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?
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11 hours- What is the maximum number of hours a driver can operate a commercial vehicle in one week?
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60 hours- What is the maximum driving hours in one week if a driver uses a 70-hour rule?
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70 hours- What is a sleeper berth and how does it relate to hours of service?
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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?
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10 hours total (e.g., 5 hours plus 5 hours)- What is a 34-hour restart and when is it used?
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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?
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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?
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December 18, 2017- What must a driver do when an ELD malfunctions?
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Continue recording using a paper logbook until the ELD is repaired or replaced- For how many days must electronic logbook records be retained?
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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?
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Provide records for the current day and the previous seven days upon request- What is considered off-duty time for hours of service purposes?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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At least 8 hours
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