Which government agency is responsible for regulating commercial driver's hours of service?
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
#2
What is the maximum number of hours a commercial driver can work in a single shift under the Federal Hours of Service Regulations?
8 hours
10 hours
12 hours
14 hours
#3
Under the Federal Hours of Service Regulations, how many consecutive hours of off-duty time must a commercial driver have to 'reset' their weekly hours?
24 hours
34 hours
48 hours
72 hours
#4
What is the '30-minute rest break' rule under the Federal Hours of Service Regulations?
Drivers must take a 30-minute break every 4 hours.
Drivers must take a 30-minute break within the first 8 hours of their shift.
Drivers must take a 30-minute break after 8 consecutive hours of driving.
Drivers must take a 30-minute break after accumulating 8 hours of on-duty time.
#5
What is the purpose of the 14-hour driving window under the Federal Hours of Service Regulations?
To limit the total hours a driver can work in a week.
To ensure drivers have enough time for rest and sleep.
To restrict the number of hours a driver can operate a commercial vehicle within a single day.
To encourage drivers to take breaks throughout their shift.
#6
Which of the following activities does NOT count towards a commercial driver's on-duty time?
Driving
Loading and unloading cargo
Inspecting the vehicle
Sleeping in the berth
#7
What is the purpose of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate?
To track the location of commercial vehicles.
To monitor fuel consumption.
To record a driver's hours of service electronically.
To provide entertainment for drivers during long trips.
#8
What is the consequence for violating hours of service regulations for commercial drivers?
Verbal warning
Written warning
Fine or penalty
License suspension
#9
What is the 'Sleeper Berth Provision' under the Federal Hours of Service Regulations?
Drivers must sleep for at least 8 hours before driving again.
Drivers can split their required 10-hour off-duty time into two separate periods.
Drivers are required to take their daily rest break in a designated sleeper berth area.
Drivers must have a designated sleeper berth in their vehicle at all times.
#10
What is the purpose of the 70-hour rule under the Federal Hours of Service Regulations?
To limit the total hours a driver can work over a 7-day period.
To restrict the number of hours a driver can operate a commercial vehicle within a single day.
To ensure drivers have enough time for rest and sleep.
To encourage drivers to take breaks throughout their shift.
#11
What is the '100 air-mile radius exemption' under the Federal Hours of Service Regulations?
Exempts drivers operating within a 100-mile radius from maintaining logs of their duty hours.
Exempts drivers from the 11-hour driving limit if operating within a 100-mile radius.
Exempts drivers from the 14-hour on-duty limit if operating within a 100-mile radius.
Exempts drivers from the 30-minute rest break requirement if operating within a 100-mile radius.
#12
What is the '60/70-hour limit' under the Federal Hours of Service Regulations?
Limits the total hours a driver can work in a week to either 60 or 70 hours, depending on their work schedule.
Limits the total hours a driver can work in a month to either 60 or 70 hours, depending on their work schedule.
Limits the total hours a driver can work in a year to either 60 or 70 hours, depending on their work schedule.
Limits the total hours a driver can work in a day to either 60 or 70 hours, depending on their work schedule.
#13
What is the 'consecutive day limit' under the Federal Hours of Service Regulations?
Limits the number of consecutive days a driver can work without taking a 24-hour break.
Limits the number of consecutive days a driver can work without taking a 10-hour break.
Limits the number of consecutive days a driver can work without taking a 34-hour break.
Limits the number of consecutive days a driver can work without taking a 48-hour break.