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What is the primary purpose of hazardous materials placards on a commercial motor vehicle?
What is the primary purpose of hazardous materials placards on a commercial motor vehicle?
What is NOT a key skill that is required to operate a commercial motor vehicle?
What is NOT a key skill that is required to operate a commercial motor vehicle?
When is it permissible to transport hazardous materials without a HazMat endorsement on your CDL?
When is it permissible to transport hazardous materials without a HazMat endorsement on your CDL?
How often should you stop to check your cargo while on the road?
How often should you stop to check your cargo while on the road?
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What is a potential consequence of letting the air out of hot tires?
What is a potential consequence of letting the air out of hot tires?
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What is the penalty for driving a commercial motor vehicle that has been ordered out of service by federal or state inspectors?
What is the penalty for driving a commercial motor vehicle that has been ordered out of service by federal or state inspectors?
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What is the gross vehicle weight (GVW) of a commercial motor vehicle?
What is the gross vehicle weight (GVW) of a commercial motor vehicle?
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Which component is a key part of the steering system in a commercial motor vehicle?
Which component is a key part of the steering system in a commercial motor vehicle?
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What is the minimum duration of CDL disqualification for a first offense of a major violation?
What is the minimum duration of CDL disqualification for a first offense of a major violation?
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Why is it important to cover your cargo?
Why is it important to cover your cargo?
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Study Notes
Hazardous Materials Placards
- Hazardous materials placards are signs on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo.
- Simplified: Signs on trucks show what dangerous stuff they're carrying.
Basic Skills for Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations
- First-aid certification is not one of the four basic skills required to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
Transporting Hazardous Materials
- You can transport hazardous materials without a hazardous materials (HazMat) endorsement on your CDL if your vehicle doesn't require placarding.
- Simplified: You can carry dangerous stuff without a special permit if your truck doesn't need big signs.
Cargo Safety
- You must stop to check your cargo while on the road, and the frequency of these stops depends on various factors.
- Simplified: You should stop to check your stuff while driving, but it's not specified how many times.
Tire Maintenance
- Letting the air out of hot tires is a bad idea because when the tires cool off, the pressure will be too low.
- Simplified: Don't let air out of hot tires because they'll be too flat when they cool down.
Commercial Driving Disqualification
- If you are convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) that federal or state inspectors have ordered out of service, you will be disqualified from commercial driving for at least 90 days.
- Simplified: If inspectors say your truck is too dangerous to drive, you can't drive for at least 90 days.
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
- The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the total weight of a single vehicle and its load.
- Simplified: The total weight a truck can carry is everything it's carrying.
Steering Components
- The gear box is a key steering component.
- Simplified: The gear box helps you steer.
CDL Revocation
- You will lose your CDL for at least one year if you are convicted of certain offenses, depending on what it is.
- Simplified: If you do something wrong while driving, you might lose your license for a year.
Cargo Protection
- You should cover your cargo for all of the above reasons.
- Simplified: Why cover your stuff? For all these reasons.
Safe Turning
- If you swing wide to the left before you turn right, someone might try to pass you on your right.
- Simplified: Be careful when turning, or someone might try to pass you on the right side.
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Test your knowledge of commercial driving regulations and hazardous materials transportation. Learn about placards, HazMat endorsements, and basic skills required for driving big trucks.
