#1
Which government agency is responsible for regulating commercial driver's hours of service?
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
ExplanationFMCSA regulates commercial driver's hours of service.
#2
What is the maximum number of hours a commercial driver can work in a single shift under the Federal Hours of Service Regulations?
14 hours
ExplanationCommercial drivers can work for up to 14 hours in a single shift.
#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?
34 hours
ExplanationCommercial drivers need 34 consecutive off-duty hours to reset weekly hours.
#4
What is the '30-minute rest break' rule under the Federal Hours of Service Regulations?
Drivers must take a 30-minute break after accumulating 8 hours of on-duty time.
ExplanationDrivers need to take a 30-minute break after 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 restrict the number of hours a driver can operate a commercial vehicle within a single day.
ExplanationThe 14-hour window limits daily driving hours for commercial drivers.
#6
Which of the following activities does NOT count towards a commercial driver's on-duty time?
Sleeping in the berth
ExplanationSleeping in the berth does not count as on-duty time for drivers.
#7
What is the purpose of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate?
To record a driver's hours of service electronically.
ExplanationELD mandate is for electronic recording of hours of service.
#8
What is the consequence for violating hours of service regulations for commercial drivers?
Fine or penalty
ExplanationViolating regulations can result in fines or penalties.
#9
What is the 'Sleeper Berth Provision' under the Federal Hours of Service Regulations?
Drivers can split their required 10-hour off-duty time into two separate periods.
ExplanationAllows drivers to split 10-hour off-duty time into two periods.
#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.
ExplanationLimits total weekly hours for drivers to 70 over 7 days.
#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.
ExplanationExempts short-distance drivers from duty hour logging.
#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.
ExplanationSets limits of 60 or 70 hours per week for drivers.
#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.
ExplanationSets a maximum number of consecutive workdays without a 24-hour break.