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Worksheet time: 2hrs 26mins
Truck drivers should pull to the to allow motorists to go by.
A true
B false
Truck drivers do their part as good citizens by?
observing and reporting vehicle breakdowns
observing and reporting vehicle accidents
Alerting law enforcement about suspicious or dangerous behavior
All of the above
Truck drivers do their part as good citizens by
observing and reporting vehicle breakdowns
observing and reporting vehicle accidents
alerting law enforcement about suspicious or dangerous behavior
all of the above
The trucking industry has been working to reduce fuel consumption and the noise and smoke created by some truck engines.
true
false
How many letters are received annually, by truck operators across America, praising acts of courtesy, courage, and helpfulness toward the motoring public by truck drivers?
thousands
hundreds
over 10,000
over 100,000
The trucking industry is represented nationally by
PETA
Girl Scouts of America
USDA
ATA
The American Trucking Associations INC. (ATA) is a ____ of motor carriers.
conglomerate
federation
institute
group
The ATA has how many affiliated conference?
8
9
6
4
ATA is headquartered in
Memphis, Tenn
New York City, NY
Arlington, VA
Salt Lake City, Utah
The ATRI has been engaged in critical transportation studies since 1954 and stands for
American Trucking Research Institute
American Training Research Institute
American Transportation Research Institute
American Transportation Research Industry
ATA's mission is to serve and represent the interests of the trucking industry with one united voice,
true
false
Which is NOT a department of the ATA?
Office of Public Affairs
Federation Relations and Strategic Planning
Safety Management Council
Road Condition Failure Dept.
The Safety Management Council is part of
TSA
DHS
DOT
ATA
Which is NOT an ATA council?
Safety Management
Economic and Statistical Analysis
National Accounting and Finance
Transportation
Without trucking, the economy would screech to a grinding halt.
true
false
According to "Facts for Drivers," how many truck drivers are in America?
3.5 million
3.2 million
2.6 million
over 4 million
Today, the professional driver must not only move America physically, but also psychologically.
true
false
It's because of the professional driver, the public still has a positive overall view of CMV drivers?
true
false
For most Americans, the driver represents trucking, as he or she is the most visible symbol of the industry.
true
false
For most Americans, the driver represents trucking, as he or she is the most visible symbol of the industry.
true
false
The drivers actions behind the wheel have NO affect on the public's opinion of the industry.
true
false
America's Road Team, sponsored by Volvo Trucks, was created by ATA in?
1987
1986
1985
1980
America's Road Team motto is?
Have It Your Way
Safety Is Our Driving Concern
Safety, reliability, amen!
Good Stuff, Trucks Bring It
Drivers representing America's Road Team, are referred to as?
Highway Angels
Coaches
Captains
The best of the best
Which is dedicated to reducing the fatalities and accident rates on American roadways?
Share the Road
ISETEA
Map 21
D.O.T.
Share the Road program is sponsored by
Volvo North America
Mack Trucks
Michelin North America
Peterbilt Trucks
Share the Road program reaches out to the public through
Radio
Online
TV
All of the above
What is the primary purpose of ATA's Share the Road program?
To educate motorist about how to drive safely around big trucks
To reduce the gases and emissions from big trucks
To help carriers dispatch and share routes with other carriers i the area
To train drivers how to report suspicious activity while out on the road
The Share the Road program reaches how many motorists annually?
Millions
thousands
tens of thousands
over 100,000
US DOT reports have credited programs, like America's Road Team, with the significant reduction in truck related fatalities over the past decade.
true
false
Share the Road programs has been in existence for over
10 years
20 years
30 years
35 years
Share the Road replaced what program?
Safe Start
CSA
Drive Right
How to Drive
How many billions of dollars were paid by commercial trucks in federal and state highway user taxes in 2019?
36.4
34.2
41.8
48.35
In 2017, gasoline was taxed at the state level by 25.2 cents a gallon.
true
false
In 2018, trucks paid how much in federal fuel tax on each gallon of diesel fuel?
24.4 cents
26.2 cents
23.1 cents
23.8
In 2018, how much was paid in federal fuel tax on each gallon of gasoline?
18.4 cents
23.4 cents
22.1 cents
22.9 cents
Which tax was the highest in 2017?
state as tax
federal gas tax
state diesel tax
federal diesel tax
Which state collected the highest average tax?
California
Wisconsin
Oregon
Utah
In January 2017, the average cost in taxes for a 5-axle tractor semitrailer combination was
$12,000
$4,129
$16,816
$19,000
Which state collected the lowest average tax?
North Dakota
Idaho
Florida
Alaska
Up until 1967, what government body issued the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations?
DOT
ICC
FHWA
PHMSA
DOT is divided into ______ operating administrations, four of which are directly related to trucking.
4
7
11
13
Which of the following administrations is under the US Department of Transportation but NOT directly related to trucking?
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
DOT created The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on
Jan 1, 1966
April 10, 1966
Oct 15, 1966
May 25, 1966
FHWA has the broad responsibility for ensuring that America's roads and highways (physical infrastructure) continue to be the safest and most technologically up-to-date.
true
false
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was established in
1967
1968
1969
1970
Which government agency under the Department of Transportation was responsible for developing the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)?
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Highway Administration
Surface Tranportation Board
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is part of the US Department of Transportation.
true
false
Which is NOT a responsibility of NHTSA?
provide education, research, safety standards, and enforcement activity for the purpose of saving lives
provide education, research, and safety standards to prevent injury
provide education, research, and safety standards to reduce economic costs due to traffic crashes
provide quality research and feedback to the EPA, on the effects of traffic congestion to wildlife
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was created in 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety improvement Act of 1998.
true
false
FMCSA issues standards for safety programs; and the states, for the most part, adopted them as their own.
true
false
In which year did Congress transfer responsibility for hazardous material transport and safety to the newly created Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
2003
2004
2005
2006
On Nov 30th, 2004, who signed the Norman Y Mineta Research and Special Programs Improvement Act of 2004?
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Act of Congress
none of the above
On which date did the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization ACT of 1994 go into effect?
January 1, 1995
April 10, 1994
February 10, 1995
March 10, 1995
What is the purpose of the Norman Y Mineta Research and Special programs Improvement Act 2004?
provide US DOT a more focused research organization
to prevent injuries and reduce economic cost due to trffic crashes
establish a separate operating administration for pipeline and hazardous material transportation
to prohibit states from enacting or enforcing any law or regulation effecting rates or services of any motor carrier of property
A and C
Both interstate and intrastate trucking operations are subject to many types of state regulations.
true
false
The Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 prohibits states from enacting or enforcing any law or regulation affecting the prices (rates), routes, or services of any motor carrier of property (except household goods); and was upheld by the US Supreme Court in February 2008.
true
false
As long as they are no more burdensome than federal laws, states may enact laws governing....
Cargo liability
extension of credit
bills of lading
all of the above
Which part of the following is NOT constitutional?
States restricting routes based on vehicle size and weight
states requiring certain levels of liability insurance coverage
states regulating bills of lading
none of the above
Which may states NOT govern?
idling
mud flaps
parking on ramps
rates and tariffs
How does every state tax the operation of motor carriers?
vehicle registration fees
fuel taxes
general business taxes
all of the above
Carriers are limited to only paying business taxes in their domicile state?
true
false
Many states have begun to enact a variety of state environmental regulations. Because of these environmental regulations, what can a driver now be subjected to, in some states, in addition to a roadside safety inspection?
DUI test
internal combustion check
highway standards inspection
roadside smoke inspections
Which of these regulations are states adopting as their own towards trucking operations?
idiling reduction and transport refrigeration unit upgrades
diesel engine retrofits and alternative fule mandates
Roadside smoke inspections
all of the above
The minimum national requirements to obtain a CDL was signed into law in
1986
1990
1992
1993
What year did the Federal Commercial Drivers License requirements become fully effective?
1988
1990
1992
1994
Drivers of certain CMV's have been required to have a CDL in order to drive a CMV since....
Feb 10, 1992
Jan 1, 1992
April q, 1992
March 10, 1992
One priority of this Act is to address a number of licensing issues.
US Patriot Act
Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999
Homeland Security Act of 2002
Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986
Which is NOT a regulation to address licensing issues by FMCSA?
expanded definition of serious traffic violation
extended driver record check
updated requirements for issuing a breathalyzer
disqualification for violation obtained while driving a non-commercial motor vehicle
When did the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act issue regulations to address the licensing issue of "masking prohibition"?
1997
1998
1999
2000
Virtually all states have adopted the provision of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP)
true
false
MCSAP stands for
More Cops-Safety Always Pays
Motor Carrier Survival and Protection
Motor Carrier Safety Agency Police
MCSAP enables state enforcement personnel to monitor the compliance of intrastate CMV's with a uniform set of safety regulations, but not interstate until Jan 1, 2014.
true
false
