PennDOT Commercial Driver Regulations 4

Question 1

What is the minimum age to obtain a Pennsylvania CDL for intrastate (within PA) commercial driving?

Accepted Answer

18 years

Answer

16 years

Answer

17 years

Answer

21 years

Question 2

A CMV driver is placed out of service at a weigh station. Who is ultimately responsible for ensuring the vehicle is brought into compliance before resuming travel?

Accepted Answer

The motor carrier (employer)

Answer

The weigh station inspector

Answer

The state police officer on duty

Answer

PennDOT's Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Question 3

Pennsylvania requires CDL applicants to pass a knowledge test covering general CDL knowledge plus any required:

Accepted Answer

Endorsement-specific knowledge tests

Answer

Written essay on traffic safety

Answer

Road sign identification exam

Answer

Defensive driving course

Question 4

Under Pennsylvania CDL rules, which of the following is considered a 'serious traffic violation'?

Accepted Answer

Excessive speeding (15+ mph over the limit) in a CMV

Answer

Failure to pay a toll

Answer

Expired vehicle registration

Answer

Failure to use turn signal in a personal vehicle

Question 5

A Pennsylvania CDL holder who is convicted of a second DUI offense will face a CDL disqualification of:

Accepted Answer

Lifetime

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Answer

5 years

Question 6

What does the 'P' endorsement on a Pennsylvania CDL authorize?

Accepted Answer

Transporting passengers in vehicles designed to carry 16 or more people

Answer

Operating tank vehicles

Answer

Pulling double trailers

Answer

Transporting hazardous materials

Question 7

When must a Pennsylvania CDL holder notify PennDOT that they have changed their name or address?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 days

Answer

Within 10 days

Answer

Within 15 days

Answer

At next renewal