TDC 2026 Test Questions and Answers

TDC 2026 Test Questions and Answers 17. Under this ACT, States may also enact "economic" laws and regulations such as bills of lading, but these laws can be no more burdensome than federal laws and only apply to carriers who elect to be subject to them? Pg. 24 A. Motor Carrier Act of 1980 B. Interstate Commerce Act C. Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 D. Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 C 18. Because of this ACT, FMCSA issued regulations to address a number of licensing issues including expanded definition of serious traffic violations. Pg. 10-11 A. Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 B. Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 C. MAP-21 D. SAFETEA-LU B 19. Generally, a motor carrier can be characterized as a truckload or less than truckload carrier? pg. 27 A True B False A 20. These roads are of the most essential to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility. Pg. 28 A. Arterial B. National Highway System C. Collectors D. Local B 21. This Act had programs that targeted specific concerns such as work zones, older drivers, and pedestrians, including children walking to school. Pg. 11 A. SAFETEA-LU B. TEA-21 C. Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 D. MAP-21 A 22. By when will certified medical examiners be required to report results of all completed CMV drivers' physical examinations electronically to FMCSA by midnight local time the following calendar day? Pg. 37 A. December 22, 2019 B. June 22, 2019 C. December 6, 2019 D. June 6, 2019 B 23. In 2016,what percent of all CMV drivers wore their safety belt? Pg. 40 A. 72 B. 84 C. 86 D. 70 C 24. After successfully demonstrating that Mexican motor carriers can and do operate at a safety level equivalent to U.S. and Canadian domiciled drivers, FMCSA issued certificates of standard and provisional operating authority registration to how many Mexican domiciled motor carriers? Pg. 13 A. 13 B. 26 C. 1 D. 42 A 25. Business chooses trucks for nearly 79.3 cents out of every dollar they spend on freight transportation. Pg. 16 A. True B. False A 26. One of the departments into which the ATA is divided and supports its mission includes the National Accounting and Finance Council. Pg. 20 A. True B. False A 27. In January 2017, the average cost in taxes for a 5-axle tractor semi-trailer combination was $4129. Which state collected the highest average tax among the fifty states and the District of Columbia? Pg. 22 A. Oregon B. California C. District of Columbia D. Pennsylvania A 28. The consequences of refusing to submit to a required alcohol test are the same as if the driver had tested 0.04 BAC or greater. Pg. 60 A. True B. False A 29. Research and Special Programs Administration was restructured to form this Administration. Pg. 23 A. Federal Highway Administration B. Research and Innovative Technologies Administration C. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration D. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration E. B and D E 30. Rear-facing turn signal lights on an interstate truck may be red or amber. Pg. 65 A. True B. False A 31.When a vehicle is traveling over an uneven surface, some tires may get momentarily overloaded and others momentarily underloaded, some will have traction, and some will not. Because of this the brakes will operate at less than maximum efficiency because stopping is controlled by friction. Pg 71 A. True B. False A 32.Carbon monoxide is formed at higher concentrations by diesel engines than by gasoline engines. Pg 81 A. True B. False B 33.Under this Act, State and City ordinances may also govern idling. Pg. 24 A. MAP-21 B. Federal Aviation Administration Act of 1994 C. Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act D. Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 B 34. Which of the following was not one of the regulations addressed in the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999? Pg. 25 A. Extended driver record check B. Emergency disqualification of drivers posing an imminent hazard C. Expanded definition of serious traffic violations D. Requalification for driving while suspended, disqualified, or causing a fatality. D 35. These roads collect and distribute travel to and from arterial roads and local roads. Pg. 28 A. Arterial roads B. Collector roads C. Local roads D. National Highway System B 36. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, in the past 5 years the number of bridges has grown by how many? Pg. 29 A. 7622 B. 7000 C. 6622 D. 6000 A 37. The law requires that a person must hold a single, valid CDL in order to drive a CMV with a GVWR or GVW of at least _____ pounds, whichever is greater, but not less than a GVWR of 10,001 pounds Pg. 33-34 A. 25,001 B. 27,001 C. 24,001 D. 26, 001 D 38. A remote control on a cargo tank is a secondary control to close the internal valves? Pg. 93-94 A. True B. False A 39. Each motor carrier employer, or their designated service agent, is required to query the Drug and Alcohol Clearing House before hiring a CDL driver applicant to verify that the driver is not in violation of any drug and alcohol prohibitions. Pg. 38 A. True B. False A 40. When did the FMCSA publish the new cargo securement rules that require motor carriers and drivers to change the way they use cargo securement devices to prevent articles from shifting on or within CMV's? Pg. 40 A. 2004 B. 2002 C. 2003 D. 2001 B 41. Drivers and fleets currently using compliant Automatic Onboard Recording Devices can continue to do so until when? After then they must use ELDs Pg. 43 A. December 16, 2016 B. January 16, 2017 C. December 16, 2017 D. December 16, 2019 D 42. Typically during a CMV rollover, which begins to roll first? Pg. 49 A. Tractor B. Trailer C. Both tractor and trailer D. Depends on weight of traile B 43. If a driver is pulling twin trailers and only the front trailer contains HM, that is the only trailer that requires a placard. Pg. 107 A. True B. False A 44. NHTSA released a report that pointed that an estimated how many injuries in 2015 was related to distracted driving? Pg. 52 A. 3,267 B. 448,000 C. 5,474 D. 391,000 D 45. Which is not a classification for a CDL? Pg. 54 A. D B. C C. B D. A D 46. May a motor carrier require a more rigid physical examination than what is required by FMCSA safety regulations? Pg. 57 A. Yes, motor carriers may require an additional or more rigid examination B. No, motor carries may not require an additional or more rigid examination A 47. A driver can be disqualified for how long if convicted of Leaving the scene of an accident. Pg. 61 A. 1 year B. Lifetime C. 60 days D. 120 days A 48. A driver can be disqualified for 120 days if convicted of three of the following in 3 years except which one. Pg. 61 A. Driving a CMV without a CDL in the driver's possession B. Violating local law related to motor vehicle traffic control resulting in a fatal crash C. Driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL D. Leaving the scene of an accident D 49. There is a potential risk of disease transmission while administering first aid, but there are no known cases involving first aid treatment. Pg. 145 A. True B. False A 50. A healthy lifestyle can be achieved by just eating, sleeping, and exercising well. A. True B. False B 51. What are the prescribed distances for placing emergency warning signals to the rear of the vehicle when a vehicle is disabled on the shoulder of the highway? Pg. 66 A. 15, 75, and 175 yards B. 10, 100, and 200 yards C. 15, 75, 175 feet D. 10, 100, and 200 feet D 52. When driving in fog it is preferable to use the vehicles high headlight beams because the drops of fog reflect the light back at a higher level and less reflection into the driver's eyes. Pg. 72 A. True B. False B 53. To prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S. is the primary mission of what? Pg. 79 A. Transportation Security Administration B. U.S. Customs and Border Protection C. Department of Homeland Security D. U.S. Department of Agriculture C 54. Which Act calls for DHS to issue a worker identification card that uses biometrics to control access to secure areas of ports or ships? Pg. 79 A. Trade Act of 2002 B. Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 C. Homeland Security Act of 2002 D. Aviation and Transportation Security Act C 55. As of October 2018, how many states and three territories are operating under an additional waiver that are not in compliance with the REAL ID Final Rule? Pg. 81 A. 19 B. 24 C. 48 D. 15 A 56. When are cargo thefts most likely to occur when left in unattended, unsecured lots? Pg. 85 A. Between 6pm and 6am B. Fridays C. When its warmer D. Weekends D 57. Which safety training is not required by all HM employees? Pg. 88 A. Hazmat containment B. Emergency response information C. Personal protection from HM exposure D. Methods designed to enhance transportation security A 58. The markings V, I, P, L, K, and T indicate the tests and inspections that must be performed on a cargo tank. Which of the following is the incorrect term for the test? Pg. 92-93 A. V-visual test B. I-internal visual test C. P-pressure test D. L-lining test E. K-keel test F. T-thickness test E 59. What is the purpose of "overturn protection"? A. Prevents a tanker full of Hazardous Materials from overturning B. Protects a cargo tanks manhole covers from damage in the event of an overturn C. Hazardous Materials insurance that protects the driver and carrier if an accident occurs while loaded with HM. D. A trap door that a driver can safely escape from in case of an accident and get help more quickly B 60. What is required by the Hazardous Materials Regulations, is permanently affixed to the Specification Cargo Tank vehicle, and shows tank manufacture's serial number? Pg. 96 A. License Plate B. Vehicle Identification Number C. Placard D. Specification Plate D 61. The "Concept Document" to implement NAFTA trucking, became the framework for a new Pilot Program that was mandated by Congress was the "U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 A. True B. False A 62. To ensure that U.S. HM Regulations are consistent with the HM regulations applicable to international transportation, PHMSA has phased-in the use of Class and Division numbers. 3.0 is the numbered Class for what? Pg. 99 A. Poison Gas B. Flammable Liquid C. Spontaneously Combustible D. Dangerous When Wet B 63. Temperature may result in a material transported in a bulk packaging being classed as an elevated temperature when that material is what? Pg. 100 A. A liquid transported at a temperature at or above 212°F B. A liquid with a flashpoint at or above 100°F that is intentionally heated and transported at or above its flashpoint C. A solid transported at or above 464°F D. All of the above D 64. Which of the following does not require placarding? Pg. 103 A. 1000 pounds of Radioactive Yellow III B. 4001 pounds Division 2.2 Nonflammable Gas C. 1401 pounds Class 9 Miscellaneous HM D. 1501 pounds of Radioactive Yellow II D 65. The American Chemistry Council as created a place where information can be obtained on dealing with an emergency involving HM or fuel spills. What is the name of this place? Pg. 109 A. Emergency Response Guide B. Chemtrec C. Safety Data Sheet D. Environmental Protection Agency B 66. Weak acids require a face shield, rubber gauntlets, a complete rubberized suit, rubber boots and hat in order to handle them. Pg. 115 A. True B. False B 67. There are three classifications of burns that will help you determine emergency care. Which of the following is not one of those classifications? Pg. 119 A. First-degree B. Second-degree C. Third-degree D. Zero-degree D 68. A Truck load carrier is a carrier that transports cargo to several shippers with multiple deliveries. A less than truck load carrier dedicates trailers to a single shipper's cargo. A. True B. False B 69. Sudden sharp chest pain that worsens with a deep breath, sudden unexplained shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, cough that may produce blood-streaked sputum, anxiety and excessive perspiration are signs and symptoms of what? Pg. 125 A. Heart Attack B. Pulmonary Embolism C. Pneumonia with Pleurisy D. Costochondriti B 70. Aspirin in children may trigger a rare, but potentially fatal disorder known as what? Pg. 144 A. Irritable bowel syndrome B. Toxic shock syndrome C. Crohn's disease D. Reye's syndrome D 71. Which of the following is false, if an animal-especially a stray dog or wild animal has bit you. Pg. 139 A. Cases of rabies should be reported to the USDA B. You may have been exposed to rabies C. A doctor may prescribe a series of rabies vaccinations D. A doctor may prescribe antibiotics A 72. What is NOT one of the basic objectives in the first aid of a wound? Pg. 147 A. Treat for shock B. Apply ice directly to the wound C. Protect the wound from contamination D. Control bleeding B 73. Influenza is a virus that attacks the respiratory systems of human's, mammals, and birds. What should a driver be aware of concerning the flu? Pg152-153. A. Some flu strains recombine which makes them not as contagious B. That influenza only spreads thru airborne passage C. What the flu is and how it spreads both seasonal and new strains. D. The more someone gets the flu, the body builds a natural resistance, even to the new strains E. All the above C 74. Only after assisting those in immediate danger and notifying the fire department, if the fire is small, should you attempt to use an extinguisher. Pg. 159 A. True B. False A 75. What percent of fatal highway vehicle fires originate in the engine, running gear or wheel area of the vehicle? Pg. 160 A. 25 B. 30 C. 35 D. 20 C 76. In April 2013 NHTSA released voluntary guidelines for vehicle manufactures to reduce visual-manual distractions which includes recommendations to limit the time a driver must take their eyes off the road to two seconds at a time and ten seconds' total. A. True B. False B 77. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, if a CMV driver is working for pay for a person who is not a motor carrier it is not considered "on duty time"? A. True B. False B 78. For the pre-trip portion of the competition, 10 minutes is the minimum amount of time the contestant receives. pg.3 A. True B. False B