Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Disqualifying Offenses

Disqualification for loss of driving privileges.

* A driver is disqualified for the duration of the driver's loss of his/her privilege to operate a
commercial motor vehicle on public highways, either temporarily or permanently, by
reason of the revocation, suspension, withdrawal, or denial of an operator's license,
permit, or privilege, until that operator's license, permit, or privilege is restored by the
authority that revoked, suspended, withdrew, or denied it.


* A driver who receives a notice that his/her license, permit, or privilege to operate a
commercial motor vehicle has been revoked, suspended, or withdrawn shall notify the
motor carrier that employs him/her of the contents of the notice before the end of the
business day following the day the driver received it.


Disqualification for criminal and other offenses.

* General rule. A driver who is convicted of (or forfeits bond or collateral upon a charge of) a
disqualifying offense specified in paragraph (c)(2) of 49 CFR 391.15 is disqualified for the
period of time specified in paragraph (c)(3) of 49 CFR 391.15


Disqualifying offenses. The following offenses are disqualifying offenses:

* Driving a commercial motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. This shall
include:


* Driving a commercial motor vehicle while the person's alcohol concentration is 0.04% or
more;


* Driving under the influence of alcohol, as prescribed by State law; or


* Refusal to undergo such testing as is required by any State or jurisdiction in the
enforcement of §391.15(c)(2)(i)(A) or (B), or §392.5(a)(2).


* Driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of a 21 CFR 1308.11 Schedule I
identified controlled substance, an amphetamine, a narcotic drug, a formulation of an
amphetamine or a derivative of a narcotic drug;


* Transportation, possession, or unlawful use of a 21 CFR 1308.11 Schedule I identified
controlled substance, amphetamines, narcotic drugs, formulations of an amphetamine, or
derivatives of narcotic drugs while the driver is on duty, as the term on-duty time is defined
in §395.2;


* Leaving the scene of an accident while operating a commercial motor vehicle; or


* A felony involving the use of a commercial motor vehicle.


Duration of disqualification

* First offenders. A driver is disqualified for 1 year after the date of conviction or forfeiture of
bond or collateral if, during the 3 years preceding that date, the driver was not convicted of,
or did not forfeit bond or collateral upon a charge of an offense that would disqualify the
driver under the rules of this section. Exemption. The period of disqualification is 6 months
if the conviction or forfeiture of bond or collateral solely concerned the transportation or
possession of substances named in paragraph (c)(2)(iii) of 49 CFR 391.15.


* Subsequent offenders. A driver is disqualified for 3 years after the date of his/her
conviction or forfeiture of bond or collateral if, during the 3 years preceding that date, he/she
was convicted of, or forfeited bond or collateral upon a charge of, an offense that would
disqualify him/her under the rules in 49 CFR 391.15.


Disqualification for violation of out of service orders.

* General rule. A driver who is convicted of violating an out of service order is disqualified for
the period of time specified in paragraph (d)(2) of 49 CFR 391.15.


Duration of disqualification for violation of out of service orders.

* First violation. A driver is disqualified for not less than 90 days nor more than one year if
the driver is convicted of a first violation of an out of service order.


* Second violation. A driver is disqualified for not less than one year nor more than five years
if, during any 10 year period, the driver is convicted of two violations of out of service orders
in separate incidents.


* Third or subsequent violation. A driver is disqualified for not less than three years nor
more than five years if, during any 10 year period, the driver is convicted of three or more
violations of out of service orders in separate incidents.


Special rule for hazardous materials and passenger offenses.

* A driver is disqualified for a period of not less than 180 days nor more than two years if the
driver is convicted of a first violation of an out of service order while transporting hazardous
materials required to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.
S.C. 5101 et seq), or while operating commercial motor vehicles designed to transport
more than 15 passengers, including the driver. A driver is disqualified for a period of not
less than three years nor more than five years if, during any 10-year period, the driver is
convicted of any subsequent violations of out of service orders, in separate incidents, while
transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded under the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act, or while operating commercial motor vehicles designed to transport
more than 15 passengers, including the driver.


more info @ www.cdlexam.info

more info @ http://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat

Sunday, March 15, 2009

FREE CDL TEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST



Air Brakes - Principles of Operation


SAMPLE QUESTIONS


Welcome To cdl Test Questions With Answers

CDL TEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

1. When should you downshift for a curve?
You should downshift before entering the curve.

2. What is true about downshifting before you reach a long downhill grade?
Downshifting helps prevent the brakes from overheating and losing braking power.

3. How can you know you have the engine speed and road speed to shift gears?
By using the sound of the engine to know when to shift; You know you have the engine speed
and road speed to shift gears

4. What is the purpose of brake retarders?
Retarders are to help slow down the vehicle and to reduce brake wear.

5. Should you turn the retarder off when the road is wet or snow covered?
Yes the retarder may cause a skid.

6. How far ahead should you look while driving?
You should look 12 to 15 seconds ahead of you while driving.

7. What is a good reason for knowing what the traffic is doing on all sides?
You need to have room to change lanes or stop.

8. Should you always be looking into the distance ahead?
No you should shift your attention back and forth near and far.

9. What is a problem that you can have when using your mirrors?
There are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.

10. Where do you place the three reflector triangles on a two-lane road?
Within 10 feet of the rear and 100 feet to the rear and 100 feet from the front.

11. Where do you place the three reflector triangles on a divided highway?
Place them to the rear: within 10 feet and 100 feet and 200 feet.


Friday, March 13, 2009

cdl cheat sheets 2009

I found cheat sheets for an exam for driving Commercial vehicles. I had taken my cdl exam twice before I passed. It was such a pain taking the time out to first find the right DMV that offered the cdl test ,but also the times they were offered. I needed a "B" permit with air brakes endorsement. I wound up also adding a Passenger endorsement thinking it would be good for my resume. But I found out you have to take the road test in a bus to get that endorsement. The class I have can drive up to 14 passengers.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

up grade your cdl licence with hazmat

Nine out of ten customers ACE their test the first time. Most do it in just minutes of preparation per day. .....

questions and answers

Does Sara Palin drive a CDL vehicle?

These practice exams have been used by many people I know, myself included. They help you remember the material needed to pass the test. A small investment for a future career, or just to spruce up your resume to show your capable of driving larger motor vehicles. I wonder if Sara Palin has a commercial drivers license?