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CDL Week 1
Which activities are considered a safety-sensitive function? - ANS-Driving a CMV, Loading a
CMV, Waiting for assistance with a disabled CMV
A driver may not use alcohol during the _______________ hours before performing a
safety-sensitive function. - ANS-Four
All drivers, prior to performing safety-sensitive functions for a motor carrier for the first time,
must undergo what type of pre-employment test, and have what type of result? - ANS-Drug Test
- Negative
Who can order a test based on reasonable suspicion? - ANS-Your trained supervisor, based on
direct observation
Alcohol testing is done in a private setting by what trained and qualified person(s)? -
ANS-Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) and Screening Test Technician
If you initially test positive for drugs, what happens next? - ANS-A confirmatory drugs test will be
conducted
Which actions are considered a refusal to test? - ANS-Failing to appear for any test within a
reasonable time, failing to remain at the testing site until the testing is complete, failing to
provide a specimen for testing
If you fail an alcohol test OR test positive for drugs, you may not return to a safety-sensitive
function until the return-to-duty process, including an evaluation that is completed by who? -
ANS-Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)
True OR False
Alcohol can slow reaction time and drain damage can be a long-term effect of alcohol abuse -
ANS-TRUE
What has a greater impact on you ability to drive, alcohol or drugs? - ANS-Both are equally as
dangerous when you are under their influence and get behind the wheel
How old must someone be to operate a CMV in interstate commerce? - ANS-21 years old
Which health conditions would negatively impact a driver's ability to safely operate a CMV? -
ANS-Alcoholism, missing limb, high blood pressure
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To be considered a qualified driver, the driver must undergo a physical examination once every
__________ months. - ANS-24 months
What happens to a driver if they leave the scene of an accident with a CMV? - ANS-Driver may
be disqualified from driving a CMV
What does the medical examiner do if, the driver fails to meet a physical qualification cited in the
standards and/or if the driver has a medical condition that endangers the health and safety of
the driver and the public - ANS-The medical examiner must not qualify the drive
The trucking industry is subject to regulations from which agency? - ANS-Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration (FMCSA)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administraction (FMCSA), establishes basic safety rules and
standards for who? - ANS-Driver and other employees of motor carries
Motor carriers
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)
What must you do first in order to obtain your commercial driver's license? - ANS-Obtain a
commercial learners permit (CLP)
What requires an endorsement on your CDL? - ANS-Double/Triple Trailers
According to the FMCSRs, you are qualified to operate a CMV if you: - ANS-Have only one
current CDL
Leaving the scene of an accident is considered what type of offense? - ANS-Considered a major
disqualifying offense
How many hours following an accident are drivers prohibited from using alcohol? - ANS-8 hours
following an accident OR until they undergo a post-accident test.
What happens if a driver fails an alcohol test, tests positive for drugs or refuses to take a
required alcohol and/or drug test? - ANS-It will result in the driver being removed from all
safety-sensitive function until they go through a return-to-duty process.
What part of a combination vehicle is referred to as the "power unit"? - ANS-Tractor
The federal size and weight limits apply to a national system of interstates commonly referred to
as the: - ANS-National Network
A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) engine controls are used to: - ANS-start up and shut down
the vehicle engine
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Which activities are considered a safety-sensitive function? - ANS-Driving a CMV, Loading a
CMV, Waiting for assistance with a disabled CMV
A driver may not use alcohol during the _______________ hours before performing a
safety-sensitive function. - ANS-Four
All drivers, prior to performing safety-sensitive functions for a motor carrier for the first time,
must undergo what type of pre-employment test, and have what type of result? - ANS-Drug Test
- Negative
Who can order a test based on reasonable suspicion? - ANS-Your trained supervisor, based on
direct observation
Alcohol testing is done in a private setting by what trained and qualified person(s)? -
ANS-Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) and Screening Test Technician
If you initially test positive for drugs, what happens next? - ANS-A confirmatory drugs test will be
conducted
Which actions are considered a refusal to test? - ANS-Failing to appear for any test within a
reasonable time, failing to remain at the testing site until the testing is complete, failing to
provide a specimen for testing
If you fail an alcohol test OR test positive for drugs, you may not return to a safety-sensitive
function until the return-to-duty process, including an evaluation that is completed by who? -
ANS-Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)
True OR False
Alcohol can slow reaction time and drain damage can be a long-term effect of alcohol abuse -
ANS-TRUE
What has a greater impact on you ability to drive, alcohol or drugs? - ANS-Both are equally as
dangerous when you are under their influence and get behind the wheel
How old must someone be to operate a CMV in interstate commerce? - ANS-21 years old
Which health conditions would negatively impact a driver's ability to safely operate a CMV? -
ANS-Alcoholism, missing limb, high blood pressure
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To be considered a qualified driver, the driver must undergo a physical examination once every
__________ months. - ANS-24 months
What happens to a driver if they leave the scene of an accident with a CMV? - ANS-Driver may
be disqualified from driving a CMV
What does the medical examiner do if, the driver fails to meet a physical qualification cited in the
standards and/or if the driver has a medical condition that endangers the health and safety of
the driver and the public - ANS-The medical examiner must not qualify the drive
The trucking industry is subject to regulations from which agency? - ANS-Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration (FMCSA)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administraction (FMCSA), establishes basic safety rules and
standards for who? - ANS-Driver and other employees of motor carries
Motor carriers
Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs)
What must you do first in order to obtain your commercial driver's license? - ANS-Obtain a
commercial learners permit (CLP)
What requires an endorsement on your CDL? - ANS-Double/Triple Trailers
According to the FMCSRs, you are qualified to operate a CMV if you: - ANS-Have only one
current CDL
Leaving the scene of an accident is considered what type of offense? - ANS-Considered a major
disqualifying offense
How many hours following an accident are drivers prohibited from using alcohol? - ANS-8 hours
following an accident OR until they undergo a post-accident test.
What happens if a driver fails an alcohol test, tests positive for drugs or refuses to take a
required alcohol and/or drug test? - ANS-It will result in the driver being removed from all
safety-sensitive function until they go through a return-to-duty process.
What part of a combination vehicle is referred to as the "power unit"? - ANS-Tractor
The federal size and weight limits apply to a national system of interstates commonly referred to
as the: - ANS-National Network
A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) engine controls are used to: - ANS-start up and shut down
the vehicle engine
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