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A driver's reputation relies on? PG 1 a. Driving record b. professionalism c. self-discipline d. all of the above - ANSWER d. all of the above The Truck Driving Championships influence how many drivers annually? PG 2 a. hundreds b. thousands c. tens of thousands d. over 100,000 - ANSWER c. Tens of thousands The TDC was established by the ATA in? PG 2 a. 1933 b. 1937 c. 1935 d. 1924 - ANSWER b. 1937 Which is not an objective of the TDC? PG 2 a. to drive accident free b. to perfect their crafts c. to improve the media's and the general public's image of truck drivers and the motor carrier industry d. none of the above - ANSWER d. none of the above In order for drivers to perform at their peak, they rely on? PG 6 a. knowledge b. experience c. skills d. all of the above - ANSWER d. all of the above Which boosted the growth of trucking? PG 7 a. WWII b. industrial revolution c. WWI d. regulation - ANSWERc. WWI At the end of WWI there were over 1 million trucks, how many were there at the start of WWI? PG 7 a. 300, b. 900,
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The onset of WWII firmly established trucking as a vital mode of freight
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- The pneumatic tire was introduced to trucking in? PG
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- interstate highway system in? PG Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal Highway Aid Act establishing the
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What year was the ICC abolished, shifting its powers to the Surface Transportation Board? - ANSWER 1995 T or F: in 1993 Congress passed the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which went into effect Jan 1, 1994, and his a pact between Mexico, Canada, and the United States. - ANSWER True Which is NOT part of the agreement of NAFTA? A) eased trade restrictions B) eliminated tariffs C) placed limitations on movements of goods across borders D) none of the above - ANSWER C) placed limitations on movements of good across borders was not apart of the NAFTA agreement Due to NAFTA, the percentage of goods moved between Canada and the U.S. by trucks is 53.8%. Between Mexico and the U.S., it is what percentage? - ANSWER 67. On what date did Bill Clinton sign the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st century, which authorized highway and other surface transportation programs and their funding through 2003? - ANSWER June 9, 1998 T or F: TEA-21 built on the initiatives established in the intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) - ANSWER True Which of the following did TEA-21 NOT do? A) strengthen transportation safety programs B) increase safety belt usage C) promote enforcement of 0.08 blood alcohol standards for drunk driving D) set standards for road side inspections - ANSWER D) the TEA-21 does not do set standards for road side inspections Under TEA-21, the National Motor Carrier Safety Program (NMCSP) was restructured. Part of this restructuring resulted in? - ANSWER MCSAP The Motor Carrier Safety Program (MCSAP) did all but one of these things A) imposed mandatory shutdown on all unfit carriers B) required the Secretary of transportation to establish procedures to enforce safety regulations when violated C) establish a $100,000 maximum penalty for all non-recordkeeping violations of the safety regulations D) disperse funds for state enforcement of CMV safety hazmat regulations - ANSWER C) The Motor Carrier Safety Program did not establish a $100,000 maximum penalty for all non-recordkeeping violations of the safety regulations The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 moved all carrier safety oversight responsibilities to: - ANSWER FMCSA
T or F: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is under authority of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS). - ANSWER False T or F: The goal of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 is to reduce the number and severity of crashes involving large trucks. - ANSWER True On which date did President George W. Bush sign into law the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Act: A Legacy for Users (SAGETEA-LU)? - ANSWER Aug 10, 2005 Which is not true about SAFETEA-LU? A) It is the largest investment in transportation to B) It built on TEA-21 and ISTEA C) It doubled the funds for infrastructure safety D) It paid bonuses to companies for their safety records - ANSWER D) SAFETEA- LU did not pay bonuses to companies for their safety records Which is NOT an objective of MAP 21? A) roadside inspections B) maintaining infrastructure conditioning C) protecting the environment D) reducing traffic congestion - ANSWER A) roadside inspections is not an objective of MAP 21 What year was the Bioterrorism Response Act signed? - ANSWER 2002 What year was the American Trucking Association (ATA) established? - ANSWER 1933 What year was the America's Road Team established? - ANSWER 1986 What year was the final rule on medical certificates linked to CDL? - ANSWER 2008 The trucking industry can be justly called a of the U.S. economy. - ANSWER mainspring T or F: Trucks perform a distribution service which "can" be duplicated by both rail and sea transportation. - ANSWER False Trucks have the advantage of , which does not appear likely to be challenged. - ANSWER Flexibility Which is not an advantage trucks have over all other means of freight transportation? - ANSWER Cost Which is NOT a contributing factor in the higher efficiency of trucks over rail? A) easier pick-up and delivery B) the ability to deliver door to door C) cost
Share the Road program reaches out to the public through? - ANSWER radio, online, and TV The Share the Road program reaches how many motorists annually? - ANSWER millions T or F: U.S. DOT has not been able to calculate or credit programs like 'Share the Road' with a reduction in truck-related fatalities over the past decade, but hopes to in the future. - ANSWER False Share the Road program has been in existence for over? - ANSWER 20 years Share the Road replaced what program? - ANSWER How to Drive DOT created The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on? - ANSWER Oct 15, 1966 T or F: FHWA has the broad responsibility for ensuring that America's roads and highways (physical infrastructure) continue to be the safest and most technologically up-to-date. - ANSWER True The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was established in? - ANSWER 1970 Which is not a responsibility of NHTSA A) provide education, research, safety standards, and enforcement activity for the purpose of saving lives B) provide education research, and safety standards to reduce economic costs due to traffic crashes C) provide education, research, and safety standards to prevent injury D) provide quality research and feedback to the EPA, on the effects of traffic congestion to wildlife - ANSWER D) Providing quality research and feedback to the EPA, on the effects to traffic congestion to wildlife is not a responsibility of NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are issued by? - ANSWER NHTSA T or F: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was created in 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1998 - ANSWER False T or F: FMCSA issues standards for safety programs; and the states, for the most part, adopted them as their own. - ANSWER True In which month and year did Congress transfer responsibility for hazardous material transport and safety to the newly created Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)? - ANSWER February 2005 On Nov 30th, 2004, who signed the Norman Y Mineta Research
and Special Programs Improvement Act of 2004? - ANSWER George W. Bush
The professional truck driver today enjoys the position of being the safest, most knowledgeable and expert driver on America's streets and highways. To achieve and maintain this status the following statements are true except which one. A) they must have a through knowledge of and training on effective techniques and safe driving practices. B) they must study the ever changing issues governing the industry C) they must have extensive on the road accident free experience D) they must have enough understanding of their vehicle pre-trip inspection procedures - ANSWER B) They must study the ever changing issues governing the industry How can the driver improve the image of trucking? - ANSWER having a neat and professional appearance, practicing safe driving at all times, being courteous to other drivers They're many qualities of a professional truck driver. Which is NOT one of them? A) Is physically, mentally and emotionally in control of the job B) Has a sound grasp of safe driving techniques C) Is conscious, compliant, courteous, and puts safety first D) Is well informed about his/her motor vehicle, the highway and traffic laws - ANSWER C) Is conscious, compliant, courteous, and puts safety first is not one of the many qualities of a professional truck driver. They're many qualities of a professional truck driver and factors that they must take into consideration concerning themselves and operating a vehicle. All of these apply except which one A) Types of roads and conditions B) Is mentally in control of the job C) Has an adequate grasp of safe driving techniques D) Light and weather conditions - ANSWER C) Has an adequate grasp of safe driving techniques is not of of the factors that they must take into consideration. What is one of the most visible and successful safety initiatives of the trucking industry? - ANSWER Championships Program The National Trucking Associations, National truck Roadeo was established in? A) 1936 B) 1937 C) 1938 D) none of the above - ANSWER D) none of the above. The National Trucking Associations, National truck Roadeo was not established in 1936, 1937, or 1938 T or F: The overriding objectives of the Championships Program is threefold. 1, to provide incentive for professional drivers to perfect their crafts. 2, improve the media's and general public's image of truck drivers. 3, to provide incentive for professional drivers to drive accident free - ANSWER False
T or F: The state and national competitions consist of a written examination. All of the written exam questions are taken from the current Facts for Drivers book. - ANSWER True T or F: For the pre-trip portion of the competition, 10 minutes minimum amount of time the contestant receives? - ANSWER False T or F: The skills portion is NOT timed so the contestant can take their time to ensure they do a good job. - ANSWER False In order to compete in the TDC, you must hold a CDL with proper endorsements as set by 49CFR section - ANSWER 391. To be medically fit to drive, you must have a field vision of? - ANSWER 70* You must be able to hear a forced whisper. - ANSWER No less than 5' T or F: To compete in the championships the driver must be employed for 11 out of the 12 months prior to entry in each event. - ANSWER False T or F: In the early 1900's following the invention of the diesel powered internal combustion engine, trucks began to replace horse drawn carriages to deliver goods.
- ANSWER False By the end of WWI, there were over heavy duty trucks being utilized by the government and private sector? - ANSWER 1,000, Which of the following was regulated by the Interstate Commerce Commission under the Motor Carrier Act of 1935? A) Markets that the trucks could serve B) Number of hours a truck driver could work C) The railroad industry D) All of the above - ANSWER D) All of the above. Markets that the trucks could serve, number of hours a truck driver could work, the railroad industry where all regulated by the Interstate Commerce Commission under the Motor Carrier Act of 1935 The onset of WWII firmly as a vital mode of freight delivery. - ANSWER Trucking T or F: The 47,432 mile interstate system provides a multi access high speed roadway allowing trucks to travel farther, faster, and safer. - ANSWER False What happened to transform the trucking industry from local to regional enterprise to a competitive nationwide carriage service? - ANSWER The construction of the interstate highway system T or F: The addition of new roads transformed trucking into a nationwide carriage service. - ANSWER True!
By 2027, the trucking industry is expected to handle of the total tonnage is the US and of the total freight Which Act required states to adopt standards for CMV drivers? - ANSWER Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 T or F: In 2015, over 35.03 million trucks hauled more than 10.49 billion tons of freight, representing 60.1% of domestic freight tonnage shipped and 726.4 billion in gross freight revenue. - ANSWER True In 2015, trucks hauled billion in gross freight revenue. - ANSWER
By 2027, the trucking industry is expected to handle percent of the freight tonnage in the U.S. - ANSWER 66.4% By 2027, trucking will account for % of total freight revenue. - ANSWER
In 2015, trucks handled what % of the nations freight bill? - ANSWER 81.5% What year did NAFTA go into effect? - ANSWER 1994 Which is NOT part of the agreement of NAFTA? A) Eased trade restrictions B) Eliminated tariffs C) Placed limitations on the movements of goods across borders D) None of the above - ANSWER C) Placed limitations on the movements of goods across borders is NOT part of the agreement of NAFTA In 1994 the value of NAFTA trade was 300 billion. In 2015 it was ? - ANSWER 1.11 trillion T or F: The value of North American surface trade as increased from roughly 300 billion 1994 to 1.11 trillion in 2015 with with trucks moving over 47.1% of goods in terms of value between the US and Canada. - ANSWER True Trucks moved what % of goods in terms of value between the US and Mexico - ANSWER T or F: NAFTA eased trade restrictions by eliminating tariffs and reducing limitations on the movement of goods, especially from China. - ANSWER False For over years, the US and Canada struggled to implement NAFTA trucking provisions. A) 15 B) 20 C) 17 D) none of the above - ANSWER D) none of the above.
T or F: In retaliation of the US unilaterally stopping the DP of NAFTA with Mexico, Mexico established compensatory tariffs on a verity of US exports to Mexico which cost American businesses an estimated $1. billion. - ANSWER False In 2007, Mexico and the U.S. agreed to a NAFTA trucking Demonstration Project, which the U.S. stopped in 2009. This resulted in Mexico charging tariffs tat cost U.S. businessmen an estimated? - ANSWER 2.4 billion DOT released a "concept document" to re-engage Mexico and the U.S. in trade on Jan 6, 2011. On which date did the first Mexican truck roll across the border, bound for Dallas? - ANSWER Oct 21, 2011 T or F: On Jan 6, 2011 the Us DOT released a Concept Document to re- engage Mexico, the US Congress and interested stakeholders in discussions to implement NAFTA trucking. - ANSWER True How many certificates of standards and provisional operating authority registrations were handed out to Mexican domiciled motor carriers, who participated in the NAFTA pilot program? - ANSWER 13 Due to NAFTA, the percentage of goods moved between Canada and the U.S. by trucks is 47.1%. Between Mexico and the U.S., it is what percentage? - ANSWER 52. On June 9, 1998, Bill Clinton signed into law. - ANSWER TEA 21 T or F: TEA-21 built on the initiatives established in the inter modal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA). - ANSWER True Which of the following was NOT the purpose of TEA-21, which was built on the initiatives established in ISTEA? A) Invest in research to maximize intelligent transportation systems B) Strengthen transportation safety programs C) Promote the enactment and enforcement of 0.10% blood alcohol concentration standards for drunk driving D) Promote performance based activities - ANSWER C) Promote the enactment and enforcement of 0.10% blood alcohol concentration standards for drunk driving Which of the following did TEA-21 NOT do? A) Strengthen transportation safety programs B) Increase safety belt usage C) Promote enforcement of 0.08% blood alcohol standards for drunk driver D) Set standards for road side inspections - ANSWER D) Set standards for road side inspections Which law went into effect to reduce blood alcohol content to 0.08? - ANSWER TEA- Under TEA-21, the National Motor Carrier Safety Program (NMCSP) was restructured. Part of this restructuring resulted in? - ANSWER MCSAP
D) It paid bonuses to companies for their safety records - ANSWER D) SAFETEA- LU did not pay bonuses to companies for their safety records Move ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) was passed into law by Congress on June 29, 2012 and provides how much in surface transportation funding for fiscal year 2013 and 2014? - ANSWER 105 billion Which Act provides over $105 billion in funding for surface transportation programs for fiscal years 2013-2014? - ANSWER MAP- Who signed into law MAP-21 which provides $105 billion in funding for surface transportation programs? - ANSWER Obama A new federal highway funding bill was passed by Congress on June 29, 2012. It provides over $105 billion in funding for surface transportation programs for fiscal years 2013 and 2014. This bill is called: - ANSWER MAP- Which is NOT an objective of MAP-21? A) Roadside inspections B) Maintaining infrastructure conditioning C) Protecting the environment D) Reducing traffic congestion - ANSWER A) Roadside inspections The FAST Act increased surface transportation funding for the next 5 years by % - ANSWER 11 The ATA Foundation was established in? - ANSWER 1954 In 1967, functions of the Bureau of Public roads was transferred to whom? - ANSWER Federal Highway Administration The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was established in? - ANSWER 1970 What yar was the America's Road Team established? - ANSWER 1986 When was the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act signed into law? - ANSWER 1999 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was created in what year? - ANSWER 2000 What year was the Bio-terrorism Response Act signed? - ANSWER 2002 What year did FMCSA adopt the Hour of Service Rule? - ANSWER 2003 What year was the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act signed? - ANSWER 2004
When was the Pipeline and Hazardous material Safety Administration established? - ANSWER 2004 This is the year that the intelligent Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act signed. - ANSWER 2004 When did FMSA publish a new Final Rule on HOS rules? - ANSWER 2011 Practically everything we eat, wear, or use is delivered by truck. Which of the following is a slogan that has captured he essentially of trucking? A) Trucking delivers America B) If you brought it a truck brought it C) If you need it trucks bring it D) If you're out of Dew a truck brings anew - ANSWER A) Trucking delivers America Which oft he following is NOT a slogan on the trucking industry that was used in the last few decades? A) Good Stuff, Trucks Bring it B) Trucking Drive The Marketplace C) If You Got It A Truck Brought It D) Trucking Mover America Forward - ANSWER B) Truckers Drive The Marketplace The trucking industry can be justly called a of the U.S. economy. - ANSWER Mainspring Trucks can perform what type of service which cannot be duplicated by any other form of transportation? - ANSWER Distribution Trucks have the advantage of , which does not appear likely to be challenged. - ANSWER Flexibility What percentage of U.S. communities relies exclusively on trucks to deliver their products? - ANSWER 80% What percentage of U.S. communities do NOT rely exclusively on trucks to deliver their products and goods? - ANSWER 20% Business choose trucks for nearly cents of every dollar they spend on all modes of U.S. freight transportation. - ANSWER 81 Businesses choose modes of transportation other than trucks for how many cents out of every dollar spent on shipping? - ANSWER 19 How much gross freight revenue did trucks receive? - ANSWER 726. billion What percentage of freight tonnage was shipped by all modes of transportation other than truck? - ANSWER 29.9%
D) Versatility - ANSWERC) Eco Friendly is NOT a listed advantage of the motor truck over other modes of transportation
According to NHTSA, U.S. truck drivers' ability and commitment to avoid and reduce accidents resulted in a % reduction in the number of large trucks involved in crashes between 2006-2014. - ANSWER 1% Which is true about crashes involving large trucks between 2006 and 2014? A) There was a 1% reduction in crashes B) Crashes dropped from 441,000 to 437, C) There was 21% reduction in fatalities between 2006 and 2014 D) All of the above - ANSWER D) All of the above The rate of fatal truck crashes dropped % between 2006 and 2014? - ANSWER 21% Between 2013 and 2014, fatalities from accident involving large trucks was reduced by? - ANSWER 3.65% T or F: Because "large truck" data now includes smaller, non-freight hauling vehicles with gross weight rating greater than 10,000 pounds, the number of fatalities from accidents including "large trucks" between 2013 and 2014 has been reduced by 3.65% - ANSWER True Professional drivers are carefully selected for all but one of the following? A) Judgement B) Responsiveness C) Skill D) Responsibility - ANSWER B) Responsiveness Which is not a reason listed in 'Facts for Drivers', in the selection of professional truck drivers? A) Efficiency B) Judgement C) Skill D) Responsibility - ANSWER A) Efficiency Trucks drivers do their part as good citizens by: A) Observing and reporting vehicle breakdowns B) Observing and reporting vehicle breakdowns C) Participating in the highway watch program D) All of the above - ANSWER D) All of the above T or F: The trucking industry has been working reduce fuel consumption and the noise and smoke created by some truck engines. - ANSWER True How many letters are received annually, by truck operators across America, praising acts of courtesy, courage, and helpfulness toward the motoring public by truck drivers? - ANSWER Hundreds The American Trucking Association Inc. ATA is a of motor carriers. - ANSWER Federation
