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Transportation Law: Practice Exams

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of transportation law. It covers various aspects of transportation law, including the regulation of transportation companies, the rights and responsibilities of passengers and shippers, and the laws governing the transportation of hazardous materials.
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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 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for regulating the safety of commercial motor vehicles, including trucks, buses, and vans.

What is the maximum weight limit for a single-axle truck on the interstate highway system?

  1. 20,000 pounds

  2. 30,000 pounds

  3. 40,000 pounds

  4. 50,000 pounds


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum weight limit for a single-axle truck on the interstate highway system is 30,000 pounds.

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to operate a commercial motor vehicle?

  1. 18 years old

  2. 21 years old

  3. 25 years old

  4. 30 years old


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum age requirement for a person to operate a commercial motor vehicle is 21 years old.

What is the maximum number of hours a commercial motor vehicle driver can operate a vehicle in a single day?

  1. 10 hours

  2. 11 hours

  3. 12 hours

  4. 13 hours


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum number of hours a commercial motor vehicle driver can operate a vehicle in a single day is 11 hours.

What is the minimum amount of rest a commercial motor vehicle driver must take after 10 hours of driving?

  1. 8 hours

  2. 10 hours

  3. 12 hours

  4. 14 hours


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum amount of rest a commercial motor vehicle driver must take after 10 hours of driving is 10 hours.

What is the maximum speed limit for a commercial motor vehicle on the interstate highway system?

  1. 55 miles per hour

  2. 60 miles per hour

  3. 65 miles per hour

  4. 70 miles per hour


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum speed limit for a commercial motor vehicle on the interstate highway system is 65 miles per hour.

What is the minimum amount of liability insurance that a commercial motor carrier must carry?

  1. $750,000

  2. $1,000,000

  3. $1,500,000

  4. $2,000,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum amount of liability insurance that a commercial motor carrier must carry is $1,000,000.

What is the maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's records?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 4 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's records is 3 years.

What is the maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a vehicle's records?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 4 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a vehicle's records is 4 years.

What is the maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's medical records?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 4 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's medical records is 2 years.

What is the maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's training records?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 4 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's training records is 3 years.

What is the maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's accident records?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 4 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's accident records is 4 years.

What is the maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's inspection records?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 4 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's inspection records is 3 years.

What is the maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's maintenance records?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 4 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's maintenance records is 2 years.

What is the maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's fuel records?

  1. 1 year

  2. 2 years

  3. 3 years

  4. 4 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount of time a commercial motor carrier can keep a driver's fuel records is 1 year.

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