Trip Planning

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?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

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

• Bill of lading

• Trip report

• Record of duty status

• Operator’s license

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

• individual vehicle mileage report (IVMR)

• special permit.

• trip report

• driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR).

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

• map grids

• alternate route

• highway maps

• both A and B

1.       A GPS designed for truck drivers includes information on low overpasses/bridges, _________, and upcoming scales.

• a.       weight of your vehicle

• a.       route restrictions

• a.       the length and width of your vehicle

• a.       all of the above

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

• avoid overcrowded rest stops

• meet delivery schedules

• a.       comply with hours-of-service regulations.

• a.       Both B and C

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

• 75

• 100

• 125

• 50

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

• Multiply your average speed by the vehicle tank capacity

• a.       Divide your idle time by the miles per gallon

• a.       You can find that estimate listed on your bill of lading

• a.       Multiply the tank capacity by the miles per gallon

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

• a.       Driving in the mountains

• Idling for an extended period of time

• a.       City driving

• a.       All of the above

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

• bridge formula

• a.       tandem axle formula.

• a.       restricted route rule.

• highway bridge rule