WorksheetsDispatching & Recordkeeping II
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
FMCSA means:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Motor Cargo Safety Advisory
Federal Motion Picture Security Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Security Administration
FMCSR means:
Federal Motor Carrier Security Regulations
Federal Motor Cargo Security Referendum
Federal Motor Container Security Regulations
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
The FMCSR apply to all employers, employees, and __________ transporting property or passengers in interstate commerce.
All motorist that commute on U.S. Highways
Commercial Motor Vehicles
Non-commercial motor vehicles
Military & Agriculture motor vehicles
Some of the 'exceptions' to the FMCSR rules are:
School bus operations
Occasional transportation of personal property by individuals not for compensation nor for commercial purposes
Transportation of human corpses or sick and injured people
All of these
Motor carriers that transport HM (hazardous Material) in intrastate commerce must comply with:
Specific sections of FAA regulations.
Specific sections/parts of the FMCSR's
Specific sections of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Specific sections of the United States Constitution per State.
Commercial Motor Vehicle means any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle used on a highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the vehicle:
Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of: 10,001 pounds or greater.
Is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation
Is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation;
Is used in transporting a quantity of hazardous material requiring placarding.
Accident Register/Records must be kept for:
5 years.
10 years.
Permanently.
3 years.
Every commercial motor vehicle operated by a motor carrier in interstate commerce must be marked, on both sides of vehicle, with the following: The motor carrier’s name or trade name, The motor carrier’s ID preceded by “U.S. DOT”, The size, shape and color markings must be in letters that contrast sharply in color with the background on which the letters are placed, The lettering must be readily legible during daylight hours, from a distance of 50 feet.
TRUE
FALSE
The rules for part 391 of the CFR does not apply to custom-harvesting operations, if the commercial motor vehicle is used to: Transport farm machinery, supplies, or both to/from a farm for custom harvesting operations and;
Transport custom harvested crops to storage or market.
Transport agricultural harvested crops to a distribution center.
Transporting custom harvested crops to the port of export.
All of the above
A driver must meet only the following requirements and responsibilities: a. Be at least 21 years of age; b. Speak and read English well enough to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signals, respond to official questions, and be able to make legible entries on reports and records; c. Be able to drive the vehicle safely; d. Qualified to drive CMV;
True
False
An employer of a CMV must retain the Driver's driving record for:
The preceding 3 years.
The preceding 5 years
The preceding 10 years
No records are required after the driver no longer is employed.
A driver qualification file 'checklist' includes:
Annual driver's certification of violations
Inquiry to previous employers – 3 years
Annual review of driving record
Inquiry to state agencies – 3 years
Driver's application for employment
A driver is disqualified from operating a CMV on public highways for the following offenses: Revocation, suspension, or withdrawal of an operator's license. Conviction or forfeiture of bond for the following criminal offenses while driving a commercial motor vehicle: Driving a CMV while under the influence of alcohol. Driving a CMV while under the influence of a disqualifying drug or other controlled substance. Transporting or possessing a disqualifying drug or controlled substance. Leaving the scene of an accident that involves a CMV. Using a CMV to commit a felony. Using a CMV to violate an out-of-service order.
TRUE
FALSE
Jurisdiction means:
Jurassic Park
Jurisprudence
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the judge.
All of the above
DOMICILE means:
The country that a person treats as their permanent home, or lives in.
The country that a person works in but does not live in
The country that receives funding from another country
The country of Dominican Republic
No driver may be on duty and possess, be under the influence of, or use:
Any 21 CFR section 308.11 SCHEDULE 1 substances.
Any amphetamine or formulation of an amphetamine including PEP PILLS AND BEENIES
Narcotics or DERIVATIES
Any other substance that makes DRIVING UNSAFE
A driver is forbidden to consume or be under the influence of ________________ of going on duty, or while driving.
narcotics within four hours
alcohol within 24 hours
alcohol within 2 hours
alcohol within four hours
A driver is forbidden to possess any alcoholic beverage while on duty, or while driving ____________ of the shipment.
Unless he logs his hours of On-Duty status
Unless he has completed his normal deliveries
unless it is a manifested part
None of the above
Registration for Operating authority is required for:
U.S. And Canada-Domiciled Motor Carriers
Mexico-Domiciled Motor Carriers.
If a vehicle is stopped on a highway or shoulder, the driver must activate the ________ IMMEDIATELY.
dispatcher
windshield wipers
the emergency brakes
vehicle’s hazard warning flashers
A Commercial Motor Vehicle is defined by its GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) that is:
Above 10,001 pounds.
All required lamps must be capable of being operated while not in service.
All lamps must be temporarily mounted on a permanent part of the vehicle.
All stop lamps on a CMV must be off when the service brakes are applied.
All of the above
Every CMV must be equipped with brakes acting on all wheels, with the following exceptions: a. Trucks and truck tractors with three or more axles manufactured before July 25, 1980. b. Vehicles operated by the Highway patrol.
TRUE
FALSE
Every CMV must be equipped with either ____________ that prevent the under ride of another vehicle.
GPS or satellite technology equipment
Mud flaps behind all tires
Mirrors or cameras
bumpers or other devices
CMV must carry the following emergency equipment:
Fire Extinguisher, Spare Fuses and Warning Devices for Stopped Vehicles
GPS or satellite technology, Fire Extinguisher, and Spare Fuses
Warning Devices, rain gear, and snow boats
Flash lights, Fire Extinguisher & Spare Fuses
Fire extinguishers must be securely mounted and ____________________.
Placed in the sleeper berth
Placed in the trailer (container) to extinguish cargo that is on fire
Readily accessible for use.
Placed underneath the passenger seat as far away from the driver
Cargo is required to be loaded and secured so that it will not shift ________________
Or crush other cargo within the trailer or container
Or fall off the vehicle.
Or oxidize while in transit
Or be stolen while at a truck stop
How many time zones are in the continuous United States?
Two
Three
Four
Five
Roadability means:
The condition of a vehicle whether it can be used safely on a highway.
The ability of the driver to read 'road signs.'
A term used for bridges & toll roads
The ability of the driver has to read 'road maps'
What is the meaning of COMPETENCY?
the quality of being competent; adequacy; possession of required skill, knowledge, qualification, or capacity.
a type of competition between individuals.
the process of learning a new language.
a measure of physical strength.
What is the meaning of INTEGRITY?
adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
the ability to adapt quickly to new situations.
a tendency to avoid work or activity; laziness.
the act of expressing disapproval or criticism.
What is the meaning of FRAUDULENT?
characterized by, involving, or proceeding from fraud, as actions, enterprise, methods, or gains.
related to honesty and integrity in all actions.
showing kindness and generosity to others.
involving legal and authorized business practices.
What is the meaning of REDUNDANT?
characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas; prolix.
related to something new and innovative.
having a pleasant or agreeable sound.
capable of being easily broken or damaged.
What is the meaning of DILUTE?
To make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by the addition of water or the like.
To heat a liquid until it boils.
To freeze a substance completely.
To mix two solids together.
Phoenix is located in which state?
Arizona
California
Texas
Nevada
List the States where these major US cities are located. Oakland/San Francisco is located in which state?
California
Texas
Florida
New York
List the States where these major US cities are located. Portland is located in which state?
Oregon
California
Washington
Idaho
Denver is located in which state?
Colorado
Texas
California
Nevada
You must detour off the I-10 to Tucson. The detour will add 225 miles on to your trip. With an average speed of 65 MPH how much time will be added to your trip?
3 hours and 30 minutes
2 hours and 30 minutes
4 hours and 18 minutes
1 hour and 30 minutes
You must detour off the I-10 to Phoenix. The detour will add 150 miles on to your trip. With an average speed of 65 MPH how much time will be added to your trip?
2 hours and 18 minutes
2 hours and 30 minutes
3 hours and 18 minutes
1 hour and 30 minutes
Your detour just added 150 miles to your trip. Your truck averages eight miles to the gallon. How much additional fuel will you use?
18.9 gallons
18.75 or 18.8 gallons
19.75 or 19.8 gallons
20.1 gallons
