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Pre/Post Trips
Smith System
SmartDrive
FMCSA
GSB Knowledge
100

What is the minimum time you must spend on your pre/post trip?

15 mins (10-truck, 5-trailer)

100
Key 1: Aim High In Steering. How far down the roadway should you be able to see?

15 seconds

100

What is considered a "Focus Event"

Anything that you could potentially be ticketed for.

100

How many hours OFF DUTY must you be prior to going on-duty?

10

100

How many straps are required to go over first pallet of load.

Two

200

How many pounds of air pressure go in steer tire?

120 PSI

200

Key 2: Get The Big Picture: What's the difference between relevant and non relevant objects?

Non relevant objects are stationary (trees, light poles etc). Relevant objects are any objects that can potentially move and create a hazard (kids playing, animals, etc)
200

How many steps are in the Corrective Action Policy?

Five

200

How many total hours are you allowed to drive in a day?

11

200

How often should you pull over to check your straps/load?

1st hour or 1st 50 miles

300

How many pounds of air pressure go into drive tire?

105 PSI

300

Key 3: Keep Your Eyes Moving: How often should you scan mirrors?

5-8 seconds

300

What is the minimum following distance?

4-6 seconds

300

When are you required to take your HOS break?

BEFORE 8 hours drive time has elapsed (please be proactive).

300

What is the weight limit for something that requires 2 straps?

Anything over 1100 lbs

400

What is the minimum tread depth for your drive tires?

2/32 inch.

400

Key 4: Leave Yourself An Out: When pulling out of an intersection, what direction should you scan prior to pulling out.

Left, right, left again.

400

What proactive step can you take to potentially avoid a SD video when/if someone cuts you off?

TAP break immediately.

400

How many hours are you allowed to be ON DUTY each day.

14 hours

400

What is the most important thing to verify when picking up from a vendor?

Correct PO Number

500

What is the minimum tread depth for your steer tire?

4/32 inch

500
Key 5: Make Sure They See You: Name 3 things that you can do to make sure other see you?

Friendly horn tap, use blinkers, brake early.

500

When is it acceptable to touch the truck phone?

When the truck is COMPLETELY stopped and off the roadway

500

What is required in Omnitracs when having a Roadside Inspection?

Must add remarks in Omnitracs.

500

What are the 6 types of pictures you must take?

BOL, address or lot, street sign (if possible), brick tags, job site prior to delivery, jobsite after delivery, anything that's broken prior to delivery