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What type of propulstion replaced the horse-drawn carriage?
What type of propulstion replaced the horse-drawn carriage?
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) was created in what year?
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) was created in what year?
As of 2022, how many active US motor carriers that own or lease atleast one tractor were there?
As of 2022, how many active US motor carriers that own or lease atleast one tractor were there?
According to figures from FMCSA, U.S. truck drivers’ ability and commitment to avoid and reduce crashes resulted in a ____% decrease in the number of fatal or injury crashes per 100 million vehicle miles traveled by large trucks between 2000 and 2020.
According to figures from FMCSA, U.S. truck drivers’ ability and commitment to avoid and reduce crashes resulted in a ____% decrease in the number of fatal or injury crashes per 100 million vehicle miles traveled by large trucks between 2000 and 2020.
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What is America's Road Team slogan?
What is America's Road Team slogan?
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What year was the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) established?
What year was the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) established?
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In addition to new federal diesel engine emission requirements, many states have or are adopting environmental regulations which also affect trucking operations. These regulations don't include:
In addition to new federal diesel engine emission requirements, many states have or are adopting environmental regulations which also affect trucking operations. These regulations don't include:
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Class II carriers have gross annual revenues of between __ and __ million USD.
Class II carriers have gross annual revenues of between __ and __ million USD.
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What type of road generally provides the fastest method of travel?
What type of road generally provides the fastest method of travel?
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When identifying carriers with relatively poor BASIC Measures scores and prioritizing them for an intervention, this intervention does not inclue _______.
When identifying carriers with relatively poor BASIC Measures scores and prioritizing them for an intervention, this intervention does not inclue _______.
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A driver with a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) can only drive when?
A driver with a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) can only drive when?
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To qualify for a CDL, what distant visual acuity is required, with or without corrective lenses?
To qualify for a CDL, what distant visual acuity is required, with or without corrective lenses?
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What rules require that entry-level drivers take behind-the-wheel training combined with a prescribed knowledge curriculum to address the specific training needs of a driver seeking a CDL?
What rules require that entry-level drivers take behind-the-wheel training combined with a prescribed knowledge curriculum to address the specific training needs of a driver seeking a CDL?
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Rules for electronic logging devices (ELDs) were published in what year?
Rules for electronic logging devices (ELDs) were published in what year?
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Hard evidence shows that, each year, seat belts prevent how many fatalities, 350,000 serious injuries, and $67 billion in costs associated with traffic injuries and deaths?
Hard evidence shows that, each year, seat belts prevent how many fatalities, 350,000 serious injuries, and $67 billion in costs associated with traffic injuries and deaths?
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A pre-trip inspection does not include ____.
A pre-trip inspection does not include ____.
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What does the acronym LDWS stand for?
What does the acronym LDWS stand for?
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Is it true or false that safety technology remains the most important element to truck safety?
Is it true or false that safety technology remains the most important element to truck safety?
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An ATRI study, updated in 2022, found that speeding 15 mph over the speed limit increased the likelihood of a crash by what percentage?
An ATRI study, updated in 2022, found that speeding 15 mph over the speed limit increased the likelihood of a crash by what percentage?
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It is important for a driver to be aware of their surroundings even when the vehicle is stopped, in neutral, or parked. In what percentage of large-truck/two-vehicle fatal crashes, either the truck or the other vehicle were stopped or parked?
It is important for a driver to be aware of their surroundings even when the vehicle is stopped, in neutral, or parked. In what percentage of large-truck/two-vehicle fatal crashes, either the truck or the other vehicle were stopped or parked?
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Is the speed of a CMV when entering a curve the most important factor in rollovers?
Is the speed of a CMV when entering a curve the most important factor in rollovers?
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Texting while driving, for example, amounts to how many seconds of distraction over a 6 second interval?
Texting while driving, for example, amounts to how many seconds of distraction over a 6 second interval?
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In what year did FMCSA and PHMSA issue a final rule that restricts the use of hand-held mobile telephones by interstate CMV drivers and intrastate hazmat drivers?
In what year did FMCSA and PHMSA issue a final rule that restricts the use of hand-held mobile telephones by interstate CMV drivers and intrastate hazmat drivers?
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The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety’s 2012 fleet safety benchmark study revealed that the safest fleets have written policies restricting the use of mobile devices and check mobile phone records only after a collision of high severity.
The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety’s 2012 fleet safety benchmark study revealed that the safest fleets have written policies restricting the use of mobile devices and check mobile phone records only after a collision of high severity.
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It is acceptable for an interstate driver to be dispatched while ill or fatigued.
It is acceptable for an interstate driver to be dispatched while ill or fatigued.
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At what point may further evaluation of a driver's blood pressure be necessary?
At what point may further evaluation of a driver's blood pressure be necessary?
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A driver who tests “positive” on an initial test is NOT entitled to a confirmation test using a more sophisticated procedure.
A driver who tests “positive” on an initial test is NOT entitled to a confirmation test using a more sophisticated procedure.
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Which miscellaneous parts and accessories are not required on all interstate vehicles by FMCSA safety regulations?
Which miscellaneous parts and accessories are not required on all interstate vehicles by FMCSA safety regulations?
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Turn signals may be of any color.
Turn signals may be of any color.
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Mechanical failure causes the most accidents.
Mechanical failure causes the most accidents.
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The TSA was created in response to what event?
The TSA was created in response to what event?
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In what year did the TSA publish the Air Cargo Security Requirements rule?
In what year did the TSA publish the Air Cargo Security Requirements rule?
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Protecting information is also important and drivers are encouraged to protect all of the following from cyber thieves except:
Protecting information is also important and drivers are encouraged to protect all of the following from cyber thieves except:
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Penalties of no less than $___/employee/day can be charged to companies for not providing hazmat training for employees.
Penalties of no less than $___/employee/day can be charged to companies for not providing hazmat training for employees.
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Each person who operates a cargo tank or a vehicle with an attached tank or tanks with an individual capacity of 119 gallons or more and that has an aggregate capacity of 1,000 gallons must possess a ________ endorsement on their CDL.
Each person who operates a cargo tank or a vehicle with an attached tank or tanks with an individual capacity of 119 gallons or more and that has an aggregate capacity of 1,000 gallons must possess a ________ endorsement on their CDL.
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No smoking is permitted on or about a motor vehicle while loading the following classes of materials except:
No smoking is permitted on or about a motor vehicle while loading the following classes of materials except:
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Nitrogen displaces ____; therefore, brief exposure to a concentrated atmosphere of nitrogen can render someone unconscious almost instantly.
Nitrogen displaces ____; therefore, brief exposure to a concentrated atmosphere of nitrogen can render someone unconscious almost instantly.
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baffle and a bulkhead are both internal tank sections almost always parallel to the long axis of the tank.
baffle and a bulkhead are both internal tank sections almost always parallel to the long axis of the tank.
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A tank truck driver is forbidden to use any flame producing emergency signal when transporting flammables.
A tank truck driver is forbidden to use any flame producing emergency signal when transporting flammables.
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When does liquid surge present the greatest problem in a cargo tank vehicle?
When does liquid surge present the greatest problem in a cargo tank vehicle?
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How can a driver determine whether a shipment is a hazardous material?
How can a driver determine whether a shipment is a hazardous material?
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All of the following classes of HM require placarding for any quantity on a vehicle, except:
All of the following classes of HM require placarding for any quantity on a vehicle, except:
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Under Federal law, what is the maximum penalty per day for not reporting spills into waterways? Additionally, states and municipalities may levy separate fines.
Under Federal law, what is the maximum penalty per day for not reporting spills into waterways? Additionally, states and municipalities may levy separate fines.
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To treat chemical burns, one should wash away the chemical completely with large quantities of running water for no less than how many minutes?
To treat chemical burns, one should wash away the chemical completely with large quantities of running water for no less than how many minutes?
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In general, what type of cargo is most likely to increase the seriousness of a truck fire?
In general, what type of cargo is most likely to increase the seriousness of a truck fire?
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Anaphylaxis can cause all of the following except:
Anaphylaxis can cause all of the following except:
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The _____ degree burn usually leaves the skin looking dry and red, with some swelling, sensitivity, and pain sometimes present.
The _____ degree burn usually leaves the skin looking dry and red, with some swelling, sensitivity, and pain sometimes present.
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Chemical burns occur when skin is exposed to a corrosive substance. Chemical burns follow the standard three burn classifications; however, they can occur without any source of heat, can occur immediately upon contact, but may not be immediately evident.
Chemical burns occur when skin is exposed to a corrosive substance. Chemical burns follow the standard three burn classifications; however, they can occur without any source of heat, can occur immediately upon contact, but may not be immediately evident.
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What does the acronym CPR stand for?
What does the acronym CPR stand for?
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All of the following are signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism except:
All of the following are signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism except:
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To perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself, you must do all of the following except:
To perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself, you must do all of the following except:
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According to the Mayo Clinic, minor cuts and scrapes (abrasions) usually don't require emergency treatment and don't cause infection or other complications.
According to the Mayo Clinic, minor cuts and scrapes (abrasions) usually don't require emergency treatment and don't cause infection or other complications.
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The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons states that a fracture is not a broken bone.
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons states that a fracture is not a broken bone.
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Signs and symptoms of heat exhausting include all of the following except:
Signs and symptoms of heat exhausting include all of the following except:
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Bites from mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies and some spiders also cannto cause severe reactions.
Bites from mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies and some spiders also cannto cause severe reactions.
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Signs and symptoms of poisoning include:
Signs and symptoms of poisoning include:
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A doctor may recommend a tetanus booster within how many hours of a deep puncture wound?
A doctor may recommend a tetanus booster within how many hours of a deep puncture wound?
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Signs and Symptoms of Shock include all except:
Signs and Symptoms of Shock include all except:
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Ligaments are the tough, elastic-like tissue that attach to your bones and hold your muscles in place.
Ligaments are the tough, elastic-like tissue that attach to your bones and hold your muscles in place.
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You do not need the a conscious victim's permission before administering first air.
You do not need the a conscious victim's permission before administering first air.
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The loss of how many pints of blood at one time can be serious or possibly fatal?
The loss of how many pints of blood at one time can be serious or possibly fatal?
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The acronym OSA stands for:
The acronym OSA stands for:
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What percentage of accidents on stairs result in serious injury?
What percentage of accidents on stairs result in serious injury?
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What is the correct definition of diabetes?
What is the correct definition of diabetes?
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According to the National Fire Protection Association, what percentage of all fires reported in the U.S. are highway vehicle fires?
According to the National Fire Protection Association, what percentage of all fires reported in the U.S. are highway vehicle fires?
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When synthetic materials such as nylon in carpeting or foam padding in sofas burn, they can produce highly toxic gases such as:
When synthetic materials such as nylon in carpeting or foam padding in sofas burn, they can produce highly toxic gases such as:
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The use of steel cord in steel-belted radial truck tires does make these tires fireproof.
The use of steel cord in steel-belted radial truck tires does make these tires fireproof.
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The National Fire Protection Association has developed the acronym 'PASS' to help people remember how to use a portable fire extinguisher. What does PASS stand for?
The National Fire Protection Association has developed the acronym 'PASS' to help people remember how to use a portable fire extinguisher. What does PASS stand for?
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When exposed to fire, only R-134A decomposes and creates toxic fumes.
When exposed to fire, only R-134A decomposes and creates toxic fumes.
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What does the acronym CCSP stand for?
What does the acronym CCSP stand for?
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What does the acronym C-TPAT Stand for?
What does the acronym C-TPAT Stand for?
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What does the acronym LTCCS stand for?
What does the acronym LTCCS stand for?
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What does the acronym ESC stand for?
What does the acronym ESC stand for?
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What does the acronym OOIDA stand for?
What does the acronym OOIDA stand for?
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What does the acronym ROI stand for?
What does the acronym ROI stand for?
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What does the acronym WHTI stand for?
What does the acronym WHTI stand for?
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Where is the American Trucking Associations headquartered?
Where is the American Trucking Associations headquartered?
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What percentage of all U.S. communities rely exclusively on trucks to deliver their products and goods?
What percentage of all U.S. communities rely exclusively on trucks to deliver their products and goods?
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What kind of inspection is a Level V inspection?
What kind of inspection is a Level V inspection?
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Many experts say that drivers should check mirrors every __ to __ seconds.
Many experts say that drivers should check mirrors every __ to __ seconds.
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Study Notes
Background and Development of Trucking Industry
- Early 1900s: Trucks with gasoline-powered internal combustion engines replaced horse-drawn wagons for delivering goods from railheads to markets and end users.
- 1919: During World War I, the number of trucks in the United States increased from 100,000 to over 1,000,000, with larger trucks and improved road networks.
- 1919: Lieutenant Colonel Dwight D. Eisenhower led one of the first coast-to-coast truck movements from Washington D.C. to San Francisco, CA.
Regulations and Safety Measures
- 1995: The ICC (Interstate Commerce Commission) was formally abolished, and its remaining responsibilities were transferred to the Surface Transportation Board (STB).
- 1998: The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) required states to lower the breath-alcohol content level for intoxication to 0.08 and established the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP).
- 1999: The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 moved all motor carrier safety oversight responsibilities from the Office of Motor Carriers within the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
- 2015: The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act required FMCSA to establish a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, implement electronic logging devices (ELDs), and develop new entry-level driver training requirements.
Key Acronyms
- FMCSA: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- ICC: Interstate Commerce Commission
- MCSAP: Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
- STB: Surface Transportation Board
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