ELDT - Entry Level Driver Training Hours of Service Regulations Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under the 14-hour driving window rule, what happens after 14 consecutive hours from the time you start work?

Accepted Answer

You may not drive but can perform other work duties

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You must take a 30-minute break

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You must go off duty for 10 hours

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The 14-hour window resets with a 30-minute break

Question 2

What is the 60/70-hour rule in Hours of Service regulations?

Accepted Answer

You cannot drive after being on duty 60 hours in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days

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You can drive a maximum of 60 or 70 hours in a single week

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You must rest 60-70 hours between shifts

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You must complete 60-70 hours of driving training

Question 3

What information must be recorded on an ELD or driver's daily log?

Accepted Answer

All duty status changes including off-duty, sleeper berth, driving, and on-duty not driving

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Only driving hours

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Just the start and end time of each trip

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Only hours exceeding the legal limit

Question 4

How does the 30-minute break requirement work under current HOS rules?

Accepted Answer

You must take a 30-minute break before driving if you have been on duty for 8 consecutive hours

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You must take a 30-minute break every 4 hours of driving

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You must take a 30-minute break at the start of each shift

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The 30-minute break rule has been eliminated

Question 5

What is the penalty for falsifying Hours of Service records?

Accepted Answer

The driver can be placed out of service, fined, and face criminal prosecution

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A verbal warning

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Only a small fine

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No penalty if the violation is a first offense

Question 6

What is the 'split sleeper berth' provision?

Accepted Answer

Splitting the required 10-hour off-duty period into two qualifying periods in the sleeper berth

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Sharing a sleeper berth with a co-driver

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Sleeping in two different locations during one off-duty period

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Using the sleeper berth for storage