TDC study guide 2026 Questions & Answers

TDC study guide 2026 Questions & Answers What year was the Interstate Commerce Act. A. 1919 B. 1933 C. 1887 D 1937 C 1887 The Pneumatic truck tire was introduced in what year. A 1924 B 1919 C 1945 D 1887 B 1919 What year did Dwight D Eisenhower lead a coast to coast truck movement from DC to San Francisco involving 282 soldiers 67 vehicle (21 failed to complete the trip) taking 62 days (about 2 months) that followed a path known as the Lincoln Hwy later called Route 30. A 1945. B 1956 C 1924. D 1919 D 1919 In what year was the Diesel truck engine introduced. A 1924 B 1919. C 1937 D 1933 A 1924 The American Trucking Association (ATA) was established in what year. A 1937 B 1933 C 1967 D 1966 B 1933 The Motor Carrier Act part II - Led to the ICC taking oversight of the trucking industry under pressure from the RR, was passed by Congress to regulate the trucking industry. This occurred in what year. A 1935. B 1967. C 1933 D 1970 A 1935 The first National Truck Rodeo was established in what year. A 1933. B 1937. C 1935 D 1938 B 1937 The ICC imposed the first ever HOS restrictions limiting drivers to 12 hours of drive time 15 hours on duty and 8 hours off duty, in what. In what year was the imposed. A 1937 B 1933. C 1939. D 1938 D 1938 Trucking played a vital role in 1945 because of its flexibility and the increased need to move goods for what effort at the time. A RR was limited with an expanding demand B increased industrial demand during the industrial expansion. C WWII. D the beginnings of the JIT model was taking hold C WWII The ATA Foundation- precursor to the ATRI (American Transportation Research Institute) was established in what year. A 1954. B 1956. C. 1933. D 1937 A 1954 What year did President Dwight D Eisenhower sign the Federal Highway Act establishing the Interstate highway network allowing trucks to travel further, faster, and safer increasing their share of the national freight movement. A 1954. B 1960. C 1947. D 1956 D 1956 (next 35 years portion completed) In 1966 what was established. A ICC. B ATRI. C DOT. D EPA C DOT established by an act of Congress on Oct 15th 1966 (becoming a cabinet level organization) also est the FHWA under DOT In what year did TSA announce that active TWIC and HME holders who are U.S. citizens ,U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents are able to use their credentials to obtain a TSA Pre-check at no additional cost. A. 2013. B. 2018. C. 2020. D. 2021 C. 2020 According to the US Department of transportation, as of April 2023, there were over how many active US motor carriers that own at least one truck. A. Less than 260,000. B. Less than 510,000. C. More than 750,000. D. More than 1 million C. More than 750,000 True or False. The Free and Secure Trade ( FAST) program is a joint initiative between the US Mexico and Canada offering expedited clearance across the borders to drivers (and their loads) of carriers enrolled in C-TPAT True In June 1998, the transportation equity act of the 21st century required states to do what? A. Develop uninformed roadside truck inspections. B. Lower the breath alcohol content level for intoxication to 0.08. C. Uniformed speed limits. D. None of the above. B. Lower the breath, alcohol content level for intoxication to 0.08. What year did President Joe Biden sign into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ? Or otherwise known as IIJA A. 2019. B. 2020 C. 2021 D. 2023 C. 2021 Throughout the country, the motor carrier is the most important link in the transportation of virtually all commodities. What percentage of all US commodities rely exclusively on trucks to deliver their products and goods. A. 45% B. 59% C. 80% D. 91% C. 80% Before transportation of any hazmat. Who is responsible for preparing the shipping papers? A. Trucking company. B. Drivers responsibility. C. Shipper D. Broker C. Shipper The "Manual on Uniformed Traffic Control Devices" specifies certain basic shapes for all types of traffic signs. If an octagon is used as a stop sign. What is a rectangle sign used for? A. Used for posting information or regulations. B. Used as advanced warning for a railroad crossing. C. Used to warn danger. D. None of the above. A. Used for posting information or regulations. Severe bleeding requires different treatment than minor scrapes and cuts and must be tended to promptly. What shouldn't you do for someone that is severely bleeding? A. Lie the injured person down. B. Squeeze the main artery. C. Remove the blood soaked gauze and replace with fresh. D. Sanitize your hands. C. Remove the bloodsoaked, gauze, and replace with fresh. You are awakened by the smell of smoke. What shouldn't you do? A. Determine if the door is hot. B. Try to call the front desk. C. Wait for help. D. Open the door so the fire department can find you quicker. D. Open the door so the fire department can find you quicker. Both intra-and interstate motor carriers began conducting federally required, Random, post accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, and alcohol testing for CDL operators. The required prohibitions are covered in what section of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. A. Part 381 B. Part 382 C. Part 391 D. Part 392 B. Part 382 On September 29, 2020 FMCSA enacted additional changes to its hours of service ( HOS) rules. Which statement is not true? A. Extended the radius to 150 air miles. B. That drivers divide their 10 hour break into two qualifying brakes. C. 14 hours of drive time under the short haul logging exemption. D. 4 additional hours for adverse weather conditions. D. 4 additional hours for adverse weather conditions. ( actually only 2 extra hours ) By 1990 the number of motor carriers authorized by the DOT doubled to more than 40,000 active carriers when compared to what year? A. 1950 B. 1960 C. 1970 D. 1980 D. 1980 In 1980 The Motor Carrier Act of 1980 was signed into law. What did this act do? A. Allowed trucks to cross state lines. B. Increased interstate speeds to 65. C. Expanded the interstate network. D. Deregulated the trucking industry. D. Deregulated the trucking industry. In 1956 President Dwight D Eisenhower signed what landmark bill establishing the interstate highway system. A. Federal Highway-Aid Act B. Motor Carrier Act C. Motor Carrier Act of 1935 D. Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act A. Federal Highway-Aid Act According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, how many people suffer back injuries per year? A. 45,000 B. 168,000 C. 1 million D. 3 million C. 1 million A 15 minute walk can lower blood sugar levels by what percent? A. 5% B. 9% C. 52% D. 20% E. None of the above D. 20% According to the Mayo Clinic, the least serious burns are those in which the outer layer of skin is burned. What shouldn't you do for a first-degree burn? A. Take a cold bath or shower. B. Add baking soda to the bath. C. Open the blisters and apply an antibacterial ointment. D. None of the above. C. Open the blisters and apply an antibacterial ointment. The transportation security administration (TSA) was moved from the US DOT to what department in March 2003. A. FDA B. DHS C. PHMSA D. USDA B. DHS What action must be taken if a driver has a positive test for the use of alcohol with a concentration of 0.04 or above? A. Able to return to duty after 24 hours. B. Able to return to duty after drinking a couple cups of coffee. C.He/She must be evaluated by a substance-abuse professional and comply with recommended treatment. D. Be removed from duty for 72 hours. C. He/She must be evaluated by a substance-abuse professional and comply with recommended treatment. Currently regulated freight carriers are classified by the MCSA based on gross annual revenue and grouped into three classes. Class I, Class II, Class III. To be considered a ClassI carrier your annual gross revenue must be? A. Under 8 million. B. Over 10 million. C. Over 5 million. D. Under 5 million B. Over 10 million. The bureau of transportation statistics (BTS) report that there were over 621,000 bridges in 2023. To maintain the nations bridges structures, FHWA grades bridges by structural integrity in three categories. Good, fair, or poor. In 2023 there were how many bridges in good condition. A. 301,394 B. 275,000 C. 42,966 D. 12,001 B. 275,000 Out of the 621,000 bridges in the US today how many are considered structurally poor? A. 275,000 B. 42,000 C. 304,000 D. 12,000 B. 42,000 .Of the 621,000 bridges in our nations highway system under the 3 categories of rating (good, fair, poor) how many are considered structurally fair? A. 304,000 B. 275,000 C. 42,000 D. 12,000 A. 304,000 The Office of Bridges and Structures gives direction on design, construction, inspection, evaluation management and preservation of the nations inventory of Highway bridges. Approximately ___ billion Is given by FHWA annually to assist transportation agencies to plan, design, Bill, repair, rehabilitate, and inspect bridges and structures. A. 19 billion B. 7 billion C. 20 billion D. 5 billion B. 7 billion annually FMCSA's Pre- Employment Screening Program (PSP) allows, drivers and motor carriers the opportunity to purchase drivers safety records from the Motor Carrier Information System (MCMIS). The voluntary screening provides driver records containing how many years of recent reportable crash data. A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 7 C. 5 Why is it important to have the residue of the fire extinguishing powder removed once the fire is completely extinguished? A. It is flammable B. It is corrosive C. It is toxic. D. It is an oxidizer. B. It is corrosive. Upon arrival, what safety feature should a driver look for at a self service fueling facility? A. The tab that holds the fuel handle open is in place. B. The card reader is not compromised. C. Locate the emergency shut off. D. The price per gallon is correct. C. Locate the emergency shut off. Regulations finalized by NHTSA in 2013 requires that standard tractors driving at 60 mph, must come to a complete stop at 250 feet while vehicles with more axles and heavier loads are allowed up to how many feet? A. 310 ft B. 330 ft C. 355 ft D. 366 ft B. 330 ft How must the identification numbers be displayed on a cargo tank, portable tank, or other bulk package when HM being transported requires an identification number displayed, but not a placard? A. By black numbers on a orange panel B. Black numbers on a white square-on-point configuration having the same size in shape of a placard. C. By black numbers on a placard. D. All of the above. E. None of the above. D. All of the above. If a driver has a twin trailer unit and only one trailer contains HM, where are the placards required? A. Front of the first trailer, both sides of the front trailer and rear of the last trailer B. Only on the front of the trailer and rear of the second trailer. C. All four sides of the trailer containing the HM D. No placards required because it's a mixed load. C. All four sides of the trailer containing HM. If a driver finds erroneous data on their CSA record how would they contest it? A. Write a letter to the American Trucking Association. B. File an appeal through the DataQ website. C. Stop at the first Highway scale and file your appeal. D. File an appeal with CSA 2010 appeals board B. File an appeal through the DataQ website In June 1998, The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century required states to do what ? A. Develop uniform roadside truck inspections. B. Lower the breath, alcohol content level for intoxication to 0.08. C. Uniformed speed limits D. None of the above. B. Lower the breath, alcohol content level for intoxication to 0.08. According to the National Fire Protection Association, what percent of all fires reported in the US are highway vehicle fires? A. 17% B. 21% C. 13% D. 37% E. None of the above. C. 13% According to the National Fire Protection Association 13% of all fires reported in the United States were highway vehicle fires. Which means in 2021 there were how many vehicle fires reported? A. 205,800 B. 20,580 C. 208,500 D. 28,500 E. 1500 C. 208,500 According to the National Fire Protection Association In 2021 13% of all fires reported in the US or highway vehicle fires. 208,500 vehicle fires 680 civilians died and how many more were injured? A. 1500 B. 2500 C. 508 D. 608 A. 1500 According to the National Fire Protection Association In 2021 13% of all fires reported in the US are highway vehicle fires 208,500 vehicle fires, 1500 people injured and how many people died as a result of a highway vehicle fire? A. 580 B. 1580 C. 208 D. 680 D. 680 According to the National Fire Protection Association, 13% of all fires reported in the US were Highway vehicle fires. In 2021 there were 208,500 vehicle fires, 680 civilians died and another 1500 were injured as a result of these 2021 vehicle fires. These fires also resulted in 2.1 billion in property loss. What % of all fire deaths and what % of injuries were a result of vehicle fires? A. 17% deaths, 7% injury B. 7% deaths,17% injury C. 13% deaths, 7% injury D. 7% deaths, 13% injury A. 17%deaths ,7% injury were attributed to vehicle fires in 2021 17% of all fires in the US in 2021 where the result of highway vehicle fires according to the National Fire Protection Association ( True/False ) False (13%) 17% of all civilian fire deaths in 2021 were the result of a vehicle fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. (True/False) True 7% of all fire injuries in the US in 2021 are attributed to highway vehicle fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. (True/False) True Statistically how often does a highway vehicle fire occur in a passenger vehicle? A. 47% B. 65% C. 13% D. 17% E. 77% B. 65% Statistically 65% of all vehicle fires are passenger vehicles. What % are non-passenger vehicles? A. 6% B. 35% C. 10% D. 17% E. 13% C. 10% According to the National Fire Protection Association 2021 65% of all highway vehicle fires occurred in passenger vehicles. Only 10% of the time does a vehicle fire occur in a non-passenger vehicle. What percent of all vehicle fires occur in a freight road transport vehicle? A. 6% B. 7% C. 13% D. 17% E. 5% A. 6% According to the National Fire Protection Association in 2021 what % of vehicle fires are due to some sort of mechanical failure? A. 65% B. 47% C. 63% D. 22% B. 47% According to the National Fire Protection Association in 2021 what % of all vehicle fires and what % of fatal highway vehicle fires originated in the engine running gear or wheel area of a vehicle. A. 47% vehicle fires, 63% fatal vehicle fires B. 63% vehicle fires, 36% fatal vehicle fires C. 65% vehicle fires, 23% fatal vehicle fires D. 47% vehicle fires, 17% fatal vehicle fires (originated in the engine, running gear, wheel area) B. 63% vehicle fires and 36% fatal vehicle fires (occurred in the engine, running gear, wheel area of the vehicle) Of all the vehicle fires reported in the US in 2021 (208,500) according to the National Fire Protection Association 22% resulted from heat from miscellaneous powered equipment, 16% from electrical arcing, 17% from radiated or conducted heat from operating equipment, and 8% from a spark, ember or flame from operating equipment. Sparks from friction only made up what % ? A. 18% B. 17% C. 5% D. 1% C. 5% Sparks that resulted from friction only made up 5% of all vehicle fires. Insulation around wires (29%) and flammable liquids in the engine area resulted in what %(—)of the most common things to ignite first ? A 18% B 29% C 17% D 22% A. 18% Sparks that resulted from friction only made up 5% of all vehicle fires. What % of insulation around wires and what % of flammable liquids in the engine area were the first to ignite? A. 29% insulation around wires, 18% flammable liquids in engine area B. 22% insulation around wires, 17% flammable liquids in engine area C. 36% insulation around wires, 22% flammable liquids in engine area D. None of the above A. 29% insulation around wires, 18% flammable liquids in the engine area are the first to ignite from a spark. According to the National Fire Protection Association in 2021 what % (—-)of all vehicle fires Originating in the engine, running gear, or wheel area of a vehicle, were fatal highway vehicle fires? A. 22% B. 36% C. 47% D. 63% B. 36% of all fatal highway vehicle fires originated in the engine, running gear, or wheel area of a vehicle. 63% of all vehicle fires and 36% of fatal highway vehicle fires originate in the engine, running gear, or wheel area of the vehicle. What (%) of those fires resulted from heat from miscellaneous powered equipment? A. 22% B. 36% C. 47% D. 63% E. 17% A. 22% of all vehicle fires originating in the engine, running gear, or wheel area, resulted from miscellaneous powered equipment. 63% of all vehicle fires and 36% of fatal highway vehicle fires originated in the engine, running gear, wheel area of the vehicle. What (%) of those vehicle highway fires are the result of electrical arcing? A. 10% B. 8% C. 17% D. 16% E. 22% D. 16% of all vehicle fires and fatal vehicle fires resulted from electrical arcing. 63% of all vehicle fires and 36% of fatal highway vehicle fires originated in the engine, running gear, or wheel area of the vehicle. Of those fires, what (%) resulted from radiated or conducted heat from operating equipment? A. 17% B. 16% C. 22% D. 8% A. 17% of all vehicle fires and fatal highway fires originated in the engine running gear or wheel area, were caused by rated or conducted heat from operating equipment. 63% of all vehicle fires and 36% of all fatal vehicle fires originate in the engine, running gear, or wheel area of the vehicle. Of those fires what (%) of those came from a spark amber or flame from operating equipment. A. 10% B. 17% C. 18% D. 8% E. 5% D. 8% from a spark, amber or flame from operating equipment in all vehicle fires and fatal vehicle fires, originated in the engine, running gear, or wheel area of a vehicle. In July of what year did the TSA announce that active TWIC and HME holders who are US citizens, US nationals, or lawful permanent residence are able to use their credentials to obtain a TSA pre-check at no additional cost? A. 2013 B. 2018 C. 2020 D. 2021 C. July 2020 True/False The Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program is a joint effort between the US, Mexico, and Canada offering expedited clearance across the borders to drivers, (and their loads), of carriers enrolled in C-TPAT True The Free and Secure Trade program (FAST) is a joint initiative between the US, Mexico, and Canada, offering expedited clearance across the border to drivers, (and their loads) as long as their carriers are enrolled in what? A. TWIC B. CSA 2010 C. C-TPAT D. BASICS B. C-TPAT The order on the shipping paperwork for description of hazardous material is important. It goes as follows A. Class, UN number, proper shipping name, packing group B. Proper shipping name, class, UN number, packing group C. UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group D. Class, proper shipping name,packing group, UN number E. UN number, class, proper shipping name, packing group C. UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group Some measurements affect placarding requirements or defined hazard class. Such as 454 kg is equivalent to what in US standard? A. 500 lbs B. 700 lbs C. 1001 lbs D. 2101 lbs C. 1001 lbs The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has broad responsibility for ensuring that Americas roads and highways ( physical infrastructure) Continue to be safe and technologically up-to-date. The FHWA was one of the first administrations to be created under US DOT on what date? A. December 11, 1970 B. October 1, 1956. C. October 15, 1966. D. September 15, 1967 C. October 15, 1966. Commercial trucks paid how much in federal in state highway user taxes in 2021 A. 34.89 billion B. 34.50 million C. 124.50 million D. 124.50 billion A. 34.89 billion How long can a CMV driver be disqualified for a first offense of an out of service violation? A. Not less than 180 days or more than 2 years B. Not less than 180 days or more than 1 year C. Not less than 90 days or more than 1 year D. Not less than 120 days or more than 2 years B. Not less than 180 days or more than 1 year A CMV driver can be disqualified for not less than 180 days and up to one year for a first offense of an out of service violation. What is the extent they can be disqualified for a second offense within 10 years? A. Not less than 180 days or more than 5 years B. Not less than 180 days or more than 10 years C. Not less than 1 year or more than 5 years D. Not less than 2 years or more than 5 D. Not less than 2 years or more than 5 The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education, research, safety standards, and enforcement activity for the purpose of saving lives, preventing injuries and reducing economic cost due to traffic crashes. What year was the NHTSA established? A. 1966 B. 1970 C. 1967 D. 1956 E. 1980 B. 1970 The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Set forth minimum safety performance requirements for motor vehicles or items of motor vehicle equipment with which manufacturers must comply. All new vehicles must comply with the FMVSS when built. Under what administration was MVSS established in 1970? A. FHWA B. NHTSA C. US-DOT D. PHMSA E FMCSA B. NHTSA The US Department of Health and Human Services asserts that many conditions mimic the signs and symptoms of poisoning, including A. Seizures B. Alcohol intoxication C. Stroke D. Insulin reaction E. All of the above F. None of the above E. All of the above True/False According to the US Department of Health and Human Services signs of poisoning may include, redness or burns around the mouth, breath that smells like chemicals, burns stains, or odors on the person or persons, clothing, furniture, floor, empty medication, bottles and scattered pills, vomiting, difficulty, breathing, sleeplessness, confusion other unexpected signs, drowsy, or unconscious, having difficulty breathing ,stop breathing, uncontrollable restlessness, agitated,seizures. True In 2019 NHTSA reported that how many people were killed as a result of distracted drivers? A. 3122 B. 3211 C. 2142 D. 2242 C. 2142