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The trucking industry is subject to regulations from which of the following agencies?
The trucking industry is subject to regulations from which of the following agencies?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) establish basic safety rules and standards for:
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) establish basic safety rules and standards for:
In order to obtain your Commercial Driver's License (CDL), you must first:
In order to obtain your Commercial Driver's License (CDL), you must first:
Which of the following requires an endorsement on your CDL?
Which of the following requires an endorsement on your CDL?
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According to the FMCSRs, you are qualified to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) if you:
According to the FMCSRs, you are qualified to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) if you:
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Which of the following is considered a major disqualifying offense?
Which of the following is considered a major disqualifying offense?
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Prohibited alcohol use includes which of the following?
Prohibited alcohol use includes which of the following?
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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?
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?
What part of a combination vehicle is referred to as the power unit?
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The federal size weight limits apply to a national system of interstate commonly referred to as the:
The federal size weight limits apply to a national system of interstate commonly referred to as the:
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A Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) engine controls are used to:
A Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) engine controls are used to:
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If your truck has a blank, you must first turn the engine key to the on position before engaging it:
If your truck has a blank, you must first turn the engine key to the on position before engaging it:
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Which clutch position is required to start the engine or shift gears?
Which clutch position is required to start the engine or shift gears?
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Which of the following is a yellow diamond-shaped knob that allows you to activate the parking brake?
Which of the following is a yellow diamond-shaped knob that allows you to activate the parking brake?
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Secondary vehicle controls:
Secondary vehicle controls:
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The federal motor carrier safety regulations (FMCSR) say you must use your:
The federal motor carrier safety regulations (FMCSR) say you must use your:
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Which vehicle instrument measures the voltage in a vehicle's electrical system?
Which vehicle instrument measures the voltage in a vehicle's electrical system?
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What is a normal operating range for a CMV's oil pressure?
What is a normal operating range for a CMV's oil pressure?
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Which of the following warning devices helps you know when exhaust temperatures are abnormal?
Which of the following warning devices helps you know when exhaust temperatures are abnormal?
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Which device indicates that there is inadequate pressure in the air brake system?
Which device indicates that there is inadequate pressure in the air brake system?
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To put a commercial motor vehicle on the road, you must first:
To put a commercial motor vehicle on the road, you must first:
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Before you inspect the engine compartment and front axle components:
Before you inspect the engine compartment and front axle components:
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What is the minimum tread depth for the steer axle?
What is the minimum tread depth for the steer axle?
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When inspecting the brake assembly, you should ensure:
When inspecting the brake assembly, you should ensure:
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After the initial 50-mile check, how often must you conduct additional on-the-road inspections of the cargo securement?
After the initial 50-mile check, how often must you conduct additional on-the-road inspections of the cargo securement?
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What is the only circumstance you are not required to inspect your cargo and load?
What is the only circumstance you are not required to inspect your cargo and load?
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When is it appropriate to conduct a post-trip inspection?
When is it appropriate to conduct a post-trip inspection?
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What items should a post-trip inspection include?
What items should a post-trip inspection include?
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When do regulations require drivers of property carrying CMVs to complete and sign a DVIR?
When do regulations require drivers of property carrying CMVs to complete and sign a DVIR?
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If the previous driver found defects and noted them on a DVIR, what must you do before operating that vehicle again?
If the previous driver found defects and noted them on a DVIR, what must you do before operating that vehicle again?
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What is the very first step you should take when starting a tractor trailer engine?
What is the very first step you should take when starting a tractor trailer engine?
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What is the appropriate cool-down period for a tractor-trailer engine?
What is the appropriate cool-down period for a tractor-trailer engine?
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When setting your tractor-trailer in motion, how can you tell the friction point of your clutch has been reached?
When setting your tractor-trailer in motion, how can you tell the friction point of your clutch has been reached?
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After stopping your tractor-trailer:
After stopping your tractor-trailer:
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When testing your tractor-trailer hookup, pull gently against the locked trailer brakes and stop when:
When testing your tractor-trailer hookup, pull gently against the locked trailer brakes and stop when:
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What is off tracking?
What is off tracking?
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What is essential for you to do when you're making a left turn at an intersection with multiple lanes?
What is essential for you to do when you're making a left turn at an intersection with multiple lanes?
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What factors will determine how much time is needed to get your vehicle up to speed to safely merge with oncoming traffic on an interstate?
What factors will determine how much time is needed to get your vehicle up to speed to safely merge with oncoming traffic on an interstate?
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What should you do if you are unsure what may be behind your vehicle while backing?
What should you do if you are unsure what may be behind your vehicle while backing?
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What should you do if you cannot easily correct trailer drift (your vehicle is too far out of position) when backing your vehicle?
What should you do if you cannot easily correct trailer drift (your vehicle is too far out of position) when backing your vehicle?
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In a manual transmission, what controls what gear the transmission is in?
In a manual transmission, what controls what gear the transmission is in?
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When your vehicle reaches the maximum speed for a gear, you must:
When your vehicle reaches the maximum speed for a gear, you must:
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Study Notes
Regulatory Agencies in Trucking
- The trucking industry is regulated by agencies including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), and Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
- The FMCSA establishes safety rules for drivers, motor carriers, and commercial motor vehicles through Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Requirements
- To obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) is required.
- Certain endorsements are necessary for operating double/triple trailers, using air brakes, or driving manual transmissions.
Safety and Operational Standards
- A qualified driver must have only one valid CDL and not be disqualified from operating a motor vehicle.
- Leaving the scene of an accident is a major disqualifying offense, along with other serious violations.
Alcohol and Drug Regulations
- Prohibited alcohol use includes restrictions on consumption within eight hours after an accident and having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.01 or greater while on duty.
- Failing an alcohol test, testing positive for drugs, or refusing a drug test can lead to removal from safety-sensitive functions.
Vehicle Components and Controls
- The tractor is referred to as the power unit in a combination vehicle.
- Secondary vehicle controls are designed to provide backup functions and assist in safe vehicle operation.
Vehicle Inspection Procedures
- Conducting a thorough pre-trip inspection is crucial to ensure safety before hitting the road.
- Parking brakes must be verified before inspecting the engine compartment from axle components.
Tread and Brake Assembly Standards
- Minimum tread depth for steer tires is 4/32 inches.
- Brake assembly inspection requires ensuring slack adjusters are snug, and brake shoes have at least a quarter inch lining.
Inspection and Documentation Standards
- Cargo securement inspections must occur every three hours or every 150 miles, whichever comes first.
- An official Documented Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) is needed whenever defects are discovered, before operating the vehicle again.
Starting Procedures for Tractor-Trailers
- The first step when starting a tractor-trailer engine is to apply the parking brake.
- Proper cool down periods for engines vary by engine type and nature of the trip.
Clutch and Gear Management
- The friction point of the clutch is reached when RPMs decrease as the vehicle is set in motion.
- Proper brake pressure must be maintained to keep the vehicle stationary after stopping.
Driving Techniques and Maneuvers
- Off tracking refers to the rear wheels following a different path than the front wheels during turns.
- When making left turns at intersections, starting in the rightmost lane is essential for safety.
Merging and Backing Procedures
- Factors that determine the time needed to safely merge with oncoming traffic include the length of the on-ramp and the vehicle's load weight.
- When backing, if unsure of the area behind the vehicle, it's safest to stop and check rather than relying solely on mirrors.
Manual Transmission Controls
- The shift lever controls which gear is engaged in a manual transmission.
- When reaching the maximum speed for a gear, the driver must upshift to a higher gear.
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