down or stop.

4. This system is what connects the tractor and trailer.

B. Coupling system

5. When looking over the suspension system, you need to check for cracked, loose, or:

D. all of the above.

6. If your exhaust temperature is too high, what can get damaged?

D. Both A and C

7. When checking the coupling system, you need to:

D.both A and B

8. The suspension system allows the axles to move up and down in response to ground changes without seriously affecting the load. allows the stress of road shocks to be distributed evenly throughout the frame.

B. Securing the suspension system at points spread throughout the frame

9. To keep vehicle systems in good operating condition:

D.both A and B

10. As part of an oil change, the condition of the should be assessed. This item can help prolong the life of the engine by removing contaminants as oil passes through it.

Filter

1. How can you prepare for and pass roadside inspections?

D. Both A and B.

2. You need to keep your record of duty status current to your last change of duty to avoid a violation. This includes today’s current activity and the previous consecutive days, which must be in your possession and available for inspection while on duty.

C. 7

3. Who is responsible for knowing how to execute the correct method of transfer, and display or print logs on an Electronic Logging Device (ELD)?

A. The driver

4. You, the driver, can be placed out of service during a roadside inspection if you:

D. all of the above.

5. Your vehicle can be placed out of service for:

B. defects in the brake systems.

6. Which of the following statements about the roadside inspection process is true?

A. Inspectors will place a vehicle out of service if they determine it to be unsafe or in violation of safety regulations.

7. After the vehicle inspection, inspectors will want to look at your CDL, record of duty status, vehicle registration, fuel license, and:

B. shipping papers.

8. Which of the following statements about inspection reports is true?

B. You are required to turn in the report to your carrier when you get to the next terminal or facility (or send to your motor carrier within 24 hours).

9. When you pass an inspection and receive a CVSA decal, how long will it be valid?

C. 3 months

10. A driver’s first violation of an out-of-service order carries the following penalty:

A. Written warning

1. Adding engine oil to your CMV is part of:

A. routine servicing.

2. You can keep your vehicle’s components in good working order by:

D. All of the above.

3. Your responsibilities when it comes to actual maintenance will depend on your company’s policy. Most companies expect you to fix simple problems such as but do not expect or want you to make other repairs.

A. changing out a light

4. According to the FMCSRs (Sec. 392.9), during the first 50 miles of a trip, what must you check?

A. The vehicle’s cargo and load-securing devices

5. Which of the following are additional expenses an incapacitated vehicle may incur?

D. All of the above

1. The kind of tiedown you choose depends on the type of load you need to secure. Which tiedown is used in conjunction with a ratchet or winch-type assembly to increase the tension and eliminate any slack?

B. Strap

2. This cargo securement device is placed on the exposed edge of an article to distribute tiedown forces over a larger area of cargo than the tiedown itself, to protect the tiedown and/or cargo from damage, and to allow the tiedown to slide freely when under tension.

D. Edge protection

3. Always keep the center of gravity as low as possible when placing your cargo.

A. low

4. Too much weight on a steering axle can cause:

D. all of the above.

5. Which of the following statements about loading and unloading hazardous materials is true?

C. The shipper is responsible for correct placement of placards on your vehicle and maintaining them during transportation.

6. Which of the following is an important function served by the bill of lading?

D. All of the above.

7. What date should be entered on the bill of lading?

C. The exact date of delivery

8. What does it mean when you (the driver) sign the bill of lading at pickup?

D. All of the above.

9. Trailer seals are often used to deter theft and maintain cargo security. What type of seal is manufactured for one time use and typically made of plastic, wire, or thin strips of sheet metal marked with a serial number or an identifier?

A. Indicative seal

10. Open parking spaces in truck stops may be limited, but if you can, you should:

B. park in well-lit areas, near the door, or near security cameras.

1. The burning of fossil fuels such as releases nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere causing acid rain and smog.

D. all of the above

2. On average, an idling truck uses about one gallon of diesel fuel every:

B. hour.

3. Engine idling impacts:

D. both A and B.

4. How many states have idling laws?

A. Just under one-quarter of all states

5. In addition to selected states, a

D. all of the above

6. Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) are considered to be environmentally friendly and cost friendly, because:

B. they use less fuel than an idling engine.

7. Dirty air filters can:

A. allow impurities to damage the vehicle’s engine.

8. Long periods of cranking an engine can waste fuel, therefore you should:

A. stop and wait a couple of minutes before trying again if the vehicle’s engine does not start after 30 seconds of cranking.

9. When transporting hazardous materials, you are required to carry that is immediately available to you and any entity responding to, or investigating, a hazardous materials incident.

C. emergency response information

10. A report of a hazardous materials incident must be made by phone to the:

A. National Response Center.

1. What’s the purpose of the FMCSA’s hours of service regulations?

A. To prevent accidents or crashes caused by driver fatigue

2. When do the hours of service regulations apply?

D. Both A and B

3. Which task(s) would be included in the definition of on-duty time?

D. All of the above

4. What qualifies as off-duty time?

A. Time when you’re relieved of all duty or responsibility for performing work

5. Which of the following statements concerning the 14-hour limit is true?

C. The 14-hour period is consecutive—it includes all on-duty and off-duty time accrued after coming on duty.

6. What is the 11-hour limit?

A. After 11 hours of driving time, you must have at least 10 consecutive hours off duty before you drive again.

7. Drivers of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles involved in interstate commerce have an option that allows them to reset their accumulated on-duty time. What is it?

C. 34-hour restart provision

8. Which of the following would satisfy the 30-minute break from driving required under the Mandatory Break Provision?

D. All of the above

9. After a stop for lunch you notice your ELD is malfunctioning. To avoid being in violation of the hours of service regulations, what do you need to do?

A. You need to manually log the current day and reconstruct the previous seven days.

10. Which of the following information is required in the Remarks area of a paper log?

B. Location (city, state)

1. Which of the following will help you maintain a healthy diet?

A. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors daily.

2. What are some healthy snack choices you can take on the road with you?

D. Both A and C

3. Beneficial physical activity includes:

D. all of the above.

4. What effect can stress have on your body if it continues for a long period of time?

B. It can weaken your defenses and lead to disease

5. Which of the following are signs of fatigue?

C. Reduced reaction time

6. A good way to fight fatigue is by:

A. establishing a regular sleep and waking schedule.

7. Upon entry and exit from your vehicle, you should always:

C. maintain three points of contact.

8. Safe work practices to remember when stopping on the side of the road include:

D. all of the above.

9. Back pain is often due to:

B. a lifetime of bad habits and poor techniques.

10. You should never share information about your load, pick-up and

C. personal security.

1. If you leave the scene of an accident and you are convicted of this offense, how long will you be disqualified from driving a CMV?

D. One year

2. Why is it important to move your vehicle (if you are able) to the side of the road if you are involved in an accident?

D. Both B and C

3. If you were involved in an accident and placed emergency warning devices four paces (or ten feet) behind your truck, forty paces (or 100 feet) behind your truck, and 40 paces (or 100 feet) in front of your truck, which

B. A two-lane road

4. Per the regulations, you have

C. 10 minutes

5. Which of the following is information you should document about an accident?

D. All of the above

6. What conditions require post-accident alcohol and drug testing?

C. A human fatality

7. You must remain available for alcohol and drug testing if you are in an accident. Not remaining available for testing is considered a:

A. refusal to test.

8. What are the four components required to make fire possible?

D. Oxygen, heat, fuel, and a chemical chain reaction

9. If flammable liquids are on fire, which class of fire extinguisher would you need to put out the fire?

A. Class B

10. Always use to put out a tire fire.

B. water

1. What type of inspection takes about 45 to 60 minutes and includes an examination of both the driver and vehicle?

A. Level I

2. When you are the focus of an inspection, you need to be prepared to:

B. hand over documents and credentials.

3. When your vehicle is the focus of an inspection, it will be checked for:

D. all of the above.

4. If the inspector found only minor violations, you:

D. both A and B.

5. When would a CVSA decal be placed on your vehicle?

A. If no violations were found

6. If your vehicle is placed out of service, you:

C. may not drive the vehicle until the problem is resolved.

7. For your carrier, violations and out-of-service orders mean:

D. all of the above.

8. When we communicate, 55% of the message comes across through:

C. our body language.

9. When speaking with an inspector:

A. be in an open position; relaxed, with your arms uncrossed.

10. If English is not your first language, you still need to be able to:

D. both A and B.

1. Whistleblower protection laws are in place to protect you from retaliation if you:

D. both A and B.

2. A whistleblower protection complaint should be filed within days of when the alleged violation occurred.

C. 180

3. The key to coercion is that a clear:

A. threat

4. In order for a violation of the Coercion Rule to exist, three actions must have occurred including: the driver was requested to perform a task that would violate regulations, the driver communicated the violation that would occur, and:

B. the driver was threatened, or action was taken against the driver.

5. To begin the coercion complaint process, a driver must file a written complaint within:

C. 90

1. Which class of commercial driver’s license do you need to operate a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR?

B. Class B license

2. What paperwork should you have with you that indicates title to the goods you are delivering?

A. Bill of lading

3. If you discover a defect or deficiency during your post-trip inspection, you must complete a written report commonly referred to as a:

D. driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR).

4. You should know what route you plan to take and identify before you depart.

B. alternate routes

5. A GPS designed for truck drivers includes information on low overpasses/bridges______________, and upcoming scales.

B. route restrictions

6. Per the federal requirements, the maximum gross vehicle weight is 80,000 pounds except where a lower GVW is dictated by the:

A. bridge formula.

7. Estimating your trip time is crucial. It helps you:

D. Both B and C

8. A general guideline used by many drivers is to allow two hours for every miles traveled.

B. 100

9. How can you estimate the range of your vehicle?

D. Multiply the tank capacity by the miles per gallon

10. Which of the following could affect your fuel usage estimations?

D. All of the above

1. Which activities are considered a safety-sensitive function?

D. All of the above

2. A driver may not use alcohol during the safety-sensitive function. vhours before performing a

A. four

3. All drivers, prior to performing safety-sensitive functions for a motor carrier for the first time, must undergo what type of pre-employment test, and have what type of result?

B. Drug test (negative)

4. Who can order a test based on reasonable suspicion?

C. Your trained supervisor, based on direct observation

5. Alcohol testing is done in a private setting by a trained and qualified:

D. Both A and B

6. If you initially test positive for drugs, what happens next?

A. A confirmatory drug test will be conducted

7. Which actions are considered a refusal to test?

D. All of the above

8. If you fail an alcohol test or test positive for drugs, you may not return to a safety-sensitive function until the return-to-duty process, including an evaluation by a has been completed.

B. Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)

9. Which of the following statements regarding alcohol use is true?

C. Both A and B

10. What has a greater impact on your ability to drive, alcohol or drugs?

A. Both alcohol and drugs are equally as dangerous when you are under their influence and get behind the wheel.

1. You must be at least to operate a CMV in interstate commerce.

C. 21 years old

2. Which of the following health conditions would negatively impact a driver’s ability to safely operate a CMV?

D. All of the above

3. A driver must undergo a physical examination once every minimum, in order to be considered a qualified driver. months at

A. 24

4. A driver may be disqualified from driving a CMV if he or she:

B. left the scene of an accident with a CMV.

5. A medical examiner must not qualify a driver who:

D. both A and B.

1. Human trafficking is the use of to cause a person to provide labor, services, or commercial sex.

D. all of the above

2. This term describes a person who works in a private residence as a nanny, maid, or household help, and is not free to leave the property, is abused, and is underpaid, or not paid at all.

C. Domestic servitude

3. Which of the following people is most at risk of becoming a victim of human trafficking?

D. All are equally at risk

4. Human traffickers are:

B. engaged in the illegal transportation and/or trade of people.

5. Most victims of human trafficking:

C. are held hostage psychologically.

6. Victims of human trafficking may:

D. all of the above.

7. Body language can indicate a person is a victim of trafficking. Which of the following would raise a red flag?

C. A person who appears fearful or submissive

8. Which of the following questions will help you determine if someone you are speaking with is a possible human trafficking victim?

B. Do you know where you are right now?

9. When contacting authorities, which information should you provide?

D. All of the above

10. What number do you call to report possible human trafficking to federal law enforcement?

A. 1-866-DHS-2-ICE

1. CSA is a driver and carrier monitoring and evaluation system that is designed to:

C. identify and intervene with drivers and carriers who are not in compliance with safety regulations.

2. Data collection, safety measurement, safety evaluation, and intervention are:

A. major components of the CSA system.

3. CSA data is collected from which of the following sources?

D. All of the above

4. The Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC includes an out-of-service penalty. What other BASIC includes this penalty?

B. Hazardous Materials Compliance BASIC

5. Which of the following violations fall under the Unsafe Driving BASIC?

A. Driving too close behind the vehicle ahead of you

6. What is something you can do to help keep your Driver Fitness BASIC score low?

B. Maintain a valid and appropriate license

7. Why is it important for you to know of and use proper cargo securement techniques any time you transport cargo?

D. Both A and B

8. Severity weighting is:

C. the process of assigning a numerical value to a violation in the SMS.

9. Carrier interventions can be triggered by:

B. a carrier receiving scores that exceed thresholds in one or more BASICs.

10. What happens to you if the FMCSA intervenes against your carrier?

C. Your individual CSA scores will be reviewed, and you may face warnings or fines.