CVSA NAS Level III Inspector Certification | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | 2025/2026 | INSTANT DOWNLOAD
1. During a Level III inspection, a driver presents a paper log while operating a
CMV manufactured after the ELD mandate compliance date with no qualifying
exemption. What is the correct enforcement action?
A. Allow operation if logs are complete
B. Issue warning only
C. Place driver out of service for false or missing record of duty status
D. Refer to company safety manager
✅ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Non-exempt drivers required to use ELD operating on paper logs are in violation and
subject to OOS per CVSA criteria.
2. A driver’s medical certificate expires in 3 days. What is the compliance status
during inspection?
A. Out of service immediately
B. Compliant until expiration date
C. Requires medical waiver
D. Requires employer verification
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medical certification remains valid until expiration.
3. A CDL driver operates a combination vehicle without a current medical
examiner listed in the National Registry. What violation exists?
A. None
B. Administrative only
C. Driver not medically qualified
D. Employer violation only
✅ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medical examiners must be registry certified.
,4. A driver cannot produce proof of annual vehicle inspection documentation.
What is the proper enforcement outcome?
A. Warning
B. Citation only
C. Vehicle placed OOS
D. Violation recorded but not OOS
✅ Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documentation violation is not automatic OOS.
5. Which condition triggers immediate driver Out-of-Service during a Level III
inspection?
A. Missing shipping papers for non-hazmat
B. No ELD malfunction instruction sheet
C. Operating without a valid CDL for the vehicle class
D. Expired vehicle registration
✅ Correct Answer: C
6. A driver claims 100-air-mile exemption but cannot produce time records upon
request. What is the enforcement action?
A. Accept verbal statement
B. Place driver OOS
C. Require immediate log reconstruction
D. Cite carrier for recordkeeping violation
✅ Correct Answer: D
7. Which document verifies a carrier’s operating authority during inspection?
A. Bill of lading
B. DOT number display
C. FMCSA registration status via query
D. Driver license
,✅ Correct Answer: C
8. A driver presents an ELD with missing data fields for location accuracy. What
violation applies?
A. No violation
B. Minor defect
C. ELD not compliant — false or missing RODS
D. Equipment defect only
✅ Correct Answer: C
9. Which scenario requires hazmat endorsement verification during Level III
inspection?
A. Any load
B. Placarded hazardous materials
C. Palletized freight
D. Empty trailer
✅ Correct Answer: B
10. A driver refuses to submit to alcohol testing after a qualifying crash. What
enforcement applies?
A. Warning
B. OOS for 24 hours
C. CDL disqualification process initiated
D. Immediate termination
✅ Correct Answer: C
11. A carrier appears in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse with prohibited
status. What must the inspector enforce?
A. Allow operation until employer resolves
B. Issue citation only
, C. Driver placed OOS
D. Refer to FMCSA only
✅ Correct Answer: C
12. A driver cannot demonstrate ELD data transfer to enforcement. What status
applies?
A. No issue
B. ELD malfunction violation
C. Administrative note
D. Warning only
✅ Correct Answer: B
13. A driver exceeds 14-hour on-duty limit by 1 hour. What is the correct action?
A. Warning
B. OOS until proper rest obtained
C. Employer notification only
D. Citation without OOS
✅ Correct Answer: B
14. Which document validates hazardous materials shipping compliance?
A. Driver log
B. Bill of lading with proper shipping name, UN number, hazard class
C. Vehicle registration
D. Trip permit
✅ Correct Answer: B
15. A driver holds a CDL but lacks air brake restriction removal while operating
air brake vehicle. What applies?
AND ANSWERS | 2025/2026 | INSTANT DOWNLOAD
1. During a Level III inspection, a driver presents a paper log while operating a
CMV manufactured after the ELD mandate compliance date with no qualifying
exemption. What is the correct enforcement action?
A. Allow operation if logs are complete
B. Issue warning only
C. Place driver out of service for false or missing record of duty status
D. Refer to company safety manager
✅ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Non-exempt drivers required to use ELD operating on paper logs are in violation and
subject to OOS per CVSA criteria.
2. A driver’s medical certificate expires in 3 days. What is the compliance status
during inspection?
A. Out of service immediately
B. Compliant until expiration date
C. Requires medical waiver
D. Requires employer verification
✅ Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medical certification remains valid until expiration.
3. A CDL driver operates a combination vehicle without a current medical
examiner listed in the National Registry. What violation exists?
A. None
B. Administrative only
C. Driver not medically qualified
D. Employer violation only
✅ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medical examiners must be registry certified.
,4. A driver cannot produce proof of annual vehicle inspection documentation.
What is the proper enforcement outcome?
A. Warning
B. Citation only
C. Vehicle placed OOS
D. Violation recorded but not OOS
✅ Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documentation violation is not automatic OOS.
5. Which condition triggers immediate driver Out-of-Service during a Level III
inspection?
A. Missing shipping papers for non-hazmat
B. No ELD malfunction instruction sheet
C. Operating without a valid CDL for the vehicle class
D. Expired vehicle registration
✅ Correct Answer: C
6. A driver claims 100-air-mile exemption but cannot produce time records upon
request. What is the enforcement action?
A. Accept verbal statement
B. Place driver OOS
C. Require immediate log reconstruction
D. Cite carrier for recordkeeping violation
✅ Correct Answer: D
7. Which document verifies a carrier’s operating authority during inspection?
A. Bill of lading
B. DOT number display
C. FMCSA registration status via query
D. Driver license
,✅ Correct Answer: C
8. A driver presents an ELD with missing data fields for location accuracy. What
violation applies?
A. No violation
B. Minor defect
C. ELD not compliant — false or missing RODS
D. Equipment defect only
✅ Correct Answer: C
9. Which scenario requires hazmat endorsement verification during Level III
inspection?
A. Any load
B. Placarded hazardous materials
C. Palletized freight
D. Empty trailer
✅ Correct Answer: B
10. A driver refuses to submit to alcohol testing after a qualifying crash. What
enforcement applies?
A. Warning
B. OOS for 24 hours
C. CDL disqualification process initiated
D. Immediate termination
✅ Correct Answer: C
11. A carrier appears in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse with prohibited
status. What must the inspector enforce?
A. Allow operation until employer resolves
B. Issue citation only
, C. Driver placed OOS
D. Refer to FMCSA only
✅ Correct Answer: C
12. A driver cannot demonstrate ELD data transfer to enforcement. What status
applies?
A. No issue
B. ELD malfunction violation
C. Administrative note
D. Warning only
✅ Correct Answer: B
13. A driver exceeds 14-hour on-duty limit by 1 hour. What is the correct action?
A. Warning
B. OOS until proper rest obtained
C. Employer notification only
D. Citation without OOS
✅ Correct Answer: B
14. Which document validates hazardous materials shipping compliance?
A. Driver log
B. Bill of lading with proper shipping name, UN number, hazard class
C. Vehicle registration
D. Trip permit
✅ Correct Answer: B
15. A driver holds a CDL but lacks air brake restriction removal while operating
air brake vehicle. What applies?
