Truck Accident Law Knowledge Flashcards
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What is the maximum legal weight for a standard fully loaded semi-truck on most U.S. interstates without special permits?
Answer: 80,000 lbs
Federal law limits gross vehicle weight to 80,000 pounds on interstates absent a special permit.
FMCSA regulations require commercial drivers to be tested for which of the following?
Answer: Alcohol and controlled substances
FMCSA mandates drug and alcohol testing of commercial drivers, including post-accident testing.
After certain qualifying crashes, FMCSA rules require what of the driver?
Answer: Post-accident drug and alcohol testing
Federal rules require post-accident drug and alcohol testing when specific crash thresholds are met.
A daily report a driver completes documenting a truck's mechanical condition is called what?
Answer: DVIR
The Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) documents the truck's condition and any defects.
What is a 'jackknife' accident?
Answer: A truck folding so the trailer swings toward the cab
A jackknife occurs when the trailer skids and folds toward the tractor at a sharp angle, like a folding knife.
Which records are most useful to prove a truck driver violated hours-of-service limits?
Answer: ELD logs and duty records
Electronic logging device data and duty-status records reveal whether a driver exceeded legal driving hours.
When multiple defendants share fault, a doctrine allowing a plaintiff to collect the full award from any one defendant is called what?
Answer: Joint and several liability
Joint and several liability lets a plaintiff recover the entire judgment from any one liable defendant, who may then seek contribution.