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Which agency regulates the trucking industry?
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
What is the first step to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL)?
Obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP)
Which offense is considered a major disqualifying offense?
Violating an out-of-service order
Which of the following statements regarding alcohol use is true?
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What has a greater impact on your ability to drive, alcohol or drugs?
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Which of the following job titles is NOT mentioned in the text?
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According to the text, how often must the original log sheets be forwarded to the home terminal?
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According to the text, after a week's vacation, at what time should you restart your log sheet if you report to your terminal at 1 pm?
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According to the text, how many hours may a driver drive in a twenty-four (24) hour period?
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According to the text, which class of commercial driver's license do you need to operate a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR?
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Which of the following will result in you being removed from all safety-sensitive functions until you go through a return-to-duty process?
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What part of a combination vehicle is referred to as the 'power unit'?
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The federal size and weight limits apply to a national system of interstates commonly referred to as the:
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What is the minimum tread depth for the steer-tire?
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Which of the following is a key reason why backing is dangerous?
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What is the acronym commonly used to remember the safety check you should perform before backing?
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Which of the following backing techniques is fundamental in learning all other backing maneuvers?
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What is a key characteristic of the alley dock backing maneuver?
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Your __________ is the distance a vehicle travels from the time you see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
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How does traveling at higher speeds affect your CMV’s total stopping distance?
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You should slow to at least _____ mph below the posted speed limit when entering a curve.
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What danger(s) can foreign objects in the road pose?
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Which of the following vehicles are required to stop at highway-rail grade crossings?
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If you’re driving a CMV that is required to stop at railroad crossings, you must stop __________ the tracks.
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Which of the following are considered highway-rail grade crossing offenses?
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If convicted of a highway-rail grade crossing offense while operating a CMV for the third time in less than three years, what is the disqualification period?
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