PennDOT Commercial Driver Regulations 3

Question 1

What is the maximum number of hours a property-carrying CMV driver may drive after 10 consecutive hours off duty under federal HOS rules?

Accepted Answer

11 hours

Answer

10 hours

Answer

12 hours

Answer

14 hours

Question 2

Under the 14-hour rule for property-carrying CDL drivers, the driver may not drive after being on duty for:

Accepted Answer

14 hours

Answer

11 hours

Answer

12 hours

Answer

16 hours

Question 3

Which of the following violations results in an automatic lifetime CDL disqualification in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Using a CMV to commit a felony involving controlled substances

Answer

Third DUI in a CMV

Answer

Three serious traffic violations within 3 years

Answer

Two railroad crossing violations

Question 4

A Pennsylvania CDL holder who has two serious traffic violations within a 3-year period faces a CDL disqualification of:

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

90 days

Answer

120 days

Question 5

The Pennsylvania 'N' endorsement on a CDL authorizes the driver to operate:

Accepted Answer

Tank vehicles

Answer

Double and triple trailers

Answer

Passenger vehicles

Answer

School buses

Question 6

Under Pennsylvania CDL law, a driver operating a CMV in interstate commerce must carry which document at all times?

Accepted Answer

A medical examiner's certificate

Answer

A state-issued vehicle registration only

Answer

A cargo manifest

Answer

A bill of lading from the employer

Question 7

A Pennsylvania CDL is classified as Class B if the vehicle has a GVWR of at least:

Accepted Answer

26,001 lbs

Answer

10,001 lbs

Answer

16,001 lbs

Answer

24,001 lbs