IFDA Truck Driving Championship Tests , Questions and Answers

IFDA Truck Driving Championship Tests , Questions and Answers What is the space called between two adjacent tread ribs or lugs on a tire that contains a tread wear indicator or wear bar? Major tread groove What does the "C" stand for in R.I.C.E., when it relates to a sprain? Compress An applicant who is submitting an application for employment, must submit a list of all motor vehicle accidents in which the applicant was involved in during the _______ years preceding the data the application is submitted. 3 Which act mandates that states verify an individual's legal presence in the U.S. by providing the supporting documents (such as birth certificate, social security card, and/or utility bills)? REAL ID Act of 2005 Poor dental hygiene can cause bacteria to be released into the blood stream which can result in inflammation of thickening of the arteries, which can contribute to (a) _______. Heart Attack Trucks or truck tractors having 3 or more axles and manufactured before July 25, _______, are NOT required to have brakes on the front wheels. 1980 A driver may elect to take additional testing to obtain one or more specialized endorsements to his/her license. These include: double/triple trailer (T), passenger (P), hazardous materials (H), and _______? Tank (N) What percentage of vehicle fires are due to a mechanical failure? 44% Which of the following is something that the ELD (Electric Logging Device) does NOT automatically record when a driver is driving in their vehicle? a. Engine hours b. Gas usage c. Vehicle miles d. Date Gas usage Law enforcement in _______ states and the District of Columbia may have the right to pull over and cite a driver if that driver and/or their passengers are not wearing a seat belt. 34 If a person operates a commercial motor vehicle is convicted of violating a state or local law related to motor vehicle traffic control in a state of jurisdiction other than the one which issues his/her permit/license, they must notify their current employer within _______ days after the conviction. 30 When was the U.S. Department of Transportation established? 1966 If you came upon an individual that appears to have a fracture (broken bone) and you have already dialed 911 for help, which of the following actions should NOT be taken immediately while waiting for medical help? a. Stop the bleeding b. Treat for shock c. Apply ice packs to limit swelling and help relieve pain d. Immobilize the injured area and try to realign the bone Immobilize the injured area and try to realign the bone Fuel systems on the motor vehicle are required to be located so that it may include all of the following criteria EXCEPT: a. Part of the system extends beyond the widest part of the vehicle b. No part of the fuel tank is forward of the front axle of the power unit c. Fuel spilled vertically from a fuel tank, while it is being filled may contract the fuel level indicator but not any other part of the electrical system d. Fill pipe openings ae located outside the vehicle's passenger compartment and its cargo compartment Part of the system extends beyond the widest part of the vehicle A driver may drive only during a period of 14 consecutive hours after coming on duty following _______ consecutive hours off duty. 10 Applicants for a CDL, must possess and demonstrate the following basic motor vehicle control skills for their specific vehicle class EXCEPT: a. Ability to parallel park b. Ability to back the motor vehicle in a straight line, while checking the pathway c. Ability to back along a curved path d. Ability to start, warm up, and shut down the engine Ability to parallel park Motor carriers, except for private motor carriers of passengers, must maintain records for each motor vehicle they control for _______ consecutive days. 30 Which act was established in 2015, and maintain current program structures and funding shares between highways and transit? Fixing America's Surface Transportation Acts In emergency braking scenarios, this kind of braking should be used: Stab braking Entry-level driver training is training the CDL driver receives in driver qualification requirements, hours of service of drivers, driver wellness, and _______. Whistleblower protection The Government defines 'large trucks' as any vehicle with a gross weight rating greater than _______ pounds, which includes non-freight hauling vehicles whose crash rates are higher than the trucking industry's. 10,000 What can cause confusion, lack of concentration, memory loss, irritability, depression, emotional highs and lows, and stress? Lack of sleep Prior to beginning a driver shift, or every time a SMV driver changes equipment during a shift, he/she must do the following EXCEPT: a. sign the report only if it defects or deficiencies were not by the driver who prepared the report b. Be satisfied that the motor vehicle is in safe operating condition c. Report how clean the vehicle is d. Review the last driver vehicle inspection report Report how clean the vehicle is Which of the following is NOT and emergency maneuver? a. Blowout b. Evasive Steering c. Brake Failure d. Speeding Speeding Accident experts use various techniques and mathematical formulas to determine what contributed to an accident such as speed, skid marks, _______, and drag factor. Crush factor In _______ of large truck-two vehicle fatal crashes, either the truck or the other vehicle were stopped or parked. 6% Which of the following is NOT an onboard safety technology that is currently available? a. Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) b. Weather Control Operating System (WCOS) c. Rear and Side Collision Warning Systems d. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Weather Control Operating System (WCOS) By June 22, 2018, certified medical examiners will be required to report results of all completed CMV drivers' physical examinations electronically to FMCSA by _______ the following calendar day. Midnight True or False: Large truck statistics suggests that 1 out of every 4 collisions involves backing. True True or False: Time spent resting in the sleeper berth of a truck is considered on-duty time. False True or False: In 2001, Congress passed the National Security Background Act (NSBA) that requires any commercial driver who has or will seek hazardous material endorsement to his/her CDL, must undergo a fingerprint-based background check. False True or False: Eating can be considered a source of distracted driving. True True or False: In order to qualify for a CDL, a driver must be able to read and understand both the English and Spanish language sufficiently to converse with the general public. False True or False: A cautious driver is defined by FMCSA as a "driver who tries to recognize potentially hazardous situations in advance and assumes other drivers may make mistakes and is prepared in the event an error is made." False True or False: It is okay for a driver to perform safety-sensitive functions 3 hours after using alcohol. False True or False: All CDL drivers are required to self-certify the type of driving they are doing (interstate vs. intrastate) and submit their medical examiner's certificate to the State Drivers Licensing Agency. True True or False: No person who operates a commercial motor vehicle shall at any time have more than one driver's license. True True or False: Every bus, truck, and truck tractor must be equipped with rear-vision mirrors, a horn, and a speedometer. True True or False: Hazardous material means a substance or material, which has been determined by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), that is capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce. False True or False: ALL states now prohibit texting while driving. False