DOT Commercial Vehicle Inspection Standards 3

Question 1

According to the North American Standard Inspection Program, which level of inspection includes an examination of the driver's credentials and a walkaround vehicle inspection?

Accepted Answer

Level II

Answer

Level II (Walk-Around Driver/Vehicle Inspection) includes checking driver credentials and a walkaround vehicle inspection without going under the vehicle.

Question 2

What is the minimum number of tie-downs required to secure a cargo load that is 20 feet long and weighs 10,000 lbs?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

A load 20 feet long requires at least 2 tie-downs; one for each 10 feet of cargo length or fraction thereof.

Question 3

Under FMCSA regulations, how often must a motor carrier conduct a periodic inspection on each CMV in its fleet?

Accepted Answer

Every 12 months

Answer

49 CFR 396.17 requires motor carriers to inspect every CMV at least once every 12 months.

Question 4

A CMV is found with a broken leaf spring. The inspector should:

Accepted Answer

Place the vehicle out of service

Answer

Any broken spring assembly component is an out-of-service defect under the North American OOS criteria.

Question 5

When is a CMV required to have its headlights illuminated under federal regulations?

Accepted Answer

When required by state law or in conditions of reduced visibility

Answer

49 CFR 392.33 requires headlights when required by state law or under conditions of reduced visibility, not just at specific times.

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DOT Commercial Vehicle Inspection Standards 3