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CDL Rules and Regulations Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum vision requirement for a CDL holder's weaker eye (without corrective lenses)?

    Answer: At least 70-degree field of vision with 20/40 corrected in each eye

    Federal medical standards require at least 20/40 vision in each eye (corrected or uncorrected) and a 70-degree field of vision horizontally.

  2. Under the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rules, employers must query the clearinghouse before hiring a CDL driver:

    Answer: For every pre-employment hire

    Employers must conduct a pre-employment full query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for every prospective CDL driver hire.

  3. A CDL with a Passenger (P) endorsement is required to operate a vehicle designed to transport how many passengers (including the driver)?

    Answer: 16 or more passengers

    A P endorsement is required for vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.

  4. If a CDL driver is found to have a BAC between 0.01% and 0.039% while operating a CMV, the driver will be placed:

    Answer: Out of service for 24 hours

    A BAC between 0.01% and 0.039% results in a 24-hour out-of-service order but does not trigger a CDL disqualification on its own.

  5. The 'school bus' (S) endorsement test requires an applicant to pass which type of driving test in addition to the knowledge test?

    Answer: A skills test in an actual school bus

    The S endorsement requires passing a skills test conducted in an actual school bus, in addition to passing the knowledge test.

  6. Which of the following is NOT a required knowledge test for obtaining a Class A CDL?

    Answer: Advanced Driving Techniques

    There is no 'Advanced Driving Techniques' knowledge test for CDL; the required tests include General Knowledge, Combination Vehicles, and Air Brakes if the vehicle has them.

  7. A CDL learner's permit (CLP) holder must be accompanied by a CDL holder who:

    Answer: Has the appropriate CDL class and endorsements and is seated in the passenger seat

    A CLP holder must be accompanied by a CDL holder with the proper class and endorsements who is physically present in the front seat while driving.