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Effective February 2012, the FMCSA excluded from the definition of 'on-duty' time any time resting in a parked commercial vehicle with the driver relieved of all responsibility for the vehicle.
Effective February 2012, the FMCSA excluded from the definition of 'on-duty' time any time resting in a parked commercial vehicle with the driver relieved of all responsibility for the vehicle.
True
Working part-time at a restaurant is still considered on-duty time.
Working part-time at a restaurant is still considered on-duty time.
True
Fueling a truck is an example of ____________.
Fueling a truck is an example of ____________.
on duty time
Taking a company-directed blood and urine drug test is considered on-duty time.
Taking a company-directed blood and urine drug test is considered on-duty time.
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All time waiting at a plant is part of your off-duty time.
All time waiting at a plant is part of your off-duty time.
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Performing a pre-trip inspection is part of travel time.
Performing a pre-trip inspection is part of travel time.
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In order to be off-duty, you must:
In order to be off-duty, you must:
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Being relieved of all duties and responsibilities regarding work is an example of off-duty time.
Being relieved of all duties and responsibilities regarding work is an example of off-duty time.
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The validity of the previous question's statement is confirmed.
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Study Notes
FMCSA Regulations on Duty Time
- As of February 2012, the FMCSA exempts resting in a parked commercial vehicle from "on-duty" time, provided the driver is not responsible for the vehicle.
- A driver working part-time in a restaurant is classified as "on-duty" time according to regulations.
Duty Time Activities
- Fueling a truck constitutes "on-duty" time, indicating that such activities are part of a driver's work hours.
- Taking a company-directed blood or urine drug test is also categorized as "on-duty" time.
Off-Duty Time Clarifications
- Waiting at a plant does not automatically count as "off-duty" time; this statement is false.
- Performing a pre-trip inspection is considered "on-duty" time, not "off-duty."
- To be classified as "off-duty," a driver must be relieved of all work responsibilities, confirming their departure from active duty.
Definitions of Duty Status
- Being completely free from all work duties and responsibilities is an indication of "off-duty" status, considered true by regulations.
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Test your knowledge of the FMCSA's regulations on duty time and off-duty classifications for commercial drivers. This quiz will cover exemptions, responsibilities, and activities categorized as 'on-duty' or 'off-duty'. Perfect for those in the transportation sector or studying commercial driving laws.
