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8. Motor Vehicle Safety Flashcards

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What is the NSC?

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The National Safety Code is a series of 16 federal safety-related standards covering areas including:

  • Fleet safety rating records
  • Fleet and home-base audits
  • Trip inspection reports
  • Driver hours of service
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Is the NSC federal or provincial?

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The National Safety Code is a federal series of standards and enforcement is shared between Transport Canada (federal), provincial ministries of transportation (provincial), and commercial vehicle fleet owners.

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How are commercial vehicles defined?

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The BC Commercial Transportation Act includes a broad definition for commercial vehicles which includes a list of vehicle types.

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When was the NSC implemented?

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The National Safety Code was implemented in 1987.

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List at least 10 of the standards (program elements) in the NSC.

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  • Single Driver License concept
  • Knowledge/Performance Tests
  • Driver Examiner Training
  • Driver Licensing Classification
  • Self-Certification Standards
  • Determining Driver Fitness in Canada
  • Carrier & Driver Profile
  • Short-Term suspensions
  • Hours of Service
  • Cargo Securement
  • Mandatory Periodic Inspections
  • Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) On-Road Inspections
  • Trip Inspection
  • Safety Rating
  • Facility Audits
  • Entry Level Training (Class 1)
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List the types of commercial motor vehicle to which the NSC fully applies.

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  • Commercial vehicles licensed with a gross vehicle weight greater than 5,000kg
  • Commercial vehicles with a seating capacity of 10 or more passengers plus the driver
  • Vehicles operating under the Passenger Transportation Act
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According to the NSC, what is a carrier?

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A carrier is anyone who owns, leases, manages or decides how a commercial motor vehicle should be used.

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According to the NSC, what is a carrier Profile?

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A carrier profile is a file containing measures of the carrier’s safety performance. It is kept by the regulator, which may include information on violations, inspection reports, and related information.

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According to the NSC, what is a safety certificate?

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Safety certificates are issued to the carrier by the regulator to confirm minimum standards of commercial vehicle safety have been met.
A safety certificate is required to obtain vehicle licenses.

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According to the NSC, what is a point trend rating?

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The point trend rating is a system where points are assigned to violation tickets to produce a 12-month measure of the carrier’s safety performance.

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Who enforces the NSC?

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NSC enforcement can be performed by any designated commercial vehicle inspector or a police officer enforcing motor vehicle acts.

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What is the CVSA?

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The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance

is a not-for-profit association of jurisdictions in Canada, the USA, and Mexico to establish and maintain commercial vehicle standards and enforcement practices.

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When can CVSA inspections or enforcement take place?

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  • At the home base of a vehicle
  • On the road, during CVSA inspections
  • At vehicle weigh stations, during CVSA inspections
  • During a document review (traffic ticket records)
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What critical items are examined during a CVSA vehicle inspection?

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  • Road-worthiness of the vehicle
  • Security of the load
  • Compliance with hours of service rules
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What are 5 reasons to perform a pre-trip inspection on a commercial vehicle?

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Commercial vehicles can operate for a lot of work hours, and may have heavier work demands than personal vehicles. Pre-use inspections are necessary to identify wear and tear.

Critical safety equipment (brakes) should be inspected frequently.

It is professional for any worker to inspect their tools to ensure they are fully functional.

Vehicle problems can result in violation tickets or license suspension for the driver as well as the carrier.

Identification of problems sooner than later reduces the risk of them progressing and causing an accident.

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During a formal NSC carrier audit, what four areas of documentation will be reviewed?

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  • Driver information (licenses, driver abstract, accident histories)
  • Hours of service records
  • Vehicle inspection and maintenance reports
  • Vehicle safety programs and TDG programs when applicable
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What are the 5 basic key points that summarize the role of a carrier in an NSC program?

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  • Carriers are legally responsible for documentation required for an NSC safety certificate.
  • Carriers are responsible for having a business system to monitor/record driver information, hours of service, vehicle inspections, and vehicle maintenance.
  • Carriers are responsible for setting up a management system that ensures vehicles are properly maintained.
  • Carriers are responsible for setting up a human resources system to ensure drivers are competent and fit to work.
  • Carriers are responsible for ensuring that company policies meet the NSC standards, and should be seen to endorse and support them.
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Discuss fleet safety programs for passenger cars and light trucks.

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NSC regulations do not apply to these smaller vehicles.

Fleet safety programs are recommended, but not required.
Fleet safety programs should include
- driver abstract check
- safe driving courses
- pre-trip inspections
- company policies on use
- formal accident investigation procedures

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Discuss fleet safety programs for passenger cars and light trucks.

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NSC regulations do not apply to these smaller vehicles.

Fleet safety programs are recommended, but not required.
Fleet safety programs should include
- driver abstract check
- safe driving courses
- pre-trip inspections
- company policies on use
- formal accident investigation procedures

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To what type of vehicles does the NSC apply?

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NSC applies to trucks/truck and tractors with GVW greater than 5000 kg, buses, etc.

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Is compliance by carriers with the NSC mandatory or voluntary?

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Compliance is mandatory if the carrier operates these vehicles.

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What is the main goal of the NSC?

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The main goal is to improve road safety across Canada by providing a set of mandatory safety standards for motor carriers.

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Who is the prime regulator for the NSC at the provincial/territorial level?

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Provincial or territorial ministry of transportation is usually the prime regulator.

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List any five of the standards (elements) that make up the National Safety Code.

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single driver license
classified driver licence system
hours of service
maintenance standards
CVSA on-road inspections
25
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What is a National Safety Code Safety Certificate

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a document issued by the prime regulator that confirms that the carrier is qualified to the minimum standards of carrier fitness

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What is a National Safety Code Carrier Profile?

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a file maintained by the prime regulator that contains information on the safety record of the carrier

OCHS 2340 (12 decks)

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