CDL Week 1 Exam Questions Correctly Answered.
Which activities are considered a safety-sensitive function? - CORRECT ANSWER Driving a CMV, Loading a CMV, Waiting for assistance with a disabled CMV
A driver may not use alcohol during the _______________ hours before performing a safety-sensi...
Which activities are considered a safety-sensitive function? - CORRECT ANSWER Driving a CMV, Loading
a CMV, Waiting for assistance with a disabled CMV
A driver may not use alcohol during the _______________ hours before performing a safety-sensitive
function. - CORRECT ANSWER Four
All drivers, prior to performing safety-sensitive functions for a motor carrier for the first time, must
undergo what type of pre-employment test, and have what type of result? - CORRECT ANSWER Drug
Test - Negative
Who can order a test based on reasonable suspicion? - CORRECT ANSWER Your trained supervisor,
based on direct observation
Alcohol testing is done in a private setting by what trained and qualified person(s)? - CORRECT ANSWER
Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) and Screening Test Technician
If you initially test positive for drugs, what happens next? - CORRECT ANSWER A confirmatory drugs test
will be conducted
Which actions are considered a refusal to test? - CORRECT ANSWER Failing to appear for any test within
a reasonable time, failing to remain at the testing site until the testing is complete, failing to provide a
specimen for testing
If you fail an alcohol test OR test positive for drugs, you may not return to a safety-sensitive function
until the return-to-duty process, including an evaluation that is completed by who? - CORRECT ANSWER
Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)
True OR False
,Alcohol can slow reaction time and drain damage can be a long-term effect of alcohol abuse - CORRECT
ANSWER TRUE
What has a greater impact on you ability to drive, alcohol or drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER Both are
equally as dangerous when you are under their influence and get behind the wheel
How old must someone be to operate a CMV in interstate commerce? - CORRECT ANSWER 21 years old
Which health conditions would negatively impact a driver's ability to safely operate a CMV? - CORRECT
ANSWER Alcoholism, missing limb, high blood pressure
To be considered a qualified driver, the driver must undergo a physical examination once every
__________ months. - CORRECT ANSWER 24 months
What happens to a driver if they leave the scene of an accident with a CMV? - CORRECT ANSWER Driver
may be disqualified from driving a CMV
What does the medical examiner do if, the driver fails to meet a physical qualification cited in the
standards and/or if the driver has a medical condition that endangers the health and safety of the driver
and the public - CORRECT ANSWER The medical examiner must not qualify the drive
The trucking industry is subject to regulations from which agency? - CORRECT ANSWER Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administraction (FMCSA), establishes basic safety rules and standards
for who? - CORRECT ANSWER Driver and other employees of motor carries
Motor carriers
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)
What must you do first in order to obtain your commercial driver's license? - CORRECT ANSWER Obtain
a commercial learners permit (CLP)
, What requires an endorsement on your CDL? - CORRECT ANSWER Double/Triple Trailers
According to the FMCSRs, you are qualified to operate a CMV if you: - CORRECT ANSWER Have only one
current CDL
Leaving the scene of an accident is considered what type of offense? - CORRECT ANSWER Considered a
major disqualifying offense
How many hours following an accident are drivers prohibited from using alcohol? - CORRECT ANSWER 8
hours following an accident OR until they undergo a post-accident test.
What happens if a driver fails an alcohol test, tests positive for drugs or refuses to take a required
alcohol and/or drug test? - CORRECT ANSWER It will result in the driver being removed from all safety-
sensitive function until they go through a return-to-duty process.
What part of a combination vehicle is referred to as the "power unit"? - CORRECT ANSWER Tractor
The federal size and weight limits apply to a national system of interstates commonly referred to as the:
- CORRECT ANSWER National Network
A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) engine controls are used to: - CORRECT ANSWER start up and shut
down the vehicle engine
If your truck has this, you must first turn the engine key to the 'on' position before engaging it. -
CORRECT ANSWER The starter button
Which clutch position is required to start the engine or shift gears? - CORRECT ANSWER Disengaged
What is a yellow, diamond-shaped knob that allows you to activate the parking brake? - CORRECT
ANSWER Parking Brake Control Valve
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