Rookies test Flashcards
Lt. Eisenhower completed the first coast to coast truck route. What Act did that drive influence him to sign
a. Federal Highway Aid Act
b. REAL ID Act
c. Motor Carrier Act
d. Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Federal Highway Aid Act
What year did the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse become operational?
a. 2019
b. 2021
c. 2023
d. 2020
2020
What year was the Federal Highway Administration established?
a. 1966
b. 1956
c. 1970
d. 1967
1966
How many bridges are considered to be in “good” condition?
a. 257,00
b. 725,000
c. 275,000
d. 575,000
275,000
What is the required placarding weight for Table 2 hazardous material?
a. 454 kg
b. 545 kg
c. 445 kg
d. 465 kg
454 kg
After you pull the stinger out from a bee sting, you should apply hydrocortisone ointment.
a. True
b. False
False
What percent of large truck, two vehicle crashes, where one vehicle was parked or stopped?
a. 8%
b. 9%
c. 25%
d. 35%
8%
What year was Department of Transportation established?
a. 1966
b. 1956
c. 1970
d. 1967
1966
While driving a truck, and any of the tires blow out, the driver should slow down immediately.
a. True
b. False
False
What fire extinguisher is best for an aluminum fire?
a. Class A
b. Class D
c. Class B
d. Class C
Class D
What endorsement will a driver have when they are Hazmat and Tanker qualified?
a. P
b. N
c. H
d. X
x
Which of these liquids are legally classified as Flammable liquid?
a. Gasoline
b. Diesel
c. Kerosene
d. All of the above
All of the above
How much baking soda is needed to make a paste, to apply to insect bites and stings?
a. 2 teaspoons
b. 2 tablespoons
c. 3 teaspoons
3 teaspoons
In 2019, the NHTSA reported how many deaths in motor vehicle due to a distracted driver?
a. 2,142
b. 2,141
c. 2,241
d. 4,122
2,142
What percentage of fires in the U.S. are highway vehicle fires?
a. 11%
b. 13%
c. 15%
d. 17%
13%
What is the maximum penalty for a person who knowingly violates a requirement of federal Hazmat transportation law?
a. $45,268
b. $75,000
c. $99,756
d. $232,762
$99,756
What is the purpose of PHMSA?
a. Provide education, research, safety standards, and enforcement
b. Oversee Hazardous Materials regulations
c. Administer the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
d. Responsible transportation security
Oversee Hazardous Materials regulations
How many administrations is the Department of Transportation made up of?
a. 4
b. 10
c. 11
d. 13
13
In 1919, Lt. Eisenhower led a convoy of soldiers from D.C. to San Francisco. The trip took how long?
a. 3 weeks
b. 62 days
c. 49 days
d. 6 weeks
62 days
How many states allow drivers 18 years of age drivers to operate intrastate?
a. 49
b. 37
c. 19
d. 23
49
Speeding 15mph over the speed limit increases the likelihood of a crash by 40%.
a. True
b. False
True
What should a driver do if a steer tire suddenly fails?
a. Brake sharply
b. Steer away from failed tire
c. Accelerate
d. Let off of the throttle lightly
Accelerate
The leading cause of fines for motor carriers transporting HM is the carrier’s failure to complete timely reports and telephone calls for fuel spills.
a. True
b. False
True
What substances can contaminate or damage waterways?
a. “Hazardous Substances”
b. “Hazardous Wastes”
c. “Marine Pollutants”
d. All of the above
All of the above
The first step in administering first aid to a person who is conscious, is to get consent.
a. True
b. False
True
According to the National Fire Protection Association, what percent of fires are highway vehicle fires?
a. 13%
b. 27%
c. 43%
d. 65%
13%
The loss of how much of blood can be serious or possibly fatal?
a. 1 pint
b. 2 pints
c. 3 pints
d. 4 pints
2 pints
Stitches are required for a wound that is more than:
a. ¼ inch
b. ½ inch
c. 1 inch
d. > 1 inch
¼ inch
Seat belt usage reached an all-time high in 2016. What percentage of CMV drivers reported to wear seatbelts that year?
a. 92%
b. 90%
c. 86%
d. 84%
86%
Trucks payed how much in federal and state highway user taxes in what your 2021?
a. 13.7 billion
b. 16.77 billion
c. 18 billion
d. 34.89 billion
34.89 billion
What is America’s Road Team Moto?
a. “Reducing Accidents, and Saving Lives”
b. “Trucking Moves America Forward”
c. “Trucking Delivers America”
d. “Safety Is Our Driving Concern”
“Safety Is Our Driving Concern”
How much was paid in federal-highway user taxes by the trucking industry in 2021?
a. 16.77 billion
b. 18 billion
c. 13.7 billion
d. 16 billion
18 billion
When was the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration established?
a. 1999
b. 2000
c. 2001
d. 2002
1999
Hard evidence shows that each year, seat belts save 5,700 deaths, 35,000 injuries, and 67 billion in associated costs.
a. True
b. False
False
What date were all motor carriers required to be ELD compliant?
a. July 2019
b. December 2019
c. January 2020
d. December 2020
December 2019
Can a driver missing a foot, legally drive a CMV?
a. True
b. False
True
CMV drivers who are convicted of a hand-held cell phone violation twice within a 3-year period will be disqualified for how many days?
a. 120
b. 60
c. 180
d. 30
60
When checking water, and crankcase fluid levels on a CMV, what policy should the driver follow?
a. Federal
b. Company
c. State
d. County
Federal
The effects of epinephrine are:
a. Lethal
b. Poisonous
c. Severe
d. Temporary
Temporary
Regarding burns, Facts for Drivers 2024 edition uses data collected by the American Burn Association during what year?
a. 2015
b. 2006
c. 1987
d. 2023
2015
