Part 383 - CDL
Class A CDL is required for?
GCWR or GCW of 26,001 pounds or more including a trailer 10,001 pounds or more (GVW or GVWR)
383.5
FMCSA Regulations generally apply to .......
CMV's transporting property of passenger in interstate commerce.
390.3
What are the basic qualifications to operate a CMV in interstate commerce.
21 Years Old
Valid License
Read and Speak English
Physically Qualified (391.41(b))
391.11
What code section governs the use of radar detectors in CMVs?
392.71
A Driver is allowed to drive a CMV for this many hours per duty day.
What is 11 hours?
395.3(a)(3)
Who is exempt from part 383 (CDL Requirements)
Military
Farmers (Within 150 Air Miles)
Firefighters
Emergency Response Drivers
Covered Farm Vehicle Drivers (anywhere)
383.3
Define CMV
A vehicle used in commerce with a CVWR, GCWR, GCW, or GVW of 10,001 pounds or more.
Designed to transport 8 passenger of more for compensation
Designed to transport more than 15 passenger not for compensation
Transporting a placardable amount of HM
390.5
A medical card can be valid for no more than how many months?
24 months.
391.41
CMV drivers are exempt from the local rules and regulations while transporting Interstate commodities
False
392.2
A Driver is allowed to be on duty for this many hours per duty day
What is 14 hours?
395.3 (a)(2)
Class B CDL is required for?
Single vehicle 26,001 pounds or more (GVWR or GVW)
383.5
Define Interstate Commerce
From one state to another
Between 2 places in same state crossing through another
Between to places in a state as part of trade originating outside of state.
FOCUS ON INTENT OF SHIPMENT
390.5
When is a SPE required?
Loss of Limb or severely impaired limb
391.49
What code section governs the use and possession of drugs by CMV drivers?
392.4
A Driver is required to take a break of at least __ within the first ____ of drive time
30 minutes
8 hours
395.3(a)(3)(ii)
What are the different CDL endorsements available?
T - Double/Triples Trailers
P - Passenger
N - Tank Vehicle
X - Tank & HazMat
H- HazMat
S - School Bus
383.93
How Must CMV's be marked?
Both Sides of Power Unit
Contrasting Color
Legible form 50 feet
(If leased longer than 30 days)
Removable on both sides or rear of drive away/tow away.
390.21
When do you place a CMV operator OOS for operating without a valid medical certificate?
When there is history of operating without a medical certificate when required. (Property)
When operating without medical certificate on person or on file (Passenger)
391.41(a)
What code section governs the use and possession of alcohol by CMV drivers?
392.5
What constitutes a qualifying rest period?
At least 10 consecutive hours in an off duty status (Off Duty or Sleeper Berth)
At least 7 consecutive hours in SB paired with a separate off duty period of at least 2 hours (Must equal 10 hours together)
395.1(g)
Class C CDL is required for?
CMV that does not meet weight requirements for Class A or B, but requires endorsements for
More than 16 passengers
Placardable HM
What drivers are exempt from all parts except 382 and 383
School Bus Operations
Government Vehicles
Personal Property
Human Corpses, Sick, Injured
Rescue Vehicles
390.3(f)
A Driver found operating a CMV in violation of medical certificate restrictions is NOT OOS on first offense.
False
391.11(b)(4)
What is the 3 part test for requiring Operating Authority?
Interstate
For Hire
Regulated Commodity
392.9a
What is the difference between a 60 and 70 hour carrier?
Operates 6 days or less/week - 60 hour carrier
Operates 7 days/week - 70 hour carrier
395.2(b)(1) & (b)(2)