DOT Exam ( 4 Versions) questions and Correct
Answers, With Complete Solution
What qualifies as off-duty time? - ANSWERS-A. Time engage and non driving work
related activities
B. Time when you're relieved of all duty or responsibilities for performing work
C. Time doing paid work for someone else
D. Driving time
B
Which of the following statements concerning the 14 hour limit is true? - ANSWERS-A.
Stopping for lunch or taking a break extends the 14hour limit
B. A driver must be released from duty after 14 hours
C. The 14 hour. Is consecutive it includes all on-duty an off-duty time at your occurred
after coming on duty
D. A traffic jam that caused a two hour delay, extends the 14 hour limit
C
What is the 11 hour limit? - ANSWERS-A. You must take a break for at least 30 minutes
at any time during your first 11 hours on duty
B. After you rest for 11 consecutive hours, you may drive for 14 hours
C. You must be off duty for at least 11 hours per day
D. After 11 hours of driving time, you must have at least 10 consecutive hours off duty
before you drive again.
D
A good way to fight fatigue is by: - ANSWERS-A. Establishing regular sleep and waking
schedule
B. Driving during your downtime
C. Getting three hours of sleep each night
D. Working a second night job
A
When entering and exiting your vehicle, you should always: - ANSWERS-A. Maintain
two points of contact
B. Job eat from letters or steps if the distance is 8 inches or less
C. Maintain three points of contact
D. Keep your back to the latter or steps
,C
Safe work practices to remember when we're stopping on the side of the road include: -
ANSWERS-A. Avoid soft shoulders
B. Using your turn signal when pulling over
C. Facing traffic when walking around your vehicle
D. Turning off your flashers after you stop
ABC
How could authorities penalize you if you feel to stop after an accident? - ANSWERS-A.
Engine speed restriction
B. Suspension with pay
C. Route reassignment
D. Fines and jail time
D
Which of the following is information you should a document about an accident? -
ANSWERS-A. Description of damage to vehicles and property
B. Any injuries or fatalities
C. Description of the vent including weather in road conditions
D. Destination of every witness
ABC
Warning devices should be sent out within _____minutes of an accident - ANSWERS-A.
Three
B. Five
C. Seven
D. Ten
D
The Federal Motor Carrier Regulations (FMCSRs) establish basic safety rules and
standards for: - ANSWERS-A. Drivers of automobiles and motorcycles.
B. Motor carriers.
C. Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)
D. Drivers and other employees of motor carriers.
B.C.D
A driver must undergo a physical examination once every ________ months at
minimum in order to be considered a qualified driver. - ANSWERS-A. 24
B. 48
,C. 60
D. 72
A
A driver may be disqualified from driving a CMV if he or she: - ANSWERS-A. Drove the
CMV for personal use
B. Backed into dumpster
C. drove a cmv while smoking or vaping.
D. Left the scene of an accident with a CMV
D
A vehicle's engine controls are used to: - ANSWERS-A. Safely operate your vehicle
B. Start up and shut down the vehicles engine
C. Warn you when pressures or temperatures reach a dangerous level
D. Help you steer, accelerate, brake, and park your CMV.
B
What primary control affects the vehicles direction? - ANSWERS-A. Steering
B. Accelerating
C. Braking
D. Parking
ABC
Secondary vehicle controls: - ANSWERS-A. Provide backup functionality to the primary
control
B. Shut down the vehicles engine in an emergency
C. Assist you in safely operating your vehicle
D. Take over if you were unable to drive
C
In order to put a commercial motor vehicle on the road, you must first: - ANSWERS-A.
Complete and sign a DVIR
B. Ask a mechanic about the vehicles condition
C. Perform a short test drive to verify safe operation
D. Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection
D
When must you conduct your first on the road inspection of the cargo - ANSWERS-A.
Within 50 miles
B. Whenever you stop refuel or every 150 miles, whichever comes first
, C. If you're stop for a roadside inspection and fail
D. The first time cargo gets bounced around
A
When is appropriate to connect a post trip inspection? - ANSWERS-A. Whenever it's
most convenient, but before the start of your next day
B. The same exact time every evening, regardless of where you are
C. At the end of every workday
D. Right before 12 midnight, when your next day begins on your time record
C
What could indicate damage the steering system components? - ANSWERS-A. Dead
axle grease leaks
B. Excessive play in the steering wheel
C. Ammeter warning light
D. Slow acceleration
B
When checking the engine, you need to: - ANSWERS-A. Check the differential for loose
wire connections.
B. Check the wiring on in near the engine
C. Check the fluid levels
D. Examine the leaf springs
BC
When inspecting your tires, which is the sign that could cause a blowout? - ANSWERS-
A. A bulging sidewall
B. Over inflation
C. 4/32 inch of thread
D. A patched leak
A
Which is an indication of a defect in the braking system? - ANSWERS-A. Tighter turning
radius
B. Abrupt stoping when pushing the brake pedal
C. Loud noises when turning
D. Strange odor or sound when breaks are applied
D
Answers, With Complete Solution
What qualifies as off-duty time? - ANSWERS-A. Time engage and non driving work
related activities
B. Time when you're relieved of all duty or responsibilities for performing work
C. Time doing paid work for someone else
D. Driving time
B
Which of the following statements concerning the 14 hour limit is true? - ANSWERS-A.
Stopping for lunch or taking a break extends the 14hour limit
B. A driver must be released from duty after 14 hours
C. The 14 hour. Is consecutive it includes all on-duty an off-duty time at your occurred
after coming on duty
D. A traffic jam that caused a two hour delay, extends the 14 hour limit
C
What is the 11 hour limit? - ANSWERS-A. You must take a break for at least 30 minutes
at any time during your first 11 hours on duty
B. After you rest for 11 consecutive hours, you may drive for 14 hours
C. You must be off duty for at least 11 hours per day
D. After 11 hours of driving time, you must have at least 10 consecutive hours off duty
before you drive again.
D
A good way to fight fatigue is by: - ANSWERS-A. Establishing regular sleep and waking
schedule
B. Driving during your downtime
C. Getting three hours of sleep each night
D. Working a second night job
A
When entering and exiting your vehicle, you should always: - ANSWERS-A. Maintain
two points of contact
B. Job eat from letters or steps if the distance is 8 inches or less
C. Maintain three points of contact
D. Keep your back to the latter or steps
,C
Safe work practices to remember when we're stopping on the side of the road include: -
ANSWERS-A. Avoid soft shoulders
B. Using your turn signal when pulling over
C. Facing traffic when walking around your vehicle
D. Turning off your flashers after you stop
ABC
How could authorities penalize you if you feel to stop after an accident? - ANSWERS-A.
Engine speed restriction
B. Suspension with pay
C. Route reassignment
D. Fines and jail time
D
Which of the following is information you should a document about an accident? -
ANSWERS-A. Description of damage to vehicles and property
B. Any injuries or fatalities
C. Description of the vent including weather in road conditions
D. Destination of every witness
ABC
Warning devices should be sent out within _____minutes of an accident - ANSWERS-A.
Three
B. Five
C. Seven
D. Ten
D
The Federal Motor Carrier Regulations (FMCSRs) establish basic safety rules and
standards for: - ANSWERS-A. Drivers of automobiles and motorcycles.
B. Motor carriers.
C. Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)
D. Drivers and other employees of motor carriers.
B.C.D
A driver must undergo a physical examination once every ________ months at
minimum in order to be considered a qualified driver. - ANSWERS-A. 24
B. 48
,C. 60
D. 72
A
A driver may be disqualified from driving a CMV if he or she: - ANSWERS-A. Drove the
CMV for personal use
B. Backed into dumpster
C. drove a cmv while smoking or vaping.
D. Left the scene of an accident with a CMV
D
A vehicle's engine controls are used to: - ANSWERS-A. Safely operate your vehicle
B. Start up and shut down the vehicles engine
C. Warn you when pressures or temperatures reach a dangerous level
D. Help you steer, accelerate, brake, and park your CMV.
B
What primary control affects the vehicles direction? - ANSWERS-A. Steering
B. Accelerating
C. Braking
D. Parking
ABC
Secondary vehicle controls: - ANSWERS-A. Provide backup functionality to the primary
control
B. Shut down the vehicles engine in an emergency
C. Assist you in safely operating your vehicle
D. Take over if you were unable to drive
C
In order to put a commercial motor vehicle on the road, you must first: - ANSWERS-A.
Complete and sign a DVIR
B. Ask a mechanic about the vehicles condition
C. Perform a short test drive to verify safe operation
D. Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection
D
When must you conduct your first on the road inspection of the cargo - ANSWERS-A.
Within 50 miles
B. Whenever you stop refuel or every 150 miles, whichever comes first
, C. If you're stop for a roadside inspection and fail
D. The first time cargo gets bounced around
A
When is appropriate to connect a post trip inspection? - ANSWERS-A. Whenever it's
most convenient, but before the start of your next day
B. The same exact time every evening, regardless of where you are
C. At the end of every workday
D. Right before 12 midnight, when your next day begins on your time record
C
What could indicate damage the steering system components? - ANSWERS-A. Dead
axle grease leaks
B. Excessive play in the steering wheel
C. Ammeter warning light
D. Slow acceleration
B
When checking the engine, you need to: - ANSWERS-A. Check the differential for loose
wire connections.
B. Check the wiring on in near the engine
C. Check the fluid levels
D. Examine the leaf springs
BC
When inspecting your tires, which is the sign that could cause a blowout? - ANSWERS-
A. A bulging sidewall
B. Over inflation
C. 4/32 inch of thread
D. A patched leak
A
Which is an indication of a defect in the braking system? - ANSWERS-A. Tighter turning
radius
B. Abrupt stoping when pushing the brake pedal
C. Loud noises when turning
D. Strange odor or sound when breaks are applied
D
