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Rookies test Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Federal Highway Aid Act

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2
Q

What year did the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse become operational?

a. 2019

b. 2021

c. 2023

d. 2020

A

2020

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3
Q

What year was the Federal Highway Administration established?

a. 1966

b. 1956

c. 1970

d. 1967

A

1966

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4
Q

How many bridges are considered to be in “good” condition?

a. 257,00

b. 725,000

c. 275,000

d. 575,000

A

275,000

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5
Q

What is the required placarding weight for Table 2 hazardous material?

a. 454 kg

b. 545 kg

c. 445 kg

d. 465 kg

A

454 kg

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6
Q

After you pull the stinger out from a bee sting, you should apply hydrocortisone ointment.

a. True

b. False

A

False

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7
Q

What percent of large truck, two vehicle crashes, where one vehicle was parked or stopped?

a. 8%

b. 9%

c. 25%

d. 35%

A

8%

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8
Q

What year was Department of Transportation established?

a. 1966

b. 1956

c. 1970

d. 1967

A

1966

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9
Q

While driving a truck, and any of the tires blow out, the driver should slow down immediately.

a. True

b. False

A

False

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10
Q

What fire extinguisher is best for an aluminum fire?

a. Class A

b. Class D

c. Class B

d. Class C

A

Class D

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11
Q

What endorsement will a driver have when they are Hazmat and Tanker qualified?

a. P

b. N

c. H

d. X

A

x

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12
Q

Which of these liquids are legally classified as Flammable liquid?

a. Gasoline

b. Diesel

c. Kerosene

d. All of the above

A

All of the above

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13
Q

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

A

3 teaspoons

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14
Q

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

A

2,142

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16
Q

What percentage of fires in the U.S. are highway vehicle fires?

a. 11%

b. 13%

c. 15%

d. 17%

A

13%

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17
Q

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

A

$99,756

18
Q

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

A

Oversee Hazardous Materials regulations

19
Q

How many administrations is the Department of Transportation made up of?

a. 4

b. 10

c. 11

d. 13

A

13

20
Q

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

A

62 days

21
Q

How many states allow drivers 18 years of age drivers to operate intrastate?

a. 49

b. 37

c. 19

d. 23

A

49

22
Q

Speeding 15mph over the speed limit increases the likelihood of a crash by 40%.

a. True

b. False

A

True

23
Q

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

A

Accelerate

24
Q

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

A

True

25
Q

What substances can contaminate or damage waterways?

a. “Hazardous Substances”

b. “Hazardous Wastes”

c. “Marine Pollutants”

d. All of the above

A

All of the above

26
Q

The first step in administering first aid to a person who is conscious, is to get consent.

a. True

b. False

A

True

27
Q

According to the National Fire Protection Association, what percent of fires are highway vehicle fires?

a. 13%

b. 27%

c. 43%

d. 65%

A

13%

28
Q

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

A

2 pints

29
Q

Stitches are required for a wound that is more than:

a. ¼ inch

b. ½ inch

c. 1 inch

d. > 1 inch

A

¼ inch

30
Q

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%

A

86%

31
Q

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

A

34.89 billion

32
Q

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”

A

“Safety Is Our Driving Concern”

33
Q

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

A

18 billion

34
Q

When was the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration established?

a. 1999

b. 2000

c. 2001

d. 2002

A

1999

35
Q

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

A

False

36
Q

What date were all motor carriers required to be ELD compliant?

a. July 2019

b. December 2019

c. January 2020

d. December 2020

A

December 2019

37
Q

Can a driver missing a foot, legally drive a CMV?

a. True

b. False

A

True

38
Q

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

A

60

39
Q

When checking water, and crankcase fluid levels on a CMV, what policy should the driver follow?

a. Federal

b. Company

c. State

d. County

A

Federal

40
Q

The effects of epinephrine are:

a. Lethal

b. Poisonous

c. Severe

d. Temporary

A

Temporary

41
Q

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

A

2015

MS TDC 2024 (10 decks)

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