Part 383 Commercial Drivers License Exercise

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Which of the following meet the definition of a CMV in Part 383?

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A pickup that has a GVWR of 14,000 pounds pulling a trailer that has a GVWR of 16,000 pounds.

A minivan hauling 1 pound of Table 1 hazmat.

A Passenger vehicle designed to haul 16 passengers including the driver.

All the Above

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You stop a driver and the CDL shows the driver has a restriction to wear glasses. The driver wasn't wearing glasses when he came through the scale. You ask him if he wears them and he pulls them out of his bag and says "I only wear them for reading". What do you do if anything?

1 point

Write a 383.23(a)(2) violation and place the driver OOS.

Write a 391.11(b)(5) violation and place the driver OOS.

Write a 391.11(b)(4) violation as shown in the OOS criteria and place the driver OOS.

As long as he puts the glasses on he should be fine.

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You are doing a level III inspection on a driver. He is hauling 1500 pounds of Table II Hazmat according to the shipping document. The driver has a learners permit and there is a licensed CDL driver sitting in the passenger seat. What do you do if anything?

1 point

Nothing as long as the driver and coach have valid licenses.

Write a 383.11(b)(5) violation and place driver OOS.

Write a 383.25(a)(6) violation and place the driver OOS.

Write a 383.23(a)(2) violation for no CDL.

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Truck GVWR 23,000 lbs. towing a trailer GVWR 14,000 lbs. What kind of CDL is required?

1 point

None

Class A

Class B

Class C

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A driver of a Group A CMV that pulls two trailers is required to have a(n) ____ endorsement on his/her CDL.

1 point

"T"

"H"

"A"

"X"

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How many gallons of liquid does it take to meet the definition of a tank vehicle?

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More than 119 gallons.

1000 gallons or more.

Tanks rated more than 119 gallons with an aggregate rated capacity of 1000 gallons or more.

B and C is correct.

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Single Truck 26,000 GVWR, actual weight 26,800 lbs. What kind of CDL is required?

1 point

None

Class A

Class B

Class C

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What is the endorsement on a CDL that indicates the driver is qualified for both hazardous materials and tank vehicles?

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A driver must have a(n) ____ endorsement on his/her CDL to operate a tank vehicle transporting a placardable amount of HM.

1 point

"T"

"N"

"X"

"H"

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Single Truck 54000 lbs. What kind of CDL is required?

1 point

None

Class A

Class B

Class C

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You stop a truck that has a GVWR of 26 ,000 pounds from the manufacturer and the vehicle has air brakes. The driver has a CDL with an air brake restriction. What do you do if anything?

1 point

Nothing let the driver go.

Write a 383.23(a)(2) violation and place the driver OOS.

Since a CDL is not required write a 391.11(b)(5) violation and place the driver OOS for the restriction.

Write a 391.15(a) violation and place the driver OOS.

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You stop a CMV and the side of the vehicle shows GVWR of 25,999 pounds. You look at the tag inside the door from the manufacturer and it shows a GVWR of 27,000 pounds. The driver says the DMV allowed him to register the vehicle at 25,999 and told him a CDL was not required. What do you do if anything?

1 point

Write a 391.11(b)(5) violation and place driver OOS

Nothing, the DMV registered the vehicle under 26,001 pounds it so the driver would not require a CDL.

Write a 391.15(a) violation and place driver OOS.

Write a 383.23(a)(2) violation and place driver OOS.

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You stop the truck in the picture below. The tanks are used to transport paint and are empty at the time of inspection. The rated capacity of each tank is 300 gallons. Is there any endorsement required?

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No, each tank is less than 1000 gallons.

Yes, a T endorsement is required.

Yes, an N endorsement is required.

No, the tanks are empty.

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An inspector identifies that the driver of a CMV does not possess a required CDL. This violation should be cited under FMCSR:

1 point

383.21(a)

383.23(a)(2)

383.51(a)(1)

383.93(a)(2)

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A farmer is hauling his own farm commodities from Salem, OR to Umatilla, OR (228 miles). He is driving a large tractor semi-trailer combination (GCWR 78,000 lbs). What kind of CDL is required.

1 point

None

Class A

Class B

Class C

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During an inspection the drivers CDL is downgraded due to Medical and CDLIS shows ELG. What do you do if anything?

1 point

You write a 383.51(a) violation and place the driver OOS.

You write a 383.23(a)(2) violation and place the driver OOS

You write a 391.11(b)(5) violation and place the driver OOS.

Nothing the driver has a current medical card in his wallet.

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Truck GVWR 25,000 lbs. towing a trailer GVWR 10,000 lbs. What kind of CDL is required?

1 point

None

Class A CDL

Class B CDL

Class C CDL

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In what step of the North American Standard Level II inspection (can be found in the spiral bound OOS criteria) do you collect the CDL?

1 point

Step 4

Step 8

Step 3

Step 5

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During an inspection you discover the CDL is suspended in Florida for an unpaid traffic citation. What do you do if anything.

1 point

Write a 391.15(a) and place driver OOS.

Write a 383.23(a)(2) and place driver OOS.

Write a 383.51(a) and place driver OOS for 10 hours.

Write a 383.51(a) and place driver OOS until no longer suspended.

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A state is NOT PERMITTED to exempt a _____ from CDL requirements.

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Farmer operating a CMV 100 air miles from his farm property

State employee operating a dump truck rated at 60,000 lbs GVWR.

Government employee paid to remove snow during an emergency

Firefighter who operates a department fire truck

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What category CDL is required on a Mexican license to operate a truck that is 56,000 pounds pulling a trailer that is 26,000 pounds?

1 point

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What endorsement is required to drive the combination below?

1 point

"T"

"H"

"A"

"X"

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You are inspecting a truck that requires a CDL from New Brunswick Canada at 1am in the morning. On the drivers CDL he has a code 6 restriction. What do you do if anything?

1 point

Nothing, his license is good to go.

Write a 383.23(a) violation and place the driver OOS.

Write a 391.11(b)(5) violation and let the driver go.

Write a 383.51(a) violation and place the driver OOS.

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A CDL is NOT REQUIRED for a driver to operate a:

1 point

Dump truck with a GVWR of 27,000 lbs.

Pickup truck rated at 17,000 lbs. with a trailer rated at 10,500 lbs.

Pickup truck with a GVWR of 6,000 lbs. that transports placardable amounts of HM.

Recreational vehicle with a GVWR of 29,000 lbs. that is strictly used for non-business trips.

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A driver must have a(n) ____ endorsement on his/her CDL to operate a 25,000-lb.-GVWR straight truck equipped with a filled 1,200 gallon water tank.

1 point

"N"

"H"

"T"

None of the above

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You stop a log truck/pole trailer combo. The drive has a restriction on his CDL for no tractor trailer combo. What do you do according to safety notices?

1 point

Nothing since there is no fifth wheel being used.

Write a 383.23(a)(2) violation and place the vehicle OOS.

Write a 383.51(a) violation.

Write a 391.11(b)(5) violation and place OOS.

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Truck GVWR 15,000 lbs., towing a trailer GVWR 12,000 lbs., loaded with 5,000 lbs. Class 3 hazardous materials. What CDL and endorsement is required?

1 point

Class B with an X endorsement.

Class A with an H endorsement.

Class B with an H endorsement.

Class A with an N endorsement.

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You stop a Canadian truck that is hauling 600 gallons of gasoline according to the shipping paper and the driver. The driver supplies you with his CDL and his his Transportation of Dangerous Goods card (TDG). While inspecting his TDG you find that it is missing the employers signature. What do you do if anything?

1 point

Write a violation of 383.23(a)(2) and place driver OOS.

Nothing, the employer doesn't have to sign the card.

Call the carrier to confirm they issued the card.

Call FMCSA to verify the validity of the card.

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