CVSA Part A Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) 2026
Title 49 CFR - CORRECT ANSWER -Federal Regulations for Commercial Vehicles
Semi-Trailer - CORRECT ANSWER -Needs a tow vehice to bear weight
Full Trailer - CORRECT ANSWER -Trailer which carries it own weight
Straight Truck - CORRECT ANSWER -A truck which bears its own weight
Applicability for Inspection Section - CORRECT ANSWER -390.3
Exemptions Section - CORRECT ANSWER -390.3T(f)
390.5 - CORRECT ANSWER -Covered Farm Vehicles Section
At what what weight can a farmer travel the entire US? - CORRECT ANSWER -26,001 or Less
If a Covered Farm Vehicle is over 26,001 were can it travel? - CORRECT ANSWER -In the
State of Registration or 150 air miles of the base farm.
Who can operate a Covered Farm Vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER -Owner, Family Member,
Employee
What is considered a Bulk Package Liquid? - CORRECT ANSWER -119 Gallons
, What is considered a Bulk Package in weight? - CORRECT ANSWER -Net Mass 882 Pounds -
Max Capacity of 119 Gallons by size
What is considered a Bulk Package in Gas Volume? - CORRECT ANSWER -1,000 Gallons
What is a Driveaway/Towaway? (390.5) - CORRECT ANSWER -- A motor vehicle constitutes
the commodity being transported (see definition 390.5); and
- The vehicle transported is empty or unladen
- One or more set(s) of wheels of the vehicle being towed must be on the roadway during
transportation.
What are regulations are exempt for a Driveaway/Towaway? - CORRECT ANSWER -396.15(a)
(Inspection Reports)
393.95(a) (Fire Extinguisher)
393.42(b)(2) (Partial Exception from Brake Requirements
Motor Carrier - CORRECT ANSWER -For Hire or Private Motor Carrier
What are Good Sources for Identifying a carrier? (Inspection Bulletin 2021-03) - CORRECT
ANSWER -Vehicle markings and registration
Shipping documents/bills of lading
Lease (trip or term)
Proof of insurance
USDOT number/operating authority
Driver's record of duty status
Fuel permits
Driver interview
Periodic inspection documentation
Contact carrier
(Verified Answers) 2026
Title 49 CFR - CORRECT ANSWER -Federal Regulations for Commercial Vehicles
Semi-Trailer - CORRECT ANSWER -Needs a tow vehice to bear weight
Full Trailer - CORRECT ANSWER -Trailer which carries it own weight
Straight Truck - CORRECT ANSWER -A truck which bears its own weight
Applicability for Inspection Section - CORRECT ANSWER -390.3
Exemptions Section - CORRECT ANSWER -390.3T(f)
390.5 - CORRECT ANSWER -Covered Farm Vehicles Section
At what what weight can a farmer travel the entire US? - CORRECT ANSWER -26,001 or Less
If a Covered Farm Vehicle is over 26,001 were can it travel? - CORRECT ANSWER -In the
State of Registration or 150 air miles of the base farm.
Who can operate a Covered Farm Vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER -Owner, Family Member,
Employee
What is considered a Bulk Package Liquid? - CORRECT ANSWER -119 Gallons
, What is considered a Bulk Package in weight? - CORRECT ANSWER -Net Mass 882 Pounds -
Max Capacity of 119 Gallons by size
What is considered a Bulk Package in Gas Volume? - CORRECT ANSWER -1,000 Gallons
What is a Driveaway/Towaway? (390.5) - CORRECT ANSWER -- A motor vehicle constitutes
the commodity being transported (see definition 390.5); and
- The vehicle transported is empty or unladen
- One or more set(s) of wheels of the vehicle being towed must be on the roadway during
transportation.
What are regulations are exempt for a Driveaway/Towaway? - CORRECT ANSWER -396.15(a)
(Inspection Reports)
393.95(a) (Fire Extinguisher)
393.42(b)(2) (Partial Exception from Brake Requirements
Motor Carrier - CORRECT ANSWER -For Hire or Private Motor Carrier
What are Good Sources for Identifying a carrier? (Inspection Bulletin 2021-03) - CORRECT
ANSWER -Vehicle markings and registration
Shipping documents/bills of lading
Lease (trip or term)
Proof of insurance
USDOT number/operating authority
Driver's record of duty status
Fuel permits
Driver interview
Periodic inspection documentation
Contact carrier
