FMCSA Accident Reporting and Recordkeeping 2

Question 1

When a CMV accident results in a hazardous materials release, which federal entity must be notified?

Accepted Answer

The National Response Center

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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The Department of Homeland Security Command Center

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The FMCSA Regional Director

Question 2

A CMV driver has a minor collision in which the other driver walks away with no complaints and both vehicles drive away under their own power. Is this a recordable accident?

Accepted Answer

No, because it does not meet any of the three FMCSA recordability criteria

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Yes, because police may file a report

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Yes, because any CMV collision must be recorded

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No, only if the driver has a clean safety record

Question 3

How long must motor carriers retain accident records under FMCSA regulations?

Accepted Answer

3 years from the accident date

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1 year from the accident date

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2 years from the accident date

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5 years from the accident date

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios involves a CMV accident that IS recordable under FMCSA regulations?

Accepted Answer

A CMV strikes a utility pole and must be towed from the scene

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A CMV's cargo shifts during a sharp turn, causing no injuries

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A CMV driver files a self-report about a near-miss event

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A CMV receives a traffic citation for an improper lane change

Question 5

Under FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), what crash data is used to evaluate motor carrier performance?

Accepted Answer

Crashes meeting FMCSA's recordable accident definition as reported to state agencies

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Only accidents where the CMV driver was cited for a violation

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All CMV incidents regardless of whether they meet recordability criteria

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Only accidents investigated by FMCSA enforcement personnel

Question 6

A motor carrier refuses to show its accident register during a compliance review. What is the likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

The carrier can be cited for violations and subjected to civil penalties

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The carrier's operating authority is automatically revoked

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Only a warning letter is issued for a first offense

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The investigation is closed and rescheduled for a later date

Question 7

Which parties are authorized to inspect a motor carrier's accident register?

Accepted Answer

Authorized federal, state, and local officials with jurisdiction over the carrier

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Only state law enforcement officers

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The carrier's insurance company and legal representatives only

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Any member of the public who submits a FOIA request