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2025 TRUCK DRIVING PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY
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By the start of World War I, there were approximately 300,000 trucks in use Nationwide. (True or False?) True After the war, how many heavy trucks were estimated to have been utilized by the government and the public sector? More than 1,000, Brainpower 0: / 0: The introduction of the ___ in 1919 extended the trucking industry's reach, carrying heavier loads more safely and comfortably. Pneumatic Tire The diesel engine was developed in what year? 1924 In 1935, what was the first governmental entity granted authority over the interstate trucking industry? Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) In what year did Dwight D. Eisenhower sign the landmark Federal Highway - Aid Act establishing the interstate highway system? 1956 In 1996, how long was the interstate highway system in miles? 47, The US Department of Transportation was created on October 15, 1966, and took control over interstate motor carrier safety, including regulations, in 1967. (True or False?)
True Following a wave of deregulation of other transportation modes, the Motor Carrier Act of 1979 defined and refocused trucking regulations. (True or False?) False The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 did what?
- Many of the regulations that limited the types of commodity hauled, routes traveled, and regions served were eliminated
- The barriers to entry into the trucking industry were reduced making it easier for entrepreneurs to start trucking companies. Between the year 1980 and 1990, the number of licensed motor carriers more than doubled to over 40,000. (True or False?) True With the increase in the number of motor carriers doing business in the United States did what?
- Shrunk the per-load revenue of trucking companies
- Decreased the price of goods to consumers The manufacturing and retail sectors of the US economy were revolutionized by what inventory model? JIT- Just In Time The JIT model enabled the manufacturing and retail sectors to keep inventory levels lower, ordering only what they need for the next few days or weeks, confident their materials would be delivered quickly. (True or False?) True In 2011, more than _____ million trucks hauled roughly _______ billion tons of freight. 26 9 In 2011, _________% of the total domestic tonnage shipped was done so by the trucking industry. 67
The number of large Trucks in fatal crashes dropped _____ from 2001 to 2010. 28% In 2011, there were ________ fewer fatalities in large truck crashes compared to 2010 165 The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is headquartered in Quantico, Virginia. (True or False?) False ATRI is an acronym for "The American Transportation Research Institute" , and began conducting critical transportation studies and testing since 1952. (True or False?) False In 2007, research showed that the average speed of trucks is ___________ mph slower than the average speed of automobiles 2 to 5 Mack Trucks, Inc, and Michelin North America, Inc sponsor which safety awareness program? Share the Road Comercial trucks made up only 10.9% of all registered vehicles in 2009. (True or False?) True What are operating administrations within the US DOT?
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 did what?
- Set a minimum, mandatory national standard for states to follow when issuing a CMV drivers license.
- Require drivers of certain CMVs to have a CDL
- Improve road design for large trucks
In what year did the intra and interstate motor carriers begin conducting random, post accident, reasonable suspicion, land return to duty drug and alcohol testing? 1995 Important Advantages of the motor truck are...
- Flexibility
- Versatility
- Efficient Delivery
- Protection
- Essentiality What are the qualities of a professional truck driver?
- Physically, mentally, and emotionally in control
- Well informed about his motor vehicle and traffic laws
- Safe driving techniques
- Experience to form good driving habits
- Is conscientious, compliant, courteous, and puts SAFETY first. What other factors must be taken into consideration when operating a vehicle?
- Condition of the vehicle
- Types of Roads and Road conditions 3.Light and weather conditions
- His own mental and physical condition May the interstate driver be dispatched while ill or fatigued? No, a driver may not drive or operate a vehicle in interstate commerce while the driver's ability or alertness is implied by illness or any other cause that may make it unsafe to drive. When is a professional driver most likely to become drowsy? The time between midnight and 6am. Many also experience a mid-afternoon period of drowsiness between 2:00pm and 4:00pm. What are the signs of drowsiness?
- Eyes close involuntarily
- Head nods
- yawns repeatedly
- may have difficulty staying in their lane
- may not remember the last few miles
- may miss his exit.
- required grid and entries into the grid
- date
- total miles today
- truck or tractor and trailer number
- name of carrier
- Driver's signature/certification
- 24 hour period starting time
- main office address
- remarks
- name of co-driver (if applicable)
- total hours
- shipping document numbers or name of shipper and commodity How current must the driver keep his log? the daily log must be current to the driver's last change in duty status. May a motor carrier require a more rigid physical examination that what is required by FNCSA safety regulations? Yes, motor carriers may require an additional or more rigid examination. At what point may further evaluation of a driver's blood pressure be necessary? If the driver's blood pressure remains above 140/ According to FMCSA, how may a motor carrier keep informed of each driver'd driving performance? Every 12 months, each driver must submit a list of all traffic violations of which he has been convicted or certify that he has no convictions. Any information relative to a driver's actions What is the driver's responsibility to the employer if his driving privileges are suspended? The driver must notify the carrier and cannot drive until his privilege is restored. Under what circumstances may a driver take drugs when on duty? Only when such drugs are taken under the direction of a physician and the driver has been advised that they will not adversely addict the driver's ability to drive safe. To what extent do the FMCSRs prohibit the use of alcoholic beverages by drivers?
Prohibited from consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages when on Duty They cannot be under the influence within four hours of going on duty. What happens when a driver violates being under the influence? There are placed "out of service" for 24 hours. What happens if the driver is convicted of operating a commercial vehicle with a BAC level of 0.04 or higher? Disqualification which may range from a one year to lifetime disqualification Is the professional driver disqualified following a conviction for driving with intoxicated if the violation occurred in the driver's personal car? Yes What types of FMCSA drug and alcohol tests is a driver subject to? Required drug and alcohol test include; post - accident, random, reasonable suspicion, follow- up, and return to duty. When is a driver subject to post accident drug or alcohol testing? Post-accident testing is required following any accident resulting in a fatality. When is a driver subject to "reasonable suspicion" testing for alcohol or drug abuse? Whenever a trained company representative has reason to believe based on current observations of the drivers appearance, behavior, speech, or body odor. What are the four primary purposes of first aid training?
- Preventing and Caring for accidental injury or sudden illness 2.Care for people caught in natural disaster. 3.Having information to deal with the whole situation, the person, the injury or the illness. 4.Knowing what to do and what not to do. What should be done to call emergency assistance? Call 911, give location as accurately as possible, stay on the phone in case more information is needed. What are the basic principals when giving aid?
- Do not move the patient.
- Avoid or stop chilling by using blankets or covers
- Determine the injury or causes of illness
- unconscious
- has trouble breathing
- Has chest pain
- Is bleeding severely
- Is vomiting or passing blood
- Has seizures, severe headache or slurred speech
- Signs of poisoning
- head, neck, or back injury
- Possible broken bones In immediate life threatening situations, what actions must be taken before moving the patient?
- Care for breathing, circulation and hemorrhaging.
- Dress wounds
- Immobilize fractures Circumstances that justify immediate rescue efforts...
- Danger of fire or explosions
- Serious traffic hazards
- risk of drowning
- exposure to extreme weather
- danger of a collapsing structure
- Electrical injury or potential injury
- Pinning by machinery
- Asphyxia due to a lack of oxygen or the presence of toxic gases. If the provider must attempt immediate movement what principles must be observed to minimize further injury? Protect all parts of the body Provide support for arms, legs, head, and back; keep them from moving as little as possible. How should the seriously injured be transported? On a stretcher or backboard, lying face up. What are the basic objectives in first aid care for a wound? control bleeding, protect the wound from contamination, and treat for shock; while protecting himself (the provider). Is the loss of two pints of blood at one time serious or possible fatal? Yes
When should a tourniquet be used? only for severe life threatening hemorrhaged from as arm or leg that cannot be controlled by other means. Why should bandages be examined frequently after application? Swelling usually follows an injury and the bandage may become to tight What is difference between a closed and open fracture? open fracture- break in the bone with a wound extending from the break through the skin. closed fracture- there is no such wound. What are the common methods of administering artificial respiration? mouth to mouth or mouth to nose What are the advantages of mouth to mouth or mouth to nose? provide oxygen to inflate the patient's lungs Also enables the provider to look, listen, and feel that air is being Is giving mouth to mouth or mouth to nose respiration likely to transmit disease? It is possible, but there are no know instances. There are face shields and mask available to help. Why is fast action important if a person stop breathing? They could suffer from irreversible brain damage within 4-6 minutes or less if breathing stops. When is artificial respiration helpful? Electric Shock Drowning Poisoning compression of the chest choking In some cases of gas and drug poisoning breathing may be extremely slow Under what conditions is it necessary to administer artificial respiration for an extended period of time? With Carbon Monoxide poisoning, a drug overdose, near drowning, or electric shock is involved What are symptoms of recovery?
- Get him/herself and all others out and away from the burning vehicle.
- Call the fire department by dialing 911 or the local emergency telephone number. Is it true that steel-belted radial truck tires are not subject to tire fires? No, but it can with time. How can tire fires e prevented? By regularly checking all tires to be sure that they are properly inflated so that excessive internal heat will not build up. Care should also be taken to avoid overloading and driving at excessive speed in hot weather. How should the driver check tire temperature? The driver should place the back of his/her hand over and near the tire. Will the FMCSR-required extinguisher extinguish a tire? No. The extinguisher may briefly control the surface flames, but after the extinguisher has been emptied, the tire is likely to re-flash because of the heat built up deep inside the tire carcass. What precautions can a driver take to minimize the risk of electrical fire?
- Be sure the battery is properly secured.
- Look for worn, deteriorated or charred insulation on wiring.
- Not bypass or interfere with the normal functioning of fuses and circuit breakers.
- Not install personal electrical equipment such as CB radios, CD players, recorders, etc., except in accordance to company policy. In the event of an electrical fire, what must be done besides attempting to control the flames? The battery must be disconnected, if it is safe to do so.
