CDL – Driver Basics Quiz

You must be at least 16 years old to operate a CMV in interstate commerce.

You may not operate a CMV until you have passed a physical exam and are issued a medical examiner’s certificate stating this fact.

Which of the following is considered a disqualifying offense?

If you possess a CDL, you can be disqualified for offenses committed in any type of vehicle at any time.

Your health doesn’t play a part in the safe operation of a CMV.

Healthy eating includes:

Generally, most adults need how many hours of uninterrupted sleep to feel well-rested?

The hours of service regulations:

You are required to keep a record of duty status (a driver’s daily log) showing all of your driving and non-driving activities.

Whistleblower protection laws are in place to protect you from retaliation if you report CMV safety violations to FMCSA.

You are qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle if you:

You must carry a certificate signed by a medical examiner that states you are physically qualified to drive a CMV.

Healthy habits include:

You can be disqualified from driving if you are convicted of operating a CMV with an alcohol concentration of 0.01 percent or more.

A diet that includes few fruits and vegetables and lots of salty foods can help reduce high blood pressure.

Fatigue describes anything from being sleepy to exhausted.

A sleep loss of as little as 2 hours can cause:

The hours of service regulations do not require you to keep a record of duty status (a driver’s daily log).

Whistleblower protection laws are in place to protect you from retaliation if you report CMV safety violations to FMCSA.

Getting your CDL is all it takes to become a safe, professional driver.

You are qualified to operate a CMV if you:

You do not need to be familiar with the methods and procedures for securing cargo.

You must pass a physical exam in order to operate a CMV.

Operating under the influence of a controlled substance is not a disqualifying offense.

If you possess a CDL you can be disqualified for offenses committed in any type of vehicle at any time.