IFDA TEST 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? (FMCSR pg. 545) - Answers- Major tread groove
What does the "C" stand for in the R.I.C.E., when it relates to a sprain? (Facts for
Drivers pg. 149) - Answers- 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 date the application is submitted. (FMCSR pg. 388) - Answers- 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)? (Facts For Drivers pg. 87) - Answers- REAL ID Act of 2005
Poor dental hygiene can cause bacteria to be released into the blood stream which can
result in inflammation or thickening of the arteries, which can contribute to (a)
____________. (Facts for Drivers pg.159) - Answers- Heart Attack
Trucks or truck tractors having 3 or more axies and manufactured before July 25,
_______, are NOT required to have brakes on the front wheels, (FMCSR pg. 488) -
Answers- 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 ____________? (Facts for Drivers pg. 35) - Answers-
Tank (N)
What percentage of vehicle fires are due to a mechanical failure? (Facts for Drivers pg.
166) - Answers- 44%
**What are some things that the ELD (Electronic Logging Device) automatically records
when a driver is driving in their vehicle? (FMCSR pg. 586) - Answers- Engine hours,
Vehicle miles, Date
A driver may drive only during a period of 14 consecutive hours after coming on duty
following _______ consecutive hours off duty. (FMCSR pg. 571) - Answers- 10
**Applicants for a CDL must possess and demonstrate the following basic motor vehicle
control skills for their specific vehicle class: (FMCSR pg. 275) - Answers- Ability to back
the motor vehicle in a straight line, while checking the pathway.
Ability to back along a curved path.
Ability to start, warm up, and shit down the engine.
, Motor carriers, except for private motor carrier of passengers, must maintain records for
each motor vehicle they control for _______ consecutive days. (FMCSR pg. 594) -
Answers- 30
Which act was established in 2015, and maintains current program structures and
funding shares between highways and transit? (Facts for Drivers pg. 13) - Answers-
Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act
In emergency braking scenarios, this kind of braking should be used: (Facts for Driver
pg. 53) - Answers- Stab braking
Entry-level driver training is training the CDL driver receives in driver qualification
requirements, hours of service of drivers, driver wellness, and ____________. (FMCSR
pg. 152) - Answers- 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. (Facts for drivers pg. 18) - Answers-
10,000
What can cause confusion, lack of concentration, memory loss, irritability, depression,
emotional highs and lows, and stress? (Facts for Drivers pg. 158) - Answers- Lack of
Sleep
**Prior to beginning a drive shift, or every time a CMV driver changes equipment during
a shift, he/she must do the following: (Facts for Drivers pg. 43) - Answers- Sign the
report only if defects or deficiencies were not by the driver who prepared the report.
Be satisfied that the motor vehicle is in safe operating condition.
Review the last driver vehicle inspection report.
**What is an emergency maneuver? (FMCSR pg. 273) - Answers- Blowout
Evasive Steering
Brake Failure
Accident experts use various techniques and mathematical formulas to determine what
contributed to an accident such as speed, skid marks, ____________, and drag factor.
(Facts for Drivers pg. 47) - Answers- Crush factor
In _______ of large truck-two vehicle fatal crashes, either the truck or the other vehicle
were stopped or parked. (Facts for Drivers pg.50) - Answers- 6%
What is the space called between two adjacent tread ribs or lugs on a tire that contains
a tread wear indicator or wear bar? (FMCSR pg. 545) - Answers- Major tread groove
What does the "C" stand for in the R.I.C.E., when it relates to a sprain? (Facts for
Drivers pg. 149) - Answers- 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 date the application is submitted. (FMCSR pg. 388) - Answers- 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)? (Facts For Drivers pg. 87) - Answers- REAL ID Act of 2005
Poor dental hygiene can cause bacteria to be released into the blood stream which can
result in inflammation or thickening of the arteries, which can contribute to (a)
____________. (Facts for Drivers pg.159) - Answers- Heart Attack
Trucks or truck tractors having 3 or more axies and manufactured before July 25,
_______, are NOT required to have brakes on the front wheels, (FMCSR pg. 488) -
Answers- 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 ____________? (Facts for Drivers pg. 35) - Answers-
Tank (N)
What percentage of vehicle fires are due to a mechanical failure? (Facts for Drivers pg.
166) - Answers- 44%
**What are some things that the ELD (Electronic Logging Device) automatically records
when a driver is driving in their vehicle? (FMCSR pg. 586) - Answers- Engine hours,
Vehicle miles, Date
A driver may drive only during a period of 14 consecutive hours after coming on duty
following _______ consecutive hours off duty. (FMCSR pg. 571) - Answers- 10
**Applicants for a CDL must possess and demonstrate the following basic motor vehicle
control skills for their specific vehicle class: (FMCSR pg. 275) - Answers- Ability to back
the motor vehicle in a straight line, while checking the pathway.
Ability to back along a curved path.
Ability to start, warm up, and shit down the engine.
, Motor carriers, except for private motor carrier of passengers, must maintain records for
each motor vehicle they control for _______ consecutive days. (FMCSR pg. 594) -
Answers- 30
Which act was established in 2015, and maintains current program structures and
funding shares between highways and transit? (Facts for Drivers pg. 13) - Answers-
Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act
In emergency braking scenarios, this kind of braking should be used: (Facts for Driver
pg. 53) - Answers- Stab braking
Entry-level driver training is training the CDL driver receives in driver qualification
requirements, hours of service of drivers, driver wellness, and ____________. (FMCSR
pg. 152) - Answers- 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. (Facts for drivers pg. 18) - Answers-
10,000
What can cause confusion, lack of concentration, memory loss, irritability, depression,
emotional highs and lows, and stress? (Facts for Drivers pg. 158) - Answers- Lack of
Sleep
**Prior to beginning a drive shift, or every time a CMV driver changes equipment during
a shift, he/she must do the following: (Facts for Drivers pg. 43) - Answers- Sign the
report only if defects or deficiencies were not by the driver who prepared the report.
Be satisfied that the motor vehicle is in safe operating condition.
Review the last driver vehicle inspection report.
**What is an emergency maneuver? (FMCSR pg. 273) - Answers- Blowout
Evasive Steering
Brake Failure
Accident experts use various techniques and mathematical formulas to determine what
contributed to an accident such as speed, skid marks, ____________, and drag factor.
(Facts for Drivers pg. 47) - Answers- Crush factor
In _______ of large truck-two vehicle fatal crashes, either the truck or the other vehicle
were stopped or parked. (Facts for Drivers pg.50) - Answers- 6%
