Hours of Service Final QUIZ

Question #1: Hours of Service rules are found in Part 395 of the FMCSR's.

True
False

Question #2: If you are an Interstate Commercial driver, you are subject to FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations.

True
False

Question #3: It is the responsibility of the _______ to be compliant with the Hours of Service regulations.

Company owner
Commercial Driver
Commercial Vehicle Inspector

Question #4: The HOS regulations deal in four areas that determine the maximum time you are allowed to drive, which is NOT one of the areas?

The number of hours you drive in a day
The number of hours you work on duty in a day
The number of hours you are not working in a day
The number of hours you take for lunch break

Question #5: Both 60/70 hour rules are based on a set calendar week.

True
False

Question #6: The FMCSA says the "60 hour / 7 day rule" applies to you if your operation DOES NOT normally operate everyday of the week.

True
False

Question #7: Once you reach 70 hours in 8 days, you cannot perform any driving activity until you have less than 70 hours in 8 days.

True
False

Question #8: If I am driving and reach 70 hours in 8 days however I have not reached my daily driving limit, I can continue driving until I reach my daily limit.

True
False

Question #9: Violations of the HOS rules could cause:

A driver to be placed out of service
Increased BASIC scores
Fines of between 1000.00 and 11,000 dollars
All of the above to occur

Question #10: Once you have worked 70 hours in duty in 8 days, you cannot drive any longer.

True
False

Question #11: If a driver has been determined to have violated the HOS rules, they could be placed OOS on the spot and be unable to move until they are in compliance.

True
False

Question #12: If found to be in violation of HOS rules, this can happen:

FMCSA may level a civil penalty on a driver ranging from 1,000 to 11,ooo per violation depending on severity
Your license can be revoked on the spot
Your license plates can be removed from your vehicle

Question #13: How many hours can a MOTOR COACH driver drive in on work day?

11 hours
15 hours
10 hours

Question #14: A MOTOR COACH driver must take a minimum of 8 hours off between shifts.

True
False

Question #15: There is a rule that allows a two hour extension for unforeseen things like snow, fog or fire that causes smoke to block visibility on the highway.

True
False

Question #16: Snow or ice on the roadway in the winter time in the mountains would be considered an unforeseen event, and would allow youto drive two additional hours

True
False

Question #17: If a Motor Coach operator encounters a situation where the extension is used, they must stop NO MATTER WHAT when the reach the maximum 15 Hour On Duty status.

True
False

Question #18: Canadian Hours of Service are very different from US HOS rules.

True
False

Question #19: I have downloaded and reviewed the CANADIAN HOS POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

True
False

Question #20: If ever I have any questions regarding HOS, I know I can find the information I need:

On my training portal
FMCSR Booklet that was provided to me in section 395
On the internet and in the library
All of the above are resources I can use

Hours of Service Final QUIZ

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