Questions and Answers
Which motor vehicle/s does the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mainly focus on?
large trucks and buses
Which are exempted from the FMCR application?
school bus operations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations prescribe the minimum standards to be maintained by motor carriers.
True
Which of the following points relate to the practical application of the FMCSRs?
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Based on the rules, how many hours should a truck driver be off duty (resting) before driving?
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The rule on hours of service required of truck drivers is the same as the rule on fatigued driving.
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Which is NOT a common driver violation?
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According to the webinar, to whom should letters of preservation of evidence be sent?
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Which document evidences who the carrier is in a trucking case?
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How can an employer/trucking company be charged with negligence?
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Study Notes
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- The FMCSA mainly focuses on motor vehicles that transport goods and/or passengers in interstate commerce.
Exemptions from FMCSRs
- The following are exempted from the FMCSR application:
- (No specific exemptions are mentioned in the text)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs)
- The FMCSRs prescribe the minimum standards to be maintained by motor carriers.
- The regulations relate to the practical application of safety standards, including:
- Hours of service for truck drivers
- Fatigued driving
Hours of Service and Fatigued Driving
- A truck driver should be off duty (resting) for at least 30 hours before driving.
- The rule on hours of service is not the same as the rule on fatigued driving.
Common Driver Violations
- A common driver violation is not specified, but it is implied that there are common violations.
Preservation of Evidence
- Letters of preservation of evidence should be sent to the carrier.
Documents in Trucking Cases
- The document that evidences who the carrier is in a trucking case is not specified.
Employer/Trucking Company Negligence
- An employer/trucking company can be charged with negligence.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the motor vehicles that are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The FMCSA is responsible for ensuring the safety of commercial motor vehicles on the road.
