How Much Do You Know About Trucking Laws?: CDL Core Trucking Laws: Key Terms & Rules

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1 / 10

A driver is using an ELD and the device is not fully functional within one minute of powering on. What event will the ELD record?

Timing malfunction

Driver out-of-service event

Bluetooth pairing error

Power data diagnostic event

2 / 10

A driver is operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and is found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.04%. What is the minimum consequence for their CDL?

Temporary suspension for 30 days

No penalty if not involved in a crash

Loss of CDL for at least one year

Warning and mandatory counseling

3 / 10

A driver is operating a commercial vehicle manufactured before model year 2000. According to federal ELD rules, what is the driver’s obligation regarding ELD use?

The driver must upgrade the vehicle to use an ELD

The driver is not required to use an ELD

The driver must use an ELD with USB transfer

The driver must use a paper log and an ELD

4 / 10

A motor carrier discovers an ELD malfunction in one of its trucks. What is the carrier’s responsibility regarding the device?

Repair, replace, or service the ELD within eight days

Ignore the malfunction if it doesn’t affect driving

Switch to manual logs indefinitely

Allow the driver to continue using the malfunctioning ELD

5 / 10

A driver is selecting an ELD for a fleet. What must the driver or carrier verify before purchase to ensure compliance?

The ELD is compatible with any smartphone

The ELD is on FMCSA’s list of self-certified devices

The ELD can print paper logs

The ELD is the most affordable option

6 / 10

A driver’s ELD malfunctions and cannot accurately record hours-of-service data. What must the driver do within 24 hours?

Call FMCSA immediately

Continue driving without recording hours

Note the malfunction and provide written notice to the carrier

Switch to a different ELD without notifying anyone

7 / 10

A driver is using paper logs due to an ELD malfunction. For how many days can the driver continue to use paper logs before risking being placed out of service?

30 days

8 days

15 days

3 days

8 / 10

A driver is using a grandfathered AOBRD during a roadside inspection. What should the driver do to ensure a smooth inspection?

Switch the device to ELD mode immediately

Attempt to transfer data via telematics

Refuse to show any records

Inform the safety official they are using an AOBRD

9 / 10

A commercial driver is stopped for a roadside inspection and the safety official requests a transfer of hours-of-service data from the ELD. What is the FMCSA’s preferred method for transferring this data?

Paper printout

Web services

Bluetooth

USB drive

10 / 10

During a roadside inspection, a driver’s ELD cannot pair with the safety official’s Bluetooth device. What should the driver do next?

Request the safety official activate Bluetooth and make it discoverable

Ask to use a USB transfer instead

Refuse the inspection until the device works

Switch to paper logs immediately

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