Regulations and Compliance

This test evaluates your understanding of key trucking regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring that you operate legally and safely on the road. Keeping up with industry rules is essential for avoiding violations, maintaining professionalism, and ensuring smooth operations.

Topics Covered:

FMCSA and DOT regulations
Hours of Service (HOS) compliance and logbook requirements
CDL qualifications and endorsement rules
Weight limits, load restrictions, and cargo securement standards
State-specific trucking laws and operational guidelines

Passing this test demonstrates your ability to follow trucking laws and industry regulations, ensuring a safe and compliant journey.

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Under the DOT regulations, who is responsible for ensuring that a commercial motor vehicle is not overloaded?

The vehicle manufacturer

The driver

The cargo owner

The shipping company

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Which of the following vehicles is subject to the DOT’s commercial vehicle regulations?

A pickup truck used for landscaping

A van delivering flowers

A bus carrying 16 passengers including the driver

A personal SUV used for family trips

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For how long must a motor carrier retain records of duty status (RODS) and supporting documents under the DOT regulations?

3 months

6 months

12 months

24 months

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What document must be provided to the driver transporting hazardous materials?

Bill of Lading

Shipping Manifest

Hazardous Materials Certificate

Route Plan

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Which of the following is not a purpose of the DOT’s hazardous materials regulations?

To ensure safe transportation

To protect the environment

To increase shipping efficiency

To enhance national security

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Under the DOT regulations, what is the maximum allowable blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for commercial drivers?

0.02%

0.04%

0.08%

0.10%

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How often must a DOT medical examination be conducted for commercial drivers?

Every year

Every 2 years

Every 3 years

Every 5 years

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What is the minimum age for a commercial driver to operate interstate under DOT regulations?

18 years

21 years

25 years

30 years

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Which substance is not tested for in DOT-mandated drug testing?

Alcohol

Marijuana

Cocaine

Ibuprofen

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What is the maximum driving time for property-carrying vehicles under the DOT Hours of Service regulations?

8 hours

10 hours

11 hours

14 hours

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How often must a DOT medical examination be conducted for commercial drivers?

Every year

Every two years

Every three years

Every five years

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Which type of drug testing is required by the DOT?

Random

Pre-employment

Post-accident

All of the above

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The term ‘gross vehicle weight rating’ (GVWR) is important because it determines:

The maximum occupancy of a vehicle

The tax bracket for the vehicle

Which regulations apply to the vehicle

The vehicle's fuel efficiency

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What is the maximum driving time for property-carrying vehicles under the Hours of Service regulations?

8 hours

11 hours

14 hours

10 hours

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Which agency is primarily responsible for regulating the transportation of hazardous materials in the U.S.?

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

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What does the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate require?

Manual logbooks for all commercial drivers

Use of ELDs for tracking Hours of Service for certain commercial drivers

GPS tracking for all commercial vehicles

Digital tachographs for all vehicles

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Which document is required for a driver transporting hazardous materials?

Bill of Lading

Commercial Invoice

Packing List

Certificate of Origin

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What is the primary purpose of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)?

To ensure safe transportation of hazardous materials

To tax the transportation of hazardous materials

To ban the transportation of hazardous materials

To regulate the packaging of hazardous materials only

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Which regulation requires commercial drivers to record their Hours of Service?

FMCSCA Regulation 395

DOT Regulation 376

FMCSA Regulation 395

DOT Regulation 678

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What does DOT stand for in the context of transportation regulations?

Department of Transport

Direction of Transportation

Department of Treasury

Division of Transit

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What is the maximum allowable driving time for property-carrying commercial motor vehicle drivers under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) before a 30-minute break is required?

8 hours

10 hours

11 hours

12 hours

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Under the DOT regulations, which of the following is considered a ‘hazardous material’?

Frozen food

Cosmetics

Battery acid

Furniture

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What does the DOT require for a commercial vehicle driver to transport hazardous materials?

A special vehicle registration

A Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) on their Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A general knowledge test pass certificate

A health and safety training certificate

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Which of the following entities is responsible for enforcing the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)?

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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What is the primary purpose of the DOT’s Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)?

To ensure safe transportation of passengers

To regulate the commercial transportation industry

To ensure safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials

To limit the quantity of hazardous materials transported

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How often must DOT-regulated commercial vehicles be inspected?

Once a week

Every month

Annually

Every six months

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Which of the following is required for commercial drivers under DOT regulations?

A commercial driver's license (CDL)

A bachelor's degree in transportation

At least 10 years of driving experience

No prior traffic violations

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What is the primary purpose of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under the DOT?

To promote automotive sales

To regulate civil aviation

To prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries

To manage road infrastructure

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Which substance is regulated under the DOT’s hazardous materials regulations?

Water

Table Salt

Lithium Batteries

Sand

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What does DOT stand for in the context of regulations and compliance?

Department of Transportation

Direction of Transit

Department of Transit

Division of Transportation

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What is the legal weight limit for trucks on interstate highways?

40,000 pounds

70,000 pounds

80,000 pounds

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Which agency enforces DOT regulations?

Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Highway Administration

Federal Railroad Administration

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What does DOT stand for?

Department of Transportation

Department of Transit

Department of Traffic

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