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Q: A driver can Driver Release a HazMat package, as long as there is some where secure to leave it? A: False (Correct)
Q: Every Driver shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all regulations contained in the FMCSR which are applicable to that motor carrier's operations. A: True (Correct)
Q: What is the easiest seen HazMat identification?
• Diamond Label
• Shipping Label
• UNPOP identification
A: Shipping Label (Incorrect)
Q: What is the maximum weight of a HazMat package?
• 70 lbs
• 40 lbs
• 150 lbs
A: 70 lbs (Correct)
Q: Who is permitted to clean up a leaking hazmat package?
• The driver should quickly contain & clean the hazmat
• Only trained motor carrier employees or vendors
• The National HazMat Response Team
A: The National HazMat Response Team (Incorrect)
Q: The Emergency Response Guidebook must be ?
• Kept at the motor carrier’s headquarters
• Stored securely in the cargo area
• Within arm’s reach of the driver while restrained by a seatbelt A: Within arm’s reach of the driver while restrained by a seatbelt (Correct) Q: To help improve a motor carrier’s Driver Fitness (BASIC) score, a driver must maintain these two items on them, while operating a CMV?
• Driver’s License & Birth Certificate
• Birth Certificate & Social Security Card
• Valid Driver’s License & Valid Medical Card
A: Valid Driver’s License & Valid Medical Card (Correct) Q: The Driver Fitness (BASIC) addresses drivers who are unfit to operate a commercial motor vehicle due to?
• Lack of Training & Too Many Moving Violations
• Experience, Lack of Training, Medical Qualifications
• Medical Qualifications & Too Many Accidents
A: Experience, Lack of Training, Medical Qualifications (Correct) Q: CSA is governed by what government agency?
• (FMCSA) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
• (NFL) National Freight Laws
• (FMCAS) Federal Motor Carrier Authorization Society A: (FMCSA) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Correct) Q: CSA consists of 7 categories that are referred to as BASIC’s. BASIC is defined as?
• Behavior Action System Interpretation Council
• Beehive Action Saving Implementation Council
• Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category A: Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (Correct) Q: Name ways that a seatbelt and/or airbags could harm or even kill a driver or passenger?
• Improperly wearing the seat belt (i.e. putting the shoulder strap under your armpit)
• Not wearing a seat belt and trusting in ONLY the airbags to protect you (airbags without the use of a seat belt could kill you)
• Both A & B
A: Both A & B (Correct)
Q: According to the NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, what percentage of people were killed in vehicle accidents because they did not wear a seatbelt?
• 41%
• 22%
• 47%
A: 47% (Correct)
Q: What does VEDR stand for?
• View Events During Route
• Video Event Data Recorder
• Video Event Drawing Recorder
A: Video Event Data Recorder (Correct)
Q: Why is there a camera installed in the cab of the commercial motor vehicle?
• Sharpen the professional driver’s habits & protect them from unjust lawsuits
• Allow the professional driver to take pictures of traffic congestion
• Allow the motor carrier to “spy” on the driver
A: Sharpen the professional driver’s habits & protect them from unjust lawsuits (Correct) Q: Nearly % of all Railroad Crossing accidents occur at properly functioning automatic warning devices
• 20%
• 50%
• 10%
A: 20% (Incorrect)
Q: DOT Regulations state that commercial motor vehicles should stop no closer than feet to the tracks and as far back as 50 feet.
• 15
• 20
• 5
A: 15 (Correct)
Q: Which is NOT a reason for the Increased death rates while driving at night?
• Reduced Field of Vision
• Reaction times are slower as drivers are more fatigued
• Alcohol and Drug abuse is greater during the day A: Alcohol and Drug abuse is greater during the day (Correct) Q: Traffic death rates while driving at night are higher
• 2 times
• 3 times
• 6 times
A: 3 times (Correct)
Q: During a Front or Rear Wheel Skid, the professional driver will ease their foot off of the ?
• Brake pedal
• Gas pedal
• Clutch pedal
A: Gas pedal (Incorrect)
Q: What is NOT a common cause that leads to a vehicle’s tires skidding on a roadway?
• Accelerating too fast
• Braking too early
• Properly maintained vehicle (tires with good tread depth) A: Braking too early (Correct)
Q: While driving in Adverse Weather Conditions, what does Brake In & Gas Out mean?
• Press the gas while heading into a turn and press the brake while coming out
• Press the brake while heading into a turn and press the gas while coming out
• Press the brake and then the gas before starting the vehicle during very cold temperatures A: Press the brake while heading into a turn and press the gas while coming out (Correct) Q: Name the 3 Simple Steps to Follow to be able to ALWAYS pull FORWARD
• Limit Backing, Back Later & Limit the Total Distance
• Limit Backing, Back Now & Limit the Total Distance
• Limit Backing, Back Fast & Back Now
A: Limit Backing, Back Fast & Back Now (Incorrect) Q: What is the simple summary to park your vehicle properly?
• Always be able to drive Backwards after returning from your delivery of pick-up
• Always be able to drive Forward after returning from your delivery or pick-up
• Always be able to park as close to the customer’s door for a quick delivery or pick-up A: Always be able to drive Forward after returning from your delivery or pick-up (Correct) Q: What continues to be the leading cause of accidents in the Last Mile Delivery industry?
• Driving Technique Accidents
• Parking Technique Accidents
• None of the above
A: Driving Technique Accidents (Incorrect)
Q: A Professional Safety Tip for a Proper Lane Change?
• Leaving enough space between your delivery van and the vehicle in front (do not tailgate)
• Leaving enough space between your delivery van and the vehicle behind you
• Quickly change lanes to ensure the open space doesn’t close down A: Leaving enough space between your delivery van and the vehicle in front (do not tailgate)
(Correct)
Q: What does SMOG stand for?
• Signal Move Over Go
• Signal Mirror Out Go
• Signal Mirror Over the Shoulder Go
A: Signal Mirror Out Go (Incorrect)
Q: What is NOT a Professional Safety Tip involving Stop Signs?
• While waiting at a stop sign, try to make eye contact with other vehicles and/or pedestrians to ensure they have seen you
• Make a complete stop
• Look R-L-R (right-left-right) before going thru the intersection A: Make a complete stop (Incorrect)
Q: What is NOT a Professional Safety Tip used while waiting at an intersection?
• Stare at the light while waiting for it to turn green
• Keep moving your eyes to remain alert
• Stop one vehicle length before the crosswalk to ensure your vehicle does not get pushed into a pedestrian.
A: Stare at the light while waiting for it to turn green (Correct) Q: What is NOT a Professional Driving Technique used while approaching a Stale Green Light?
• Approach with caution, maintain speed, but with the expectation that the light might change
• Cover the brake with their foot as they travel through the intersection (expect the unexpected)
• While traveling through the intersection, stare at the light to ensure it remains green A: Cover the brake with their foot as they travel through the intersection (expect the unexpected)
(Incorrect)
Q: How does the Professional Driver help prevent rear-end collisions while approaching a Stale Red Light?
• By not stopping at the Stale Red Light
• By looking Ahead 12-15 seconds, seeing the light early enough to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop
• By looking Ahead 2-3 seconds, seeing the light late enough to bring the vehicle to a sudden stop
A: By looking Ahead 12-15 seconds, seeing the light early enough to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop (Correct)
Q: What is the most dangerous and costly accident type?
• Backing Accidents
• Overhead Accidents
• Intersection Accidents
A: Intersection Accidents (Correct)
Q: What is the problem with calculating Following Distance based upon vehicle length rather than a measurement of time (i.e. 3 seconds)
• The problem with calculating by vehicle length is that every vehicle is different and this calculation is based upon personal perception.
• The problem with calculating by vehicle length is that every vehicle is same and this calculation is based upon professional perception.
• There is no problem, Following Distance can be calculated either by a measurement of time
(i.e. 3 seconds) or vehicle lengths.
A: The problem with calculating by vehicle length is that every vehicle is different and this calculation is based upon personal perception. (Correct)
Q: Will your Following Distance increase or decrease as your vehicle’s speed increases?
• Following Distance will not change
• Following Distance will decrease
• Following Distance will increase
A: Following Distance will decrease (Incorrect)
Q: Define Following Distance?
• The distance between your back bumper and the vehicle behind you
• The distance between your front bumper and the rear bumper of the vehicle in front of you
• The distance between you and the loading dock
A: The distance between your front bumper and the rear bumper of the vehicle in front of you
(Correct)
Q: Define Inattention Blindness
• Inattention Blindness is the brain switching between complex tasks. The brain is designed to handle complex tasks sequentially, switching focus and attention from one task to another.
• Inattention Blindness is the brain “sleeping” or taking a rest due to over stimulation
• Inattention Blindness is caused by overexposure to the blue light shining from the GPS, scanner and/or phone
A: Inattention Blindness is the brain switching between complex tasks. The brain is designed to handle complex tasks sequentially, switching focus and attention from one task to another. (Correct) Q: According to the manual, the main problem with Distracted Driving is?
• The brain can only process 3 complex tasks at the same time
• The brain cannot process 2 complex tasks at the same time
• The brain can process 2 complex tasks at the same time A: The brain cannot process 2 complex tasks at the same time (Correct) Q: Define Cognitive Distraction?
• Taking your Mind off Driving
• Taking your Hands off the Wheel
• Taking your Eyes off the Road
A: Taking your Mind off Driving (Correct)
Q: Define Manual Distraction?
• Taking your Hands off the Wheel
• Taking your Eyes off the Road
• Taking your Mind off Driving
A: Taking your Hands off the Wheel (Correct)
Q: Define Visual Distraction?
• Taking your Mind off Driving
• Taking your Eyes off the Road
• Taking your Hands off the Wheel
A: Taking your Eyes off the Road (Correct)
Q: What are the three types of Distractions?
• Visual, Manual, Video
• Manual, Video, Cognitive
• Visual, Manual, Cognitive
A: Visual, Manual, Cognitive (Correct)
Q: How does the professional driver prevent from falling into a Fixed or Blank Stare?
• Eat a large breakfast
• Drive fast in order to finish the route sooner
• Move their eyes every 4-8 seconds in order to force the brain to process images which keeps it active and alert
A: Move their eyes every 4-8 seconds in order to force the brain to process images which keeps it active and alert (Correct)
Q: Where are the two most dangerous locations that a driver may fall into a Fixed or Blank Stare?
• Highway & Intersection
• Highway & Dock Door
• Highway & Parking at the motor carrier’s station A: Highway & Intersection (Correct)
Q: A last mile delivery driver might fall into a Stare while looking for a street sign and/or an address.
• Blank
• Fixed
• Frontal
A: Fixed (Correct)
Q: What’s the danger of having a Fixed or Blank Stare?
• The field of vision is reduced from over 180 degrees to ONLY 5 - 18 degrees as the brain only processes the Central Vision
• The field of vision is reduced to ONLY using the Peripheral Vision
• The field of vision is reduced to over 180 degrees A: The field of vision is reduced from over 180 degrees to ONLY 5 - 18 degrees as the brain only processes the Central Vision (Correct)
Q: How wide is Central Vision?
• 3 degrees -10 degrees
• 5 degrees -18 degrees
• 10 degrees - 20 degrees
A: 5 degrees -18 degrees (Correct)
Q: Which vision allows you to focus & read?
• Peripheral
• Frontal
• Central
A: Frontal (Incorrect)
Q: Which vision is used as an early warning system?
• Central
• Peripheral
• Frontal
A: Peripheral (Correct)
Q: What are the two types of vision used by the human eye?
• Peripheral & Frontal
• Central & Perpendicular
• Peripheral & Central
A: Peripheral & Central (Correct)
Q: What percentage of motor vehicle deaths occur at 55 mph or more?
• 12%
• 33%
• 48%
A: 48% (Correct)
Q: Posted speed limit signs are posted for what type of conditions?
• Ideal Conditions
• Rainy Conditions
• Icy Conditions
A: Rainy Conditions (Incorrect)
Q: Which one of the vehicles listed would be the largest Vision Barrier?
• Motorcycle
• Car
• Truck
A: Motorcycle (Incorrect)
Q: How many seconds constitutes Professional Eye Elevation?
• 10-18 seconds
• 8-12 seconds
• 12-15 seconds
A: 8-12 seconds (Incorrect)
Q: Which is the correct Stopping Distance Formula?
• Thinking Distance + Braking Distance = Stopping Distance
• Thinking Time + Braking Distance = Stopping Time
• Thinking Distance - Braking Distance = Stopping Distance A: Thinking Distance + Braking Distance = Stopping Distance (Correct) Q: Define Stopping Distance?
• The distance between the vehicle and the nearest stop sign
• The distance between the vehicle and the traffic light
• The distance required to safely stop your vehicle AND the vehicle behind you. A: The distance required to safely stop your vehicle AND the vehicle behind you. (Correct) Q: What is the meaning of the Professional Mindset “driving for Themselves and Others”?
• The professional driver is constantly aware of the space cushion around their vehicle and ready to avoid the mistakes made by drivers operating around them.
• The professional driver will operate their vehicle only during low traffic hours
• The professional driver will only drive in the slow lane on major roadways to help with traffic congestion
A: The professional driver is constantly aware of the space cushion around their vehicle and ready to avoid the mistakes made by drivers operating around them. (Correct) Q: Define Lane Presence as it relates to knowing the height of your vehicle?
• Lane Presence is the distance between two vehicles traveling on the road
• Lane Presence is the distance between a vehicle and the loading dock
• Lane Presence ensures the vehicle will fit underneath bridges, tree branches, wires and will stay out of fast food drive-thru lanes.
A: Lane Presence is the distance between two vehicles traveling on the road (Incorrect) Q: To Ensure Proper Lane Presence & Lane Placement, the driver should look in their mirrors every?
• 3-9 seconds
• 5-8 seconds
• 5-7 seconds
A: 5-7 seconds (Correct)
Q: What is the height of a standard P-1000?
• 11’1’’
• 8’
• 7’2’’
A: 11’1’’ (Correct)
Q: The two main blind spots around Level 20 vehicles consist of the distance and the area ?
• In front of the vehicle and the area near the driver’s side bumper
• Behind the vehicle and the area in front of the passenger side front bumper
• Behind the vehicle and the area directly in front of the vehicle A: In front of the vehicle and the area near the driver’s side bumper (Incorrect) Q: A professional driver will look into the of the vehicle’s turn, to ensure their vehicle’s tail- swing does not strike an object?
• Opposite Mirror
• Same Mirror
• Windshield
A: Opposite Mirror (Correct)
Q: Which item is NOT part of the required Post-trip inspection items?
• Steering mechanism
• Lighting devices
• Tires
• Horn
• Air Conditioning
• Windshield wipers
• Rear vision mirrors
A: Air Conditioning (Correct)
Q: Who is required by DOT regulations to perform a daily Pre-Trip Inspection to ensure safe operation of the vehicle?
• Owner of vehicle
• Contractor
• Motor Carrier
• Driver
A: Driver (Correct)
Q: Tail-Swing is defined as?
• The distance from the front bumper to the rear bumper
• The distance from rear tire to the rear bumper
• The distance from front tire to the rear tire
A: The distance from rear tire to the rear bumper (Correct) Q: The Professional Driver will calculate their Turning Radius distance needed before?
• Turning off the vehicle
• Turning on the hazard lights
• Beginning the Turning Maneuver
A: Beginning the Turning Maneuver (Correct)
Q: While qualifying as a Level 20 driver, you will be able to operate vehicles under GVWR?
• 12,001
• 23,001
• 9,001
A: 23,001 (Correct)
Q: Who may be subject to civil or criminal penalties by violating the rules set forth in the FMCSR?
• Driver
• Contractor
• Motor Carrier
• All of the above
A: All of the above (Correct)
Q: What does DVIR stand for?
• Driver Vehicle Inspection Report
• Driver Vehicle Inspection Relay
• Drive Vehicles Instead of Running
A: Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (Correct)
Q: Due to a Post-Trip Inspection, if a vehicle is placed Out-of-Service, it cannot be placed back into service until?
• 24 hrs has passed
• The next driver verifies the defect(s) have been fixed and the DVIR is update
• The vehicle is loaded with packages
A: The next driver verifies the defect(s) have been fixed and the DVIR is update (Correct) Q: According to the manual, the first step in becoming a Professional Driver is to?
• Attend a CDL driving school
• Develop the correct mindset
• Learn how to back up the vehicle properly
A: Attend a CDL driving school (Incorrect)
Q: Most of our initial driving habits have been formed by operating what types of vehicles?
• School buses
• Delivery vehicles
• Cars
A: Cars (Correct)