NSC Knowledge Test Practice Questions 2026 | Questions
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1. What must carriers maintain regarding their safety plans and policies?
A copy must be posted in a public area.
A copy must be available for everyone in the business at all times.
A copy must be kept confidential and not shared.
A copy must be submitted to the government annually.
2. Why is it important for carriers to have their safety plan and policies
accessible to all employees?
It reduces the need for training sessions.
It helps in reducing insurance costs.
It allows for easier government inspections.
It ensures that all employees are aware of safety protocols and can
comply with regulations.
3. What is the required event for trucks to be inspected daily?
weekly
midday
start of the day
end of the day
4. What is the maximum number of hours a driver is allowed to be on-duty
before they must take a break?
10 hours
, 11 hours
14 hours
12 hours
5. What does the term 'N Print' refer to in the context of carrier regulations?
A safety inspection protocol.
A specific type of record-keeping format.
A driver training requirement.
An accident reporting form.
6. What is the required number of hours of consecutive off-duty time to reset
cycle 2 for drivers?
24 hours
36 hours
60 hours
48 hours
7. What is the 11-hour limit?
you must take a break for at least 30 mins at any time during your first
11 hours on duty
after 11 hours of driving time, you must have at least 10 consecutive
hours off duty before you drive again
after you rest for 11 consecutive hours, you may drive for 14 hours
you must be off duty for at least 11 hours per day
, 8. You may not drive for more than ________ Hours following your last period of 8
consecutive hours off duty
8
12
10
6
9. If a driver has been on duty for 70 hours over an 8-day period, how would
taking a 34-hour off-duty period affect their ability to drive legally afterward?
The driver would have to wait for 48 hours before driving again.
The driver would still be over the limit and unable to drive legally.
The driver would need an additional 10 hours off-duty to drive legally.
The driver would be able to reset their driving limits and legally
drive again after the off-duty period.
10. If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an
accident report to the Department of Safety within:
10 days
48 hours
20 days
11. If a driver is on a 7-day cycle under the Hours of Service legislation, after
accumulating ____ on-duty hours, a driver must no longer drive a commercial
motor vehicle to which the regulation applies?
60
70
& Answers PDF
1. What must carriers maintain regarding their safety plans and policies?
A copy must be posted in a public area.
A copy must be available for everyone in the business at all times.
A copy must be kept confidential and not shared.
A copy must be submitted to the government annually.
2. Why is it important for carriers to have their safety plan and policies
accessible to all employees?
It reduces the need for training sessions.
It helps in reducing insurance costs.
It allows for easier government inspections.
It ensures that all employees are aware of safety protocols and can
comply with regulations.
3. What is the required event for trucks to be inspected daily?
weekly
midday
start of the day
end of the day
4. What is the maximum number of hours a driver is allowed to be on-duty
before they must take a break?
10 hours
, 11 hours
14 hours
12 hours
5. What does the term 'N Print' refer to in the context of carrier regulations?
A safety inspection protocol.
A specific type of record-keeping format.
A driver training requirement.
An accident reporting form.
6. What is the required number of hours of consecutive off-duty time to reset
cycle 2 for drivers?
24 hours
36 hours
60 hours
48 hours
7. What is the 11-hour limit?
you must take a break for at least 30 mins at any time during your first
11 hours on duty
after 11 hours of driving time, you must have at least 10 consecutive
hours off duty before you drive again
after you rest for 11 consecutive hours, you may drive for 14 hours
you must be off duty for at least 11 hours per day
, 8. You may not drive for more than ________ Hours following your last period of 8
consecutive hours off duty
8
12
10
6
9. If a driver has been on duty for 70 hours over an 8-day period, how would
taking a 34-hour off-duty period affect their ability to drive legally afterward?
The driver would have to wait for 48 hours before driving again.
The driver would still be over the limit and unable to drive legally.
The driver would need an additional 10 hours off-duty to drive legally.
The driver would be able to reset their driving limits and legally
drive again after the off-duty period.
10. If involved in a reportable accident, the operator of the vehicle must file an
accident report to the Department of Safety within:
10 days
48 hours
20 days
11. If a driver is on a 7-day cycle under the Hours of Service legislation, after
accumulating ____ on-duty hours, a driver must no longer drive a commercial
motor vehicle to which the regulation applies?
60
70
