DOT Inspector Federal Regulations & Compliance 3

Question 1

Under 49 CFR Part 380, entry-level driver training (ELDT) regulations apply to which category of applicants?

Accepted Answer

Applicants for a Class A or B CDL, upgrade, or S/P endorsement

Answer

49 CFR Part 380 requires ELDT for applicants obtaining a Class A or B CDL, upgrading, or adding a school bus (S) or passenger (P) endorsement.

Question 2

Which FMCSA regulation requires motor carriers to conduct pre-employment drug testing before allowing a driver to operate a CMV?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 382

Answer

49 CFR Part 382 establishes the controlled substances and alcohol testing program, including mandatory pre-employment testing.

Question 3

A DOT inspector checks a cargo tank and finds the last hydrostatic pressure test was performed 6 years ago. The required interval for MC-306/DOT-406 tanks is every how many years?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

MC-306/DOT-406 cargo tanks require a hydrostatic pressure test every 5 years under 49 CFR 180.407.

Question 4

Under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, a 'serious traffic violation' that triggers CDL disqualification includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Speeding 15 mph or more above the posted limit

Answer

Speeding 15 mph or more above the speed limit in a CMV is defined as a serious traffic violation under 49 CFR 383.5.

Question 5

Under 49 CFR 392.22, when a CMV is disabled on the traveled portion of a highway, warning devices must be placed within how many minutes?

Accepted Answer

15 minutes

Answer

49 CFR 392.22(b) requires the driver to place warning devices within 10 minutes — however the correct federal standard is within 10 minutes.

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