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Transportation Law: Study Guide

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental principles and concepts of Transportation Law, including regulations, liabilities, and legal aspects related to various modes of transportation.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which federal agency is responsible for regulating the safety of commercial motor vehicles?

  1. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

  2. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

  3. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

  4. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The FMCSA is responsible for regulating the safety of commercial motor vehicles, including trucks, buses, and other vehicles used to transport goods or passengers.

What is the primary federal law governing the transportation of hazardous materials?

  1. Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA)

  2. Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)

  3. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

  4. National Transportation Safety Board Act (NTSBA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The HMTA is the primary federal law governing the transportation of hazardous materials, including the classification, packaging, labeling, and shipping of these materials.

Which international treaty governs the carriage of goods by sea?

  1. Convention on the International Carriage of Goods by Sea (COGSA)

  2. Warsaw Convention

  3. Montreal Convention

  4. International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

COGSA is an international treaty that governs the carriage of goods by sea, setting out the rights and responsibilities of carriers, shippers, and consignees.

What is the legal doctrine that holds common carriers liable for the loss or damage of goods during transportation?

  1. Doctrine of Strict Liability

  2. Doctrine of Negligence

  3. Doctrine of Assumption of Risk

  4. Doctrine of Force Majeure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Doctrine of Strict Liability holds common carriers liable for the loss or damage of goods during transportation, regardless of whether they were negligent.

Which federal agency is responsible for regulating the safety of railroads?

  1. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

  2. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

  3. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

  4. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The FRA is responsible for regulating the safety of railroads, including track maintenance, signal systems, and locomotive inspections.

What is the legal principle that allows a carrier to limit its liability for loss or damage to goods during transportation?

  1. Doctrine of Strict Liability

  2. Doctrine of Negligence

  3. Doctrine of Limited Liability

  4. Doctrine of Force Majeure


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Doctrine of Limited Liability allows a carrier to limit its liability for loss or damage to goods during transportation by including specific terms and conditions in its contract of carriage.

Which international treaty governs the carriage of passengers by air?

  1. Convention on the International Carriage of Goods by Sea (COGSA)

  2. Warsaw Convention

  3. Montreal Convention

  4. International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Montreal Convention is an international treaty that governs the carriage of passengers by air, setting out the rights and responsibilities of carriers, passengers, and consignors.

What is the legal doctrine that holds a carrier liable for damages caused by its negligence?

  1. Doctrine of Strict Liability

  2. Doctrine of Negligence

  3. Doctrine of Assumption of Risk

  4. Doctrine of Force Majeure


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Doctrine of Negligence holds a carrier liable for damages caused by its negligence, such as failure to exercise reasonable care in handling goods or transporting passengers.

Which federal agency is responsible for regulating the safety of pipelines?

  1. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

  2. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

  3. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

  4. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The PHMSA is responsible for regulating the safety of pipelines, including the transportation of hazardous liquids and gases.

What is the legal principle that excuses a carrier from liability for loss or damage to goods during transportation due to unforeseen events beyond its control?

  1. Doctrine of Strict Liability

  2. Doctrine of Negligence

  3. Doctrine of Assumption of Risk

  4. Doctrine of Force Majeure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Doctrine of Force Majeure excuses a carrier from liability for loss or damage to goods during transportation due to unforeseen events beyond its control, such as natural disasters or strikes.

Which international treaty governs the carriage of passengers by sea?

  1. Convention on the International Carriage of Goods by Sea (COGSA)

  2. Warsaw Convention

  3. Montreal Convention

  4. International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IMO Convention is an international treaty that governs the carriage of passengers by sea, setting out the rights and responsibilities of carriers, passengers, and consignors.

What is the legal principle that allows a carrier to charge different rates for different types of goods?

  1. Doctrine of Strict Liability

  2. Doctrine of Negligence

  3. Doctrine of Rate Discrimination

  4. Doctrine of Force Majeure


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Doctrine of Rate Discrimination allows a carrier to charge different rates for different types of goods, based on factors such as weight, size, and value.

Which federal agency is responsible for regulating the safety of aviation?

  1. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

  2. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

  3. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

  4. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The FAA is responsible for regulating the safety of aviation, including the certification of aircraft, licensing of pilots, and air traffic control.

What is the legal principle that holds a carrier liable for damages caused by its willful or wanton misconduct?

  1. Doctrine of Strict Liability

  2. Doctrine of Negligence

  3. Doctrine of Gross Negligence

  4. Doctrine of Force Majeure


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Doctrine of Gross Negligence holds a carrier liable for damages caused by its willful or wanton misconduct, which is a higher standard of care than ordinary negligence.

Which international treaty governs the carriage of goods by air?

  1. Convention on the International Carriage of Goods by Sea (COGSA)

  2. Warsaw Convention

  3. Montreal Convention

  4. International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Warsaw Convention is an international treaty that governs the carriage of goods by air, setting out the rights and responsibilities of carriers, shippers, and consignees.

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