FFD Numbers 25% Flashcards
Between 1980 and 1990 the number of licensed motor carriers more than double to over ___
1
40,000
Book Page 8
At war’s end, over ___ ___ heavy duty trucks were being utilized by the government and the private sector
1
one million
Book page 7
Championships Eligibility Rules
To compete in the championships the driver shall have driven and performed the duties of a professional truck driver for ____ out of the 12 months prior to entry.
1
11
Book page 5
The FAST Act is the first law enacted in over ___ ___ that provides long-term funding certainty for surface transportation
1
ten years
Book Page 11
Over the next ___ years, the original portion of one of the greatest U.S. engineering achievements was completed.
1
35 years
Book page 8
Significant Legislation
For over ____ years, the US and Mexico struggled to implement NAFTA trucking provisions.
1
15
Book page 12
Hours of Service
The rule prohibits driving if ___ hours or more have elaped since the driver’s last off duty period of at least 30 minutes
8
Book page 37
Hours of Service 2018
Hard evidence shows that, each year, safety belt prevent 15,700 fatalities, _____(N) serious injuries
350,000
Book page 38
Hard evidence shows that, each year, safety belt prevent 15,700 fatalities, 350,000 serious injuries, and ___(N) billion in costs associated with trafic injuries and deaths
67 billion
Book page 38
According to FMCSA part _____, prior to beginning a driving shift or every time a CMV driver changes equipment during a shift
396.13
Book page 39
FMCSA Part ____ requires a post-trip inspection and report.
396.11
Book page 39
Walking Working Surfaces Standard
Repairs/ Assembly Pits: In situation where there are two or more pits (not more than 10 feet deep) in common area and are not more than 15 feet apart, OSHA requires contrasting floor makings at least ___ feet from the pit edge around the entire area of the pits
six
Book page 40
One third of all fatal crashes due to speed to fast for conditions or excess of the posted speed limit costs Americans approximately_____ billion in economic costs each year
27.7 Billion
Book page 43
An ATRI study, updated in 2011, found that speeding 15 mph over the speed limit increased the likelihood of a crash ___%
67
Book page 43
According to FHWA, speeding-traveling too fast for conditions or in excess of the posted speed limit -is a factor in almost ____-___ of all fatal crashes and costs American approximately $27.7 billion in economic costs each year
one-third
Book page 43
Many experts say that drivers should check mirrors every ___ to __ seconds and continually monitor traffic patterns around the vehicle
5 to 8
Book page 44
When using a spotter, have the spotter wear a
safety vest and walk around the vehicle and
check all clearance levels, distances and hazards;
then position the spotter at least ___ feet from the vehicle and in such a way that he can clearly see the driver and the driver can clearly see the spotter
8
Book page 46
The cargo securement standard for vehicles with a gross weight rating over 10,000 lbs. requires that cargo must be secured to withstand a force in left, and right direction of ___ (50% of the weight of the cargo)
.5 g.
Book page 48
Vehicles traveling at a speed of about 40 mph on a ramp posted for 25 mph can produce a lateral force up to about ___ g.
.5
Book page 48
Defensive Driving 2018
On ___ ___ ___ (M)(D)(Y) all 50 states are in full compliance with the REAL ID act
September 10, 2020
Page 79
What is this signs and symptoms of
- Sudden, sharp chest pain that begins or worsens with a deep breath or a cough, often accompanied by shortness of breath
- Sudden, unexplained shortness of breath, even without pain
- Cough that may produce blood-streaked sputum (coughed up saliva or mucus)
- Rapid heartbeat
- Anxiety and excessive perspiration
Pulmonary Embolism
Book page 123
What is first aid treatment for cuts or scrapes (8)
- Stop the bleeding
- Clean the wound
- Apply an antibiotic
- Cover the wound
- Change the dressing
- Get stitches for deep wounds
- Watch for infection
- Get a tetanus shot
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