CVOR Hours of Service Compliance 2

Question 1

What is the maximum driving time allowed per day under Canadian HOS regulations?

Accepted Answer

13 hours

Answer

A driver may not drive after accumulating 13 hours of driving time in a day.

Question 2

What is the mandatory minimum off-duty time required in a 24-hour period?

Accepted Answer

10 hours including at least 8 consecutive hours

Answer

Drivers must take at least 10 hours off duty per day, with at least 8 being consecutive.

Question 3

What is an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) used for?

Accepted Answer

To automatically record a driver's hours of service and duty status

Answer

ELDs automatically record driving time, duty status changes, and other HOS data.

Question 4

What is the maximum on-duty time allowed in a 7-day cycle?

Accepted Answer

70 hours

Answer

Under Cycle 1, drivers are limited to 70 hours of on-duty time in a 7-day period.

Question 5

How does an HOS violation affect a carrier's CVOR safety record?

Accepted Answer

HOS violations generate points against the carrier's safety rating

Answer

HOS violations discovered during inspections or audits generate points on the carrier's CVOR record.

CVOR - Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration Practice Test