CDL Requirements and Driver Qualifications Flashcards
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What vision requirement must a CMV driver meet to obtain a DOT medical certificate?
Answer: At least 20/40 acuity in each eye (with or without correction)
FMCSA requires at least 20/40 acuity in each eye (with or without correction) and at least 70-degree horizontal field of vision.
Which of the following is considered a 'serious traffic violation' for CDL disqualification purposes?
Answer: Speeding 15 or more mph over the limit
Speeding 15 mph or more over the posted limit is classified as a serious traffic violation under 49 CFR 383.51.
What is the minimum acceptable blood pressure reading for a CMV driver to receive a 2-year medical certificate?
Answer: Less than 140/90
Drivers with blood pressure below 140/90 are certified for 2 years; higher readings result in shorter certification periods or disqualification.
A first offense of transporting hazardous materials illegally results in a CDL disqualification of:
Answer: 1 year
A first conviction for unlawfully transporting hazardous materials results in a 1-year CDL disqualification.
Under what circumstance must a CDL holder report a traffic conviction to their employer?
Answer: Within 30 days, regardless of the vehicle type driven
CDL holders must report all traffic convictions to their employer within 30 days, regardless of the vehicle being driven.
Which CDL endorsement requires passing both a knowledge test and a skills test?
Answer: P (Passenger)
The P (Passenger) endorsement requires both a written knowledge test and a skills test that includes a pre-trip inspection and driving test.