CDL · Distraction and fatigue
Under federal rules, in which situation are you not allowed to drive a commercial motor vehicle?
Correct answer: When illness or fatigue keeps you from driving safely.
Answer options
- AWhenever you are taking any type of medication
- BWhenever you worry that you may get sick at some point
- CWhen illness or fatigue keeps you from driving safely Correct
Why
Federal rules do not allow you to operate a commercial motor vehicle when illness, fatigue or another cause, such as a medication's side effects, has left you unable to drive safely. A vague worry about getting sick is not enough, and taking medicine is not automatically prohibited.
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Topic: Distraction and fatigue License: CDL
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