CLASS B CDL (TN) Flashcards

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What is required to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV)?

Only a learner's permit

A regular driver's license

No special requirements

A commercial driver's license (CDL) (correct)

What does HME stand for?

Hazardous Material Endorsement

What must you complete to have HME added to your CDL?

Vision screening, pass hazardous material knowledge test, fingerprints and background check

What are the steps to receiving a CDL?

General knowledge test, skills test Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of general skills evaluated for a CDL?

Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection, Basic Vehicle Control, On Road Test Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Pre-Trip inspection?

To see whether the vehicle is safe to drive and to explain what will be inspected and why Signup and view all the answers

What does Basic Vehicle Control involve?

Moving forward, backward, and turning within a defined area Signup and view all the answers

What is evaluated during the On Road Test?

Skill to safely drive your vehicle in traffic situations Signup and view all the answers

What traffic situations should a driver expect to navigate?

Left and right turns, intersections, railroad crossings, curves, up and down grades, single or multi-lane roads, streets, or highways Signup and view all the answers

It is illegal to operate a CMV if your Blood Alcohol Concentration or BAC is _____ or higher.

.04% Signup and view all the answers

What must you consent to if you operate a CMV?

Alcohol testing Signup and view all the answers

For a first offense, how long will you lose your CDL for?

At least one year Signup and view all the answers

How long will you lose your CDL for a second offense?

For life Signup and view all the answers

If you commit 2 serious traffic violations within __ years, you will LOSE your CDL for days.

three years, 60 days Signup and view all the answers

What happens if you commit your first violation of an OUT-OF-SERVICE ORDER?

You will lose your CDL for at least 180 days Signup and view all the answers

What does the TSA stand for?

Transportation Security Administration Signup and view all the answers

Can you drive a CMV without a CDL?

No way, José Signup and view all the answers

How many years of driving experience must you provide information on when applying for a commercial driving job?

10 years Signup and view all the answers

If your license is suspended, you must notify your employer within ___ business days.

2 Signup and view all the answers

You must notify your motor vehicle licensing agency within 30 days if you are convicted of what?

A traffic violation in another jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if you break the rule of having more than one license?

Fine up to 5,000 dollars or jail time Signup and view all the answers

You cannot have more than ____ license(s).

one Signup and view all the answers

What is required if you have an HME and you are convicted?

Notify and surrender your HME within 24 hours Signup and view all the answers

If you do not wear a seatbelt, you are ___ times more likely to be fatally injured.

4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)?

The maximum weight of a combination of vehicles including the tow vehicle and towed vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?

The maximum weight a vehicle is rated to safely operate. Signup and view all the answers

When should you log your odometer reading?

Beginning of day, leaving the state, end of trip/day. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CDL Requirements

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is mandatory for specific vehicle operations.
Vehicle types requiring a CDL:
- Single vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.
- Combinations with a Gross Combination Weight of 26,001 pounds or more if the trailer GVWR is 10,001 pounds or more.
- Vehicles designed to carry more than 15 passengers (including the driver).
- School buses, irrespective of passenger count.
- Any vehicle needing hazardous material placards, select agents, or toxins.

Hazardous Material Endorsement (HME)

HME is required to transport hazardous materials.
To obtain HME, candidates must undergo:
- Vision screening.
- Hazardous material knowledge test.
- Background check with fingerprints.

Process for Receiving a CDL

Steps to obtain a CDL include:
- Passing the general knowledge test.
- Completing skills tests.

General Skills Testing

Key testing areas for CDL include:
- Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection: Determines knowledge of vehicle safety checks.
- Basic Vehicle Control: Involves moving forward, backward, and turning in a designated area.
- On-Road Test: Assesses safe driving skills in traffic conditions.

Traffic Violations and Penalties

Legal BAC limit for operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) is 0.04%.
A CMV operator consents to alcohol testing.
Loss of CDL for a minimum of one year occurs for:
- Driving with a BAC of 0.04% or higher.
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
- Refusing alcohol testing.
- Leaving the scene of an accident involving a CMV.

Serious Traffic Violations

Serious violations include:
- Excessive speeding (15 mph or more over the limit).
- Erratic lane changes and following too closely.
- Violations resulting in a fatality.
Committing two serious violations within three years results in a 60-day CDL suspension; three or more leads to a 120-day suspension.

Out-of-Service Orders

First violation of an out-of-service order results in a minimum 180-day CDL suspension.
Two out-of-service violations within ten years results in a two-year suspension.
Reporting traffic violations is obligatory within specific time frames (30 days for any violations, 2 business days for license suspension).

Railroad Highway Grade Violations

Specific violations lead to CDL suspension:
- 60 days for a first offense, 120 days for a second offense, and at least one year for a third.

Maintaining HME

HME may be denied or revoked based on:
- Lawful residency status.
- Criminal background involving certain felonies.
- Mental health adjudications.

Additional Key Points

TSA refers to the Transportation Security Administration.
Driving privileges linked to personal vehicle violations can affect CDL standing.
A CDL holder may not hold more than one license; violations can incur fines and jail time.
Unsafe practices, such as not wearing a seatbelt, greatly increase risk (four times more likely to be fatally injured).

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Test your knowledge on the requirements and definitions related to obtaining a Class B Commercial Driver's License in Tennessee. These flashcards cover key concepts, including vehicle classifications and passenger transport regulations. Perfect for aspiring drivers preparing for their CDL exam.