Logbook_Examples___ELD_Systems

Question 1

What are the four duty status categories?

Answer 1

Off duty, sleeper berth, driving, on duty not driving

Question 2

How do you show duty status changes in logbook?

Answer 2

Draw line to new status and record time and location

Question 3

What information must be on each logbook page?

Answer 3

Date, driver name, vehicle info, odometer readings

Question 4

How do you record multiple duty status changes?

Answer 4

Show each change with time and connect with lines

Question 5

What is an Electronic Logging Device (ELD)?

Answer 5

Device that automatically records driving time and vehicle movement

Question 6

When are ELDs required?

Answer 6

For most drivers subject to HOS rules

Question 7

What information does ELD automatically record?

Answer 7

Driving time, engine hours, vehicle movement, location

Question 8

Can you edit ELD records?

Answer 8

Only to correct errors or add missing information with annotation

Question 9

What happens if ELD malfunctions?

Answer 9

Must revert to paper logs and repair ELD within 8 days

Question 10

Who can access your ELD data?

Answer 10

Law enforcement during inspections and your employer

Question 11

How do you handle ELD personal use time?

Answer 11

Record personal conveyance when using vehicle for personal reasons

Question 12

What is personal conveyance?

Answer 12

Using commercial vehicle for personal transportation while off duty

Question 13

When can you use personal conveyance?

Answer 13

When truly off duty and vehicle use is personal

Question 14

What limits apply to personal conveyance?

Answer 14

Cannot be used to avoid HOS regulations

Question 15

How do you record vehicle inspection in logs?

Answer 15

Show as on-duty not driving time

Question 16

How do you record loading time?

Answer 16

Show as on-duty not driving

Question 17

How do you record meal breaks?

Answer 17

Show as off-duty time if truly relieved of responsibilities

Question 18

What happens if you make logbook errors?

Answer 18

Cross out neatly, initial, and enter correct information

Question 19

Can you use correction fluid on logbooks?

Answer 19

No, must cross out clearly and initial changes

Question 20

How do you handle multiple vehicle operation?

Answer 20

Record vehicle changes and odometer readings

Question 21

What is yard moves in HOS?

Answer 21

Moving vehicle within terminal or facility property

Question 22

How do you record yard moves?

Answer 22

Usually as on-duty not driving unless specified otherwise

Question 23

What is adverse driving conditions exception?

Answer 23

Allows 2 extra hours driving in unexpected adverse conditions

Question 24

When can you use adverse conditions exception?

Answer 24

Only when conditions were not known when trip started

Question 25

How do you document adverse conditions exception?

Answer 25

Note conditions and circumstances in logbook remarks

Question 26

What is short-haul exception?

Answer 26

Drivers within 150 air miles who return daily may be exempt from logs

Question 27

What are requirements for short-haul exception?

Answer 27

Start and end at same location, within 150 miles, no more than 14 hours

Question 28

How do you record team driving?

Answer 28

Show when each driver is driving versus riding

Question 29

What happens when co-driver is in sleeper berth?

Answer 29

Can record as sleeper berth time while other driver operates

Question 30

What should you remember about HOS record accuracy?

Answer 30

Records must be complete, accurate, and legible