TDC study guide 2026 Questions and Answers

TDC study guide 2026 Questions and Answers What year was the Interstate Commerce Act. A. 1919 B. 1933 C. 1887 D 1937 C 1887 The Pneumatic truck tire was introduced in what year. A 1924 B 1919 C 1945 D 1887 B 1919 ATA is headquartered in _________ with a separate office on _______________ . Washington D.C. with a separate office on Capitol Hill (pg15) FFD 2025 With out trucking , the economy would screech to a grinding halt. Without the ______ truck drivers transporting goods safely and efficiently in the US , there would be no industry. 3.5 million (pg15) FFD 2025 What was created by the ATA and sponsored by Volvo trucks America's Road Team (pg16) FFD 2025 The American Road Team motto is what ? Safety is our driving concern (pg16) FFD2025 The ATA's program sponsored by Mack trucks is called what ? Share the Road (pg17) FFD2025 Bio-Terrorism Act was signed into law in 2002. Name 5 other Act or manger changes that happened in 2002? -Department of homeland security(DHS) -Load Securement rules est. by FMCSA effective Jan 1 2004-Final Rule July 2006 -Homeland Security Act signed -Trade Act signed (August 6, 2002) - Maritime Transportation Security Act signed (November 25, 2002) (DR NOTES 2024) The Research and Special Programs Administration issued HM-232 proposed in 2002 and issued in 2003. In 2005 (RSPA) was replaced by what newly formed agency est. in 2004? Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) (DR NOTES 2024) In 2005 hazmat was transferred to the newly formed (PHMSA) February six 2005. What other three things happened in 2005 ? -Research and Innovation Technology Administration, was established (Feb 22 2005) -Real ID Act signed (May 2005) set minimum standards for state drivers licenses (SDL) - SAFETEA LU ( Signed by GW Bush Aug 10 2005 ) (DR NOTES 2024 What date was the final rule on Medical Certification linked to CDL via CDLIS? Dec 1 2008 ( DR NOTES 2024 ) What day was DHS Real ID's final rule? Jan 28 2008 (DR NOTES 2024) On Jan 28 2008 DHS issued the final rule for the Real ID. How many security criteria were added to be Real ID compliant ? 18 security criteria (DR NOTES 2024) FMCSA agreed to review hours of service rules to settle litigation in what month and year? Oct 2009 (DR NOTES 2024) CSA 2010 was first implemented in what year 2010 (DR NOTES 2024) CSA 2010 is now known as ? Compliance Safety Accountability Walking Working Surface Rules (DR NOTES 2024) CSA 2010 now known as Compliance Safety Account Working Surface Rules was proposed in May 2010 by who? OSHA (DR NOTES 2024) Compliance Safety Account Working Surface Rules from (OSHA) first implemented as CSA2010. But it had its first revisions back in what year ? 1990 (DR NOTES 2024) In this year, FMCSA issues final rule requiring use of what? Electronic Logging Devices (ELD's) (DR NOTES 2024) Under the Infrastructure Invest and Jobs Act (IIJA) signed into law on November 15, 2021 by President Joe Biden , it authorized $________ in new funding over five years for surface, transportation programs, including $________ for highways, which was a 38% boost above level set by the last bill The FAST Act. $477 billion over 5 yrs for surface transportation programs. $347.5 billion for highways (DR NOTES 2024) Within the I IJA many critical safety provisions were included in the bill. One of them was a (AEB)standards within 2 years. What does (AEB)stand for? Automatic Emergency Braking (DR NOTES 2024) What does (CCSF) stand for ? Certified Cargo Screen Facility started under TSA in 2009 (DR NOTES2024) MAP-21 was signed by President Obama on what date? July 6 2012 (DR NOTES 2024) As of__________ FMCSA and PHSMA regulations restricted the use of handheld mobile devices by interstate CMV drivers and interstate hazmat drivers? Jan 3rd 2012 (Pg50) MHTR 2025 What year was the COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SAFETY ALLIANCE created? 1980 (Pg8) MHTR 2025 According to figures from FMCSA, US truck, drivers ability and commitment to avoid and reduce crashes resulted in a _________% decrease in the number of fatal or injury crashes per 100000,000 vehicle miles traveled by large trucks between 2000 and 2020? 34% (Pg13) MHTR 2025 Certified medical examiners (CME) will be required to report results of all completed. CMV drivers physical examinations electronically to FMCSA by midnight local time of the following calendar day. As of what date did this requirement go into effect? June 23rd 2025 (Pg35) MHTR 2025 The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) passed in 2021 requires FMCSA to: -develop automatic, emergency breaking regulations -incorporate the rear-impact guard into the annual inspection requirements for trailers -develop an apprenticeship pilot program for 18 to 20 year-old drivers - Complete a large truck crash causation study What 2 out of these 4 regulation requirements of FMCSA from the IIJA are already in place ? -Incorporate the rear-impact guard into the annual inspection requirements for trailers -develop an apprenticeship pilot program for 18 to 20 year-old drivers (Pg11) MHTR 2025 Under what part of 49 CFR does the medical qualifications to compete at the Truck driving championships fall? Part 391.41 (Pg4) MHTR 2025 As of ___________ DOT reported there were 577,000 active US motor carriers that owned or leased one tractor or more and of those 95.5% operated 10 or less trucks? March 2024 (Pg11) MHTR2025 Professional drivers are selected for their job based on three major qualities. What are those qualities? -judgment -Responsibility -skill (Pg13) MHTR 2025 One of the qualifications to be medically certified to operate a commercial vehicle under 49 CFR part 391.41, a driver must have a visual acuity of at least _________ Snellen in each eye with/without corrected lenses, a distant binocular acuity of at least ________ Snellen with/without corrected lenses, and a field of vision of at least______% in the horizontal Meridian in each eye. 20/40 Snellen 20/40 Snellen 70% horizontal meridian (Pg4) FFD 2025 Part 391.44 in 49 CFR refers to drivers with ______________ vision Monocular vision (Pg4) FFD 2025 Hundreds of letters are received annually by Truck operators across America praising drivers for ax of ? Name 3 -courtesy -Courage -Helpfulness (Pg14) MHTR 2025 What year did Dwight D Eisenhower lead a coast to coast truck movement from DC to San Francisco involving 282 soldiers 67 vehicle (21 failed to complete the trip) taking 62 days (about 2 months) that followed a path known as the Lincoln Hwy later called US 30. A 1945. B 1956 C 1924 D 1919 D 1919 In what year was the Diesel truck engine introduced. A 1924 B 1919. C 1937 D 1933 A 1924 The American Trucking Association (ATA) was established in what year. A 1937 B 1933 C 1967 D 1966 B 1933 The Motor Carrier Act part II - Led to the ICC taking oversight of the trucking industry under pressure from the RR, was passed by Congress to regulate the trucking industry. This occurred in what year. A 1935. B 1967. C 1933 D 1970 A 1935 The first National Truck Rodeo was established in what year. A 1933. B 1937. C 1935 D 1938 B 1937 The ICC imposed the first ever HOS restrictions limiting drivers to 12 hours of drive time 15 hours on duty and 8 hours off duty. In what year was the imposed. A 1937 B 1933. C 1939. D 1938 D 1938 Trucking played a vital role in 1945 because of its flexibility and the increased need to move goods for what effort at the time. A RR was limited with an expanding demand B increased industrial demand during the industrial expansion. C WWII. D the beginnings of the JIT model was taking hold C WWII The ATA Foundation- precursor to the ATRI (American Transportation Research Institute) was established in what year. A 1954. B 1956. C. 1933. D 1937 A 1954 What year did President Dwight D Eisenhower sign the Federal Highway Act establishing the Interstate highway network allowing trucks to travel further, faster, and safer increasing their share of the national freight movement. A 1954. B 1960. C 1947. D 1956 D 1956 (next 35 years portion completed) In 1966 what was established. A ICC. B ATRI. C DOT. D EPA C DOT established by an act of Congress on Oct 15th 1966 (becoming a cabinet level organization) also est the FHWA under DOT In what year did TSA announce that active TWIC and HME holders who are U.S. citizens ,U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents are able to use their credentials to obtain a TSA Pre-check at no additional cost. A. 2013. B. 2018. C. 2020. D. 2021 C. 2020 Truck drivers do their part as good as citizens by doing what? Name 6 (Hint) (O) VA (A) SEDD (Observing and reporting) -vehicle breakdowns -Accidents (Alerting law-enforcement authorities) -Suspicious behavior -erratic behavior -dangerous behavior -dangerous situations (Pg14) FFD 2025 Of the 20+ departments and councils of the ATA ___________ ___________ is a (weekly) newspaper and the gold standard of the trucking industry? Transport Topics (Pg15) MHTR 2025 This Nation Trucking Safety Program uses drivers to deliver their message ? ATA (Pg16) MHTR 2025 PHMSA has been responsible for hazmat, transportation and safety for how many years? 21 year (since 2004) (Pg19) MHTR 2025 What is the average dollar value for taxes on a five axle tractor semi trailer combination ? $7745 average across all 50 states (Pg18) FFD 2025 What state has the highest dollar value in taxes on a five axle tractor semi trailer combination and what is that tax amount? Oregon $22,508 (Pg18) FFD 2025 What state has the lowest dollar value in taxes on a five axle tractor semi trailer combination and what is that tax amount? Alaska $1,783 (Pg18) FFD 2025 In 2022 commercial trucks paid________ billion in Federal and State Highway user taxes? 36.48 billion (Pg18) MHTR 2025 Who developed the acronym PASS for fire extinguisher use? National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) (Pg162) MHTR 2025 If you suspect poisoning, even if the person exhibits no signs and seems stable, you should do what 3 things ? -call the poison control center at 800-2 22-1222 (USA) and follow their treatment directions -Get the person into fresh air immediately and away from poisonous fumes -Remove anything remaining in the mouth -read the label on the poisonous substances container and follow instructions -Remove clothing poison has been spilled on -Bring the poison container with you to the hospital (Pg136) MHTR 2025 When taking someone's temperature, it is important to remember that temperatures tend to be the highest around ______ and the lowest around ______ ? Highest around 4pm and lowest around 4am (Pg128-129) FFD 2025 The least accurate method of taking a temperature is? Axillary (under the arm, typically runs 1 degree F and 0.5 degree C cooler than an oral temperature reading. (Pg129) MHTR 2025 A digital thermometer taken in the ear is most useful for? Infants and older adults (Pg128) FFD 2025 If severe head trauma occurs, The American College of Emergency Physicians recommends to do? Name 3 -KEEP THE PERSON LYING STILL (lying head and shoulders elevated, dark room, don't move (especially the head/neck) -STOP ANY BLEEDING (on a skull fracture avoid direct pressure) -WATCH FOR CHANGES IN BREATHING AND ALERTNESS (not breathing or no signs of blood circulation, start CPR) (Pg131) FFD 2025 Per FMCSA 392.16 a CMV driver and their occupants are required to? wear their seat belts (Pg37) MHTR 2025 According to the US Mexico and Canada agreement (USMCA) what percent of trade was carried by trucks in 2023 to Canada and Mexico? 66.5% to Canada 84.5% to Mexico (Pg11) MHTR 2025 The flexibility of trucking was highlighted in 2022 with the commercial combination truck traveling 195 billion miles alone out of the total________ billion. This means that single unit trucks traveled_________ billion miles? 331billion total miles traveled by CMV's 136 billion single unit truck miles traveled. (331-195 for combination trucks =136billion) (Pg12) MHTR 2025 A Jurisdictional Mandated Commercial Vehicle Inspection is one of eight levels of a roadside inspection. What level is it? VII (Pg22) MHTR 2025 Name the eight levels of inspections performed under the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) ? Level I - North American Standard Inspection Level II- Walk- Around Driver/Vehicle Inspection Level III- Driver/Credential/Administrative Inspection Level IV- Special Inspections Level V- Vehicle-Only Inspections Level VI- North American Standard Inspection for Transuranic Waste and Highway Route -Controlled Quantities (HRCQ) of Radioactive Material Level VII- Jurisdictional Mandated Commercial Vehicle Inspection Level VIII- North American Standard Electronic Inspection (Pg22) FFD 2025 In 1919 Lt Colonel Dwight D. Eisenhower followed the future Lincoln Highway US 30 to highlight the need for a nationwide road network. It took over 2 months with 67 vehicles and 282 solders, (majority of whom were engineers), repairing and building roads along the way. How many trucks of the 67 that started the journey completed it ? 46 (21 failed to finish the trip) (Pg7) MHTR 2025 With 3 convictions of the use of a hand held device in a 3 year period by a driver that driver will be disqualified for ________ day and subject to a $________ fine and their company if found to have allowed it will be subject to a $__________ and a ______point CSA violation. Fill in the blanks ? 120 day disqualification $4690 fine to the driver $18,759 to the company allowing it 10 point CSA violation to the company (Pg51) MHTR/FFD 2025 According to the National Fire Protection Association ______% of all fires reported in the US are highway vehicle fires. 13% (Pg158) MHTR 2025 In 2021 there were __________ vehicle fires ______ civilian deaths and another ________ were injured in the highway vehicle fires which make up 13% of all fires in the US. 208,500 Highway vehicle fires 680 civilian deaths 1500 more civilians injured In 2021 there were 208,500 vehicle fires 680 civilian deaths and another 1500 were injured in the highway vehicle fires which make up 13% of all fires in the US. In addition those highway vehicle fires caused $_________ billion in property loss. Also _________% of all civilian deaths and _______% of all civilian injuries in the US can be attributed to vehicle fires $2.1 billion in property loss 17% of all civilian deaths 7% of all civilian injuries (Pg158) FFD 2025 The physical symptoms of a drug overdose are all of the following except one. - Abnormal breathing -Slurred speech -lack of coordination -Slow or rapid pulse -cold, clammy skin -Low or elevated body temperature -Enlarged or small eye pupils -reddish face -Heavy sweating -Drowsiness -Delusions and/or hallucinations Cold/clammy skin is not a symptom of an overdose (Pg136) MHTR/FFD 2025 It is recommended that a person start with _____ to ______ minutes a day and work up to ____ minutes to improve their physical and mental health. 10 to 15 minutes Work up to 30 minutes (Pg149-150) MHTR 2025 Five things to do when preparing for a physical or starting your day are? -If prescribed medication for diabetes/blood pressure etc. (take it) - refrain from smoking which can raise your blood pressure -drink plenty of water (Dehydration can lead to fatigue and overeating. -avoid sugar and unhealthy foods (cake, cookies, chips, pizza, etc high in fat, sugar sodium which affect your biometric readings taken during a physical -walk (15 minute walk can lower blood sugar by 20% (Pg153) MHTR/FFD 2025 Which ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (ADAS) will allow you to temporary disable for a short duration of time by activating a turn signal or using a switch on a control panel? BLIND-SPOT MONITORING (BSM) (Pg42) MHTR 2025 In 2022 an ATRI study found the percentage of drivers with a speeding violation had increased by _______% since 2018? 8.1% (Pg43) MHTR 2025 According to the FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA), speeding - traveling too fast for conditions or in excess of the post speed limit - is a factor in ______% of all fatal crashes and cost America approximately $___.__ billion in economic costs each year. 29% of all fatal crashes $40.4 billion in economic costs (Pg43) MHTR 2025 ATRI study, updated in 2022, found that speeding _____mph over the speed limit increased the likelihood of a crash by _____% 15mph over the speed limit 40% likelihood of a crash (Pg43) FFD 2025 The UN number that will be displayed when a vehicle is transporting an elevated material is UN______ ? UN3257 (Pg103) MHTR 2025 How many years have Active Electronic Stability Controls been required on most new heavy trucks and tractors ? 8yrs since 2017 (Pg42) MHTR 2025 The defensive driver completes a walk around and check all sides before starting and backing up to be sure safe clearance has been achieved and that cameras, mirrors and windows are clear and positioned to maximum visibility. How many sides and name the sides ? 6 sides Back, front, left, right, under, and above (Pg45) MHTR 2025 In _____% of large truck 2 vehicle fatal crashes, either the truck or the other vehicle was parked. 8% (Pg45) MHTR 2025 A defensive driver is defined by FMCSA as "a driver who tries to recognize potentially hazardous situation in advance and assume other drivers may make mistakes and is prepared in the event an error is made ." A defensive driver is one who ? (name 4) -commits no driving errors -makes reasonable and prudent allowances for lack of skill or improper driving practices of the opposing drivers or pedestrians - adjusts their own driving to compensate for unusual weather, road, and traffic conditions - is not tricked into an accident by the unsafe actions of pedestrians and other drivers (Pg45) FFD 2025 What are the 5 ways to avoid the ill effects of excessive heat? -drink water -dress lightly -eat lightly of easily digested foods like applesauce - avoid exposure to direct sun - avoid alcohol, carbonated, caffeinated, and iced drinks (Pg148) MHTR/FFD 2025 What are the 4 most likely conditions would it be necessary to administer artificial respiration for an extended period of time? - carbon monoxide poisoning -drug overdose -near drowning (especially in cold water) -electric shock (Pg148) MHTR/FFD 2025 The Transportation Security Administration was created as part of what Act ? Aviation and Transportation Security Act (Pg76) MHTR 2025 For a driver to obtain a HME you must provide all addresses of record for the proceeding ______ yrs ? 7 yrs (Pg91) MHTR2025 A driver must surrender their HME for all the following except 1 -an alien -an individual who has renounced their US citizenship - an individual wanted or under indictment for certain felonies -an individual found to be committed to be mentally defective or to a mental institution -an alien who is a legal resident -an individual convicted in civilian or military court for certain felonies -an individual who is considered to pose a security threat based on a review of various databases An alien who is a legal resident (Pg92) MHTR/FFD 2025 In 1986 (the year America's Road Team was established (sponcered by Volvo Trucks) -the COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT went into effect. This act created nationwide testing/qualification standards for issuance of CDL's. In 1988 rules for drug testing were added to the safety regulations what year was alcohol testing implemented? 1994 the same year NAFTA was signed into law. (Pg8-9) FFD 2025 The MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM was established under which Act signed into law by Bill Clinton ion June 9th 1998 ? TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT (TEA-21) (pg10) On June 9, 1998 Bill Clinton signed the Transportation Equity Act (Tea-21) creating the MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MCSAP). This act also required what? Required states to lower breath alcohol levels to 0.08 (pg10) FFD 2025 The FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (FMCSA) was created in 1999 and went into effect on January 1, 2000. FMCSA WAS CREATED UNDER WHAT ACT.? THE MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999 (pg10) In 1991 The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA), went into effect. ISTEA established nationwide standards for truck sizes and weights and did away with Authority Registration Cards. These cards were also known as ? BINGO CARDS (pg9) FFD 2025