Federal hours of service limits and electronic logging device rules tested on the CDL general knowledge exam.
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- What is the maximum number of hours a driver can operate a commercial vehicle in a single day?
- 11 hours
- What is the maximum number of hours a driver can operate a commercial vehicle in one week?
- 60 hours
- What is the maximum driving hours in one week if a driver uses a 70-hour rule?
- 70 hours
- What is a sleeper berth and how does it relate to hours of service?
- A sleeper berth is a bunk in a vehicle; at least 8 hours in a sleeper berth counts as off-duty time
- If a driver splits sleeper berth time between two periods, what is the minimum combined off-duty time required?
- 10 hours total (e.g., 5 hours plus 5 hours)
- What is a 34-hour restart and when is it used?
- Remaining driving and duty hours reset to their limits after 34 consecutive hours off-duty
- What is an electronic logging device (ELD) required to record?
- Record of duty status including on-duty, off-duty, sleeper berth, and driving time
- When did the FMCSA require most commercial drivers to use electronic logging devices?
- December 18, 2017
- What must a driver do when an ELD malfunctions?
- Continue recording using a paper logbook until the ELD is repaired or replaced
- For how many days must electronic logbook records be retained?
- 7 days prior to the current date; must be available for inspection
- What does a driver need to do regarding record of duty status at roadside inspections?
- Provide records for the current day and the previous seven days upon request
- What is considered off-duty time for hours of service purposes?
- Time when a driver is relieved of all duties and not required to remain in or near the vehicle
- What constitutes on-duty time in hours of service?
- Any time spent performing safety-sensitive duties including driving, loading, fueling, or vehicle inspections
- Can yard moves and internal logistics count as off-duty time?
- No, they are on-duty time unless the driver is relieved of all responsibilities
- What is the minimum number of hours off-duty required in a 24-hour period?
- At least 8 hours