IFDA Truck Driving Championship Test
Questions and Correct Answers
Graded A+.
What is the space called between two adjacent tread ribs or lugs on a tire that contains a tread
wear indicator or wear bar? - Answer Major tread groove
What does the "C" stand for in R.I.C.E., when it relates to a sprain? - Answer 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. - Answer 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)? -
Answer 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) _______. - Answer
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. - Answer 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 _______? - Answer Tank (N)
What percentage of vehicle fires are due to a mechanical failure? - Answer 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
, 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. - Answer 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. - Answer 30
When was the U.S. Department of Transportation established? - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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. - Answer 10
Applicants for a CDL, must possess and demonstrate the following basic motor vehicle control
skills for their specific vehicle class EXCEPT:
Questions and Correct Answers
Graded A+.
What is the space called between two adjacent tread ribs or lugs on a tire that contains a tread
wear indicator or wear bar? - Answer Major tread groove
What does the "C" stand for in R.I.C.E., when it relates to a sprain? - Answer 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. - Answer 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)? -
Answer 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) _______. - Answer
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. - Answer 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 _______? - Answer Tank (N)
What percentage of vehicle fires are due to a mechanical failure? - Answer 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
, 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. - Answer 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. - Answer 30
When was the U.S. Department of Transportation established? - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer 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. - Answer 10
Applicants for a CDL, must possess and demonstrate the following basic motor vehicle control
skills for their specific vehicle class EXCEPT:
