BASELINE TEST SUBCHAPTER
A,B,C, & D 2026 100% PASS
ASSURED EXAMINATION
SOLUTIONS
EXAM
1. What is the minimum age for an interstate commercial
motor vehicle (CMV) driver?
A) 18
B) 19
C) 20
D) 21
Rationale: 49 CFR 391.11(b)(1) requires a driver to be at least 21
years old for interstate commerce.
2. Who must register with FMCSA under Subchapter A?
A) All drivers
B) All vehicles
C) For-hire and private carriers transporting regulated
commodities
D) Only hazmat carriers
Rationale: 49 CFR Part 360 – registration applies to for-hire and
certain private carriers.
3. What is a “commercial motor vehicle” (CMV) for interstate
commerce?
,A) Any vehicle with a GVWR of 10,001 lbs or more
B) Any vehicle used for business
C) Any vehicle with air brakes
D) GVWR 10,001+ lbs used in commerce transporting
passengers or property
Rationale: 49 CFR 390.5 – CMV definition includes 10,001+ lbs,
9+ passengers for compensation, 16+ passengers not for
compensation, or any size hazmat.
4. What form is used for FMCSA registration?
A) SF-91
B) MCS-150
C) DOT-F 1700
D) OSHA 300
Rationale: MCS-150 is the Motor Carrier Identification Report.
5. What is the fine for operating without USDOT registration?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $5,000
D) Up to $14,502 per day
Rationale: Civil penalties under 49 CFR 386 – updated annually;
current maximum is over $14k/day.
6. Subchapter A Part 365 covers what?
A) Driver drug testing
B) Operating authority (MC number applications)
C) Hours of service
D) Vehicle inspection
Rationale: 49 CFR 365 – Rules for obtaining motor carrier
operating authority.
, 7. Which carriers are exempt from Subchapter A registration?
A) All hazmat carriers
B) All for-hire carriers
C) Private carriers of non-hazardous property with GVWR
<26,001 lbs
D) Passenger carriers
Rationale: Limited exemptions exist for smaller private carriers
not transporting hazardous materials.
8. What is a “household goods carrier” under Subchapter A?
A) Any mover of furniture
B) Any local delivery service
C) Carrier transporting personal effects from a home
D) Carrier of agricultural products
Rationale: 49 CFR 375 – Specific regulations for household goods
movers.
9. Part 379 preservation of records requires records kept for
how long?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years for most records
D) 5 years
Rationale: 49 CFR 379.3 – minimum 3 years for financial and
operating records.
10. Part 376 leasing regulations require that a lease be signed
by whom?
A) Only the lessor
B) Only the lessee
C) Both lessor and lessee
A,B,C, & D 2026 100% PASS
ASSURED EXAMINATION
SOLUTIONS
EXAM
1. What is the minimum age for an interstate commercial
motor vehicle (CMV) driver?
A) 18
B) 19
C) 20
D) 21
Rationale: 49 CFR 391.11(b)(1) requires a driver to be at least 21
years old for interstate commerce.
2. Who must register with FMCSA under Subchapter A?
A) All drivers
B) All vehicles
C) For-hire and private carriers transporting regulated
commodities
D) Only hazmat carriers
Rationale: 49 CFR Part 360 – registration applies to for-hire and
certain private carriers.
3. What is a “commercial motor vehicle” (CMV) for interstate
commerce?
,A) Any vehicle with a GVWR of 10,001 lbs or more
B) Any vehicle used for business
C) Any vehicle with air brakes
D) GVWR 10,001+ lbs used in commerce transporting
passengers or property
Rationale: 49 CFR 390.5 – CMV definition includes 10,001+ lbs,
9+ passengers for compensation, 16+ passengers not for
compensation, or any size hazmat.
4. What form is used for FMCSA registration?
A) SF-91
B) MCS-150
C) DOT-F 1700
D) OSHA 300
Rationale: MCS-150 is the Motor Carrier Identification Report.
5. What is the fine for operating without USDOT registration?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $5,000
D) Up to $14,502 per day
Rationale: Civil penalties under 49 CFR 386 – updated annually;
current maximum is over $14k/day.
6. Subchapter A Part 365 covers what?
A) Driver drug testing
B) Operating authority (MC number applications)
C) Hours of service
D) Vehicle inspection
Rationale: 49 CFR 365 – Rules for obtaining motor carrier
operating authority.
, 7. Which carriers are exempt from Subchapter A registration?
A) All hazmat carriers
B) All for-hire carriers
C) Private carriers of non-hazardous property with GVWR
<26,001 lbs
D) Passenger carriers
Rationale: Limited exemptions exist for smaller private carriers
not transporting hazardous materials.
8. What is a “household goods carrier” under Subchapter A?
A) Any mover of furniture
B) Any local delivery service
C) Carrier transporting personal effects from a home
D) Carrier of agricultural products
Rationale: 49 CFR 375 – Specific regulations for household goods
movers.
9. Part 379 preservation of records requires records kept for
how long?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years for most records
D) 5 years
Rationale: 49 CFR 379.3 – minimum 3 years for financial and
operating records.
10. Part 376 leasing regulations require that a lease be signed
by whom?
A) Only the lessor
B) Only the lessee
C) Both lessor and lessee
