Quiz 1 - Transportation Law

Which of the following is not an element of a common carrier?

• 1.engaged  in the business of carrying or transporting passengers, goods or both

• 1.means of carriage is by land, water or air

• the service is offered to the public with distinction

• 1.the carrying of passengers , goods or both is for compensation

What is the diligence required of a common carrier?

What are the information required in a bill of lading?

• The name, surname and residence of the shipper

• The cost of transportation

• The place of delivery to the carrier

• All of the above.

True or False. Defects in the packing or in the containers of the goods will make the carrier not liable for any loss, destruction, or deterioration of goods.

Give the four (4) obligations of a common carrier in transporting passengers

What should the airline company do if the luggages of its passengers are left in the port of departure in order to show exercise of EOD?

The carrier will not be responsible for any injury or damage to persons if the fare or cost of transportation is free or gratuitous. True or False. Why?