CDE CDE Driver Fitness & Medical Standards 2

Question 1

What is the maximum number of hours a property-carrying commercial driver may drive after 10 consecutive hours off duty?

Accepted Answer

11 hours

Answer

FMCSA regulations allow property-carrying commercial drivers to drive a maximum of 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty.

Question 2

What does the '14-hour rule' prohibit for commercial drivers?

Accepted Answer

Driving beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty

Answer

The 14-hour rule prohibits commercial drivers from driving beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty, regardless of any breaks taken within that window.

Question 3

How must a commercial driver take the mandatory 30-minute break required under HOS rules?

Accepted Answer

As one uninterrupted 30-minute rest period

Answer

HOS regulations require at least one uninterrupted 30-minute break after 8 cumulative hours of driving time since the last off-duty or sleeper-berth period.

Question 4

What consequences can result from a commercial driver violating Hours of Service regulations?

Accepted Answer

Civil penalties and being placed out of service

Answer

HOS violations can result in significant civil penalties, placement of the driver or vehicle out of service, and negative impacts on the carrier's safety fitness rating.

Question 5

Which is a primary observable sign that a commercial driver is experiencing fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty maintaining consistent lane position and speed

Answer

Difficulty maintaining consistent lane position and vehicle speed are primary physical signs of driver fatigue indicating the driver must stop and rest immediately.

CDE - Certified Driver Evaluation Practice Test

CDE - Certified Driver Evaluation Practice Test

CDE CDE Driver Fitness & Medical Standards 2