FMCSA Study Guide
1. If a vehicle on a trip is in a condition likely to cause an accident or
breakdown - ✔ ✔ - the driver should stop immediately unless going
on to the nearest repair shop is safer than stopping
2. If authorized federal inspectors find a vehicle which is likely to cause
an accident or breakdown - ✔ ✔ - it will be marked with an out of
service vehicle sticker and not driven until repairs are made.
3. If the driver satisfactorily makes required repairs on an "Out of
Service" vehicle - ✔ ✔ - the driver may resume driving and must
deliver the inspection report to the motor carrier within 24 hours or
mail it to the carrier immediately
4. Department of Transportation regulations covering the driving and
parking of vehicles containing hazardous materials - ✔ ✔ - must be
obeyed even if the state or local laws are less strict or disagree
5. A vehicle which contains hazardous materials other than Division 1.1,
1.2, or 1.3 materials must be attended while on the highway at all times
- ✔ ✔ - by the driver except when involved in other driver duties
6. A vehicle containing Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 materials or other
hazardous materials on a trip is "attended" - ✔ ✔ - when the person
in charge is within 100 feet and has a clear view of the vehicle feet
7. Except for short periods when operations make it necessary, trucks
carrying Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 materials cannot be parked any closer
to bridges, tunnels, buildings, or crowds of people than - ✔ ✔ - 300
feet
, 8. Smoking or carrying a lighted cigarette cigar or pipe near a vehicle
which contains class 1, class 5 or flammable materials is not allowed -
✔ ✔ - except at a distance of 25 feet or more from the vehicle
9. When a vehicle containing hazardous material is being fueled - ✔
✔ - a person must be in control of the fueling process at the point
where the fuel tank is filled
10. If a vehicle is carrying hazardous materials the driver must examine
the tires - ✔ ✔ - at the beginning of each trip and each time the
vehicle is parked
11. In order to be able to drive a driver - ✔ ✔ - must not have any of
the above
12. If a driver gets an injury or illness serious enough to affect the
ability to perform duties the driver - ✔ ✔ - must take another
physical and be recertified before driving again
13. A driver may not drive faster than posted speed limits - ✔ ✔ - at
any time
14. When a drivers physical condition while on a trip requires the driver
to stop driving but stopping would not be safe the driver - ✔ ✔ -
may continue to drive, but must stop at the nearest safe place
15. A driver may not drink or be under the influence of any alcoholic
beverage (regardless of alcohol content) - ✔ ✔ - within 4 hours
before going on duty or driving
1. If a vehicle on a trip is in a condition likely to cause an accident or
breakdown - ✔ ✔ - the driver should stop immediately unless going
on to the nearest repair shop is safer than stopping
2. If authorized federal inspectors find a vehicle which is likely to cause
an accident or breakdown - ✔ ✔ - it will be marked with an out of
service vehicle sticker and not driven until repairs are made.
3. If the driver satisfactorily makes required repairs on an "Out of
Service" vehicle - ✔ ✔ - the driver may resume driving and must
deliver the inspection report to the motor carrier within 24 hours or
mail it to the carrier immediately
4. Department of Transportation regulations covering the driving and
parking of vehicles containing hazardous materials - ✔ ✔ - must be
obeyed even if the state or local laws are less strict or disagree
5. A vehicle which contains hazardous materials other than Division 1.1,
1.2, or 1.3 materials must be attended while on the highway at all times
- ✔ ✔ - by the driver except when involved in other driver duties
6. A vehicle containing Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 materials or other
hazardous materials on a trip is "attended" - ✔ ✔ - when the person
in charge is within 100 feet and has a clear view of the vehicle feet
7. Except for short periods when operations make it necessary, trucks
carrying Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 materials cannot be parked any closer
to bridges, tunnels, buildings, or crowds of people than - ✔ ✔ - 300
feet
, 8. Smoking or carrying a lighted cigarette cigar or pipe near a vehicle
which contains class 1, class 5 or flammable materials is not allowed -
✔ ✔ - except at a distance of 25 feet or more from the vehicle
9. When a vehicle containing hazardous material is being fueled - ✔
✔ - a person must be in control of the fueling process at the point
where the fuel tank is filled
10. If a vehicle is carrying hazardous materials the driver must examine
the tires - ✔ ✔ - at the beginning of each trip and each time the
vehicle is parked
11. In order to be able to drive a driver - ✔ ✔ - must not have any of
the above
12. If a driver gets an injury or illness serious enough to affect the
ability to perform duties the driver - ✔ ✔ - must take another
physical and be recertified before driving again
13. A driver may not drive faster than posted speed limits - ✔ ✔ - at
any time
14. When a drivers physical condition while on a trip requires the driver
to stop driving but stopping would not be safe the driver - ✔ ✔ -
may continue to drive, but must stop at the nearest safe place
15. A driver may not drink or be under the influence of any alcoholic
beverage (regardless of alcohol content) - ✔ ✔ - within 4 hours
before going on duty or driving
