Spatial Awareness Trivia Exam Quiz!
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
What calculating distance/time and ETA, what is the average speed of a tractor-trailer?
- A.
40
- B.
50
- C.
65
- D.
75
Correct Answer
B. 50Explanation
Use 50 mph when calculating the average speed of a tractor-trailer.Rate this question:
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- 2.
FMSCA Hours of Service, limits drivers to drive how many hours in any 14 Drive Window?
- A.
3
- B.
5
- C.
11
- D.
14
Correct Answer
C. 11Explanation
Hours-of-service (HOS) can be complex. This link below to the FMCSA website describes the HOS completely, and would be very helpful to review. No one knows their capabilities as impacted by HOS rules better than the driver:Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many days transit is a 2,334 mile run with a solo driver?
- A.
2
- B.
4
- C.
6
- D.
10
Correct Answer
B. 4Explanation
2334 miles divided by 50 mph divided by 11 hours that can be driven within any 14 hour period.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Driver calls in for a check call. The driver reports being 180 miles away from the next stop. What is his ETA?
- A.
2
- B.
3 1/2
- C.
6
- D.
8
Correct Answer
B. 3 1/2Explanation
180 miles divided by 50 mph = 3.6 hours, 3 1/2 hours is the best answerRate this question:
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- 5.
The driver has a noon pick up and the driver has 80 miles to get there. What is the latest that he would need to leave his location and still be on time for pick up?
- A.
9 am
- B.
10:30 am
- C.
11 am
- D.
11:45 am
Correct Answer
B. 10:30 amExplanation
80 miles divided by 50 mph = 1.6 hours. Best answer is 10:30 am.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many hours transit is a 450 mile run?
- A.
6 hours
- B.
8 hours
- C.
9 hours
- D.
10 hours
Correct Answer
C. 9 hoursExplanation
450 miles divided by 50 mph = 9 hours.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many days transit is 949 miles?
- A.
2 days
- B.
3 days
- C.
4 days
- D.
5 days
Correct Answer
A. 2 daysExplanation
949 miles divided by 50 mph average speed divided by 11 hours driven per day = 1.72 days. The best answer is 2 days.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Driver has two hours left to get to his delivery and is reporting to be 120 miles away. What action should be taken?
- A.
Nothing - he will be on time.
- B.
Call the receiver and see if they can reschedule for tomorrow or the next day.
- C.
Call the receiver and see if they have any flexibility on delivery and give ETA of half hour late.
- D.
Tell the driver he has to be on time or you will report him for a stolen load.
Correct Answer
C. Call the receiver and see if they have any flexibility on delivery and give ETA of half hour late.Explanation
At 50 mph, this driver requires 2.4 hours to reach his destination. The correct answer is to call the receiver to see if they have a half hour flexibility in receiving their freight.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Driver calls in empty at 10 am ready to go pick up from 150 miles away. What is his ETA to the Shipper?
- A.
1 1/2 Hours
- B.
2 Hours
- C.
3 Hours
- D.
4 Hours
Correct Answer
C. 3 HoursExplanation
150 miles divided by 50 mph = 3 hours.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of these is NOT a factor when calculating ETA for drivers?
- A.
Traffic
- B.
Weather
- C.
Driver Log / Hours of Service
- D.
Barometric Pressure
Correct Answer
D. Barometric PressureExplanation
Barometric pressure is not a factor; it does relate to weather, but is not yet an actual weather event and does not affect road travel.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How many days transit is a 700 mile run?
- A.
1 Day
- B.
2 Days
- C.
3 days
- D.
4 days
Correct Answer
B. 2 DaysExplanation
700 miles divided by 50 mph, divided by eleven drivable daily hours gives a result of more than one day, so the best answer is two days.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The primary consideration factors in developing spatial awareness are:
- A.
Location
- B.
Proximity
- C.
Navigation
- D.
Time
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
All of these are primary considerations, in addition to events such as weather or traffic.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The best time to exercise your understanding of spatial awareness is:
- A.
As early as possible, such as when establishing appointment times with your client
- B.
Prior to the pick up appointment.
- C.
When your truck is loaded and finally leaving the shipper.
- D.
While in transit.
Correct Answer
A. As early as possible, such as when establishing appointment times with your clientExplanation
It is critical to identify as early as possible potential problems so that you can derail them, minimize them, or be able to identify options and solutions, and know who to present those options to.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is the best tool in having complete knowledge of your load in transit?
- A.
Google maps
- B.
GPS
- C.
Telematics
- D.
Clear understanding and critical thought
Correct Answer
D. Clear understanding and critical thoughtExplanation
Clear understanding and the ability to think critically are the results of good listening skills, and good communication. These cannot be replaced.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Who best understands the capabilities of the carrier under a load in transit?
- A.
The driver
- B.
Dispatcher
- C.
Load planner
- D.
The client
Correct Answer
A. The driverExplanation
No one has better knowledge as it regards delivery capabilities (including HOS) than the driver.Rate this question:
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- 16.
When you do encounter an exception, whether is is mechanical, weather related, or driver related, it then becomes your job to start creating [ ].
Correct Answer
optionsExplanation
When you encounter an exception, start creating options. See where you have some flexibility, know what things you cannot change, know who you need to communicate with. Create options.Rate this question:
- 17.
Within the term "spatial contextual awareness"context mostly relates to [ ]
Correct Answer
location, geographyExplanation
Acceptable answers are location, or geography.Rate this question:
- 18.
Listening requires[ ]
Correct Answer
concentrationExplanation
Listening requires concentration. Listen to understand. Acceptable answers would be concentration, and focus.Rate this question:
- 19.
When you do have an exception, the key steps at that point are to:
- A.
Have a clear understanding of the issue at hand
- B.
Know the parties that you need to communicate with
- C.
Start creating options to solve your problem
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
All of the above. You must understand the issue and know who to talk to so that you can start creating options.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Who has the best understanding of a drivers capabilities (in terms of hours of service, or what is required for the actual transit)?
- A.
Carrier Dispatcher
- B.
Account Manager
- C.
Carrier rep.
- D.
Driver
Correct Answer
D. DriverExplanation
Do not rely on the dispatcher. The driver has the best understanding of his capabilities and his Hours-of-Service.Rate this question:
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- 21.
From the 6/29 17:05 check call, how many driving hours remain?
- A.
28
- B.
33
- C.
36
- D.
44
Correct Answer
B. 33Explanation
1654 miles from next stop divided by 50 mph results in 33 hours of driving remaining in transit.Rate this question:
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- 22.
A driver arrives to be loaded at 8:00, is loaded and en route by 13:00. He drives six hours of travel time, and has four more hours of travel time to his destination. According to the FMCSA HOS rules, how many additional hours can he drive today?
- A.
3
- B.
5
- C.
8
- D.
11
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
You do not know how many hours the driver has already exhausted, so you do not have the information required to answer this question.Rate this question:
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- 23.
A driver arrives fresh on hours to be loaded at 8:00, is loaded and en route by 13:00. He drives six hours of travel time, and has four more hours of travel time to his destination. According to the FMCSA HOS rules, how many additional hours can he drive today?
- A.
3
- B.
5
- C.
8
- D.
11
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the aboveExplanation
The answer is none of the above. This driver has no hours left. Time spent waiting to be loaded counts against drivable hours.Rate this question:
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- 24.
What are the two primary ways that we use to calculate the distance remaining on a dispatched load?
- A.
Google maps
- B.
GPS
- C.
Distance calculator in the app (PC Miler)
- D.
Check call screen
- E.
Ask the driver/dispatcher
Correct Answer(s)
C. Distance calculator in the app (PC Miler)
D. Check call screenExplanation
All company calculations are based on PC Miler practical miles which is most appropriate for the tractor trailer. We rely on the Distance calculator (fed by PC Miler) and the check call screen within the app.
All of these calculators have variants, ie; household goods, etc., and people use what is advantageous to them.
We use the Distance Calculator and the check call screen.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Of the following; who best knows the drivers capabilities as it regards his hours of service and ability to complete a load as scheduled?
- A.
Shipper
- B.
Dispatcher
- C.
Driver
- D.
Account Manager
Correct Answer
C. DriverExplanation
Drivers know their own logs and capabilities better than anyone else.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Driver calls in for a check call. The driver reports being 300 miles away from next stop. What is his ETA?
- A.
3 1/2
- B.
6
- C.
8
- D.
9
Correct Answer
B. 6Explanation
300 miles divided by 50 mph = 6 hoursRate this question:
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- 27.
Driver has a 16:00 pick up and the driver has 180 miles to get there. What is the latest that he would need to leave his location and still be on time for pick up?
- A.
10:30
- B.
11:00
- C.
12:00
- D.
13:00
Correct Answer
C. 12:00Explanation
180 miles divided by 50 mph = 3.6 hours. Best answer is 12:00 pm.Rate this question:
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- 28.
"How far do I have to travel to my destination?" most closely relates to what component of spatial awareness below:
- A.
Location
- B.
Time
- C.
Proximity
- D.
Navigation
- E.
Events
Correct Answer
C. ProximityExplanation
Proximity relates to distance; proximity is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 29.
"How close am I to my destination?" most closely relates to what component of spatial awareness below:
- A.
Location
- B.
Time
- C.
Proximity
- D.
Navigation
- E.
Events
Correct Answer
C. ProximityExplanation
Proximity relates to distance; proximity is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 30.
"Where am I right now?" most closely relates to what component of spatial awareness below:
- A.
Location
- B.
Time
- C.
Proximity
- D.
Navigation
- E.
Events
Correct Answer
A. LocationExplanation
"Where" relates to location. Location is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 31.
"What the best route to my destination?" most closely relates to what component of spatial awareness below:
- A.
Navigation
- B.
Location
- C.
Time
- D.
Proximity
- E.
Events
Correct Answer
A. NavigationExplanation
A route to a destination refers to navigation. Navigation is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 32.
"Are there potential issues such as traffic, or weather, that could delay my transit?" most closely relates to what component of spatial awareness below:
- A.
Navigation
- B.
Location
- C.
Time
- D.
Proximity
- E.
Events
Correct Answer
E. EventsExplanation
Traffic & weather are events which can impact transit. The correct answer is events.Rate this question:
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- 33.
"How long should this take/what commitment of hours is this?" most closely relates to what component of spatial awareness below:
- A.
Navigation
- B.
Location
- C.
Time
- D.
Proximity
- E.
Events
Correct Answer
C. TimeExplanation
Time is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Will this load deliver on time?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The given answer "Yes" suggests that the load will be delivered on time. However, without any additional context or information provided, it is difficult to determine the reasoning behind this answer. It could be based on factors such as the efficiency of the delivery system, the availability of resources, or previous experience with similar situations.Rate this question:
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- 35.
From the check call of 6/29 10:41, how many hours of driving remain?
- A.
17
- B.
18
- C.
19
- D.
20
Correct Answer
C. 19Explanation
Based on the given information, it can be inferred that the check call was made on 6/29 at 10:41. Therefore, the question is asking how many hours of driving remain from that point. Since the check call was made at 10:41, it can be assumed that the driving hours for that day have not yet been completed. Hence, the correct answer is 19, indicating that there are 19 hours of driving remaining.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Will this load be able to deliver on time?
- A.
No
- B.
Yes
Correct Answer
A. NoExplanation
The answer "No" suggests that the load will not be able to deliver on time.Rate this question:
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- 37.
From 6/30 9:14 check call, how many hours of driving remain?
- A.
14
- B.
15
- C.
16
- D.
17
Correct Answer
C. 16Explanation
Based on the given information, it can be inferred that the check call was made at 9:14. Since the question does not provide any information about the start time of driving, it is not possible to determine the exact number of hours of driving that have already been completed. However, if we assume that the driving started at 6:00, then by 9:14, 3 hours and 14 minutes have passed. Since the question asks for the remaining hours of driving, we subtract this time from a full 24-hour day. Therefore, 24 - 3 - 14/60 = 20 - 14/60 = 19 hours and 46 minutes of driving remain. However, this does not match any of the given answer choices, so the correct answer remains unexplained.Rate this question:
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- 38.
How many hours of driving remain from the last check call?
- A.
11
- B.
12
- C.
13
- D.
14
Correct Answer
C. 13Explanation
The correct answer is 13. This implies that there are 13 hours of driving remaining from the last check call.Rate this question:
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- 39.
From check call 6/29 17:05, how many hours of driving are left to drive?
- A.
28
- B.
32
- C.
33
- D.
36
Correct Answer
C. 33 -
- 40.
From check call of 6/29 10:41, how many hours of driving remain?
- A.
16
- B.
17
- C.
18
- D.
19
Correct Answer
D. 19 -
- 41.
How many hours of driving are left after the check call of 6/29 15:15?
- A.
24
- B.
26
- C.
28
- D.
32
Correct Answer
C. 28Explanation
After the check call at 6/29 15:15, the question is asking for the number of hours of driving left. To find this, we need to subtract the time of the check call from 24 hours (a full day). Since the check call is at 15:15, we can subtract this from 24:00 to get the remaining time. 24:00 - 15:15 = 8 hours and 45 minutes. Therefore, the correct answer is 28 hours.Rate this question:
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- 42.
From check call of 6/29 10:41, will this driver be able to deliver on time?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
Based on the given information, the answer "No" suggests that the driver will not be able to deliver on time. However, without any additional context or details about the check call or the driver's situation, it is difficult to provide a more specific explanation.Rate this question:
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- 43.
From check call 6/29 17:05, will this load deliver on time?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
Based on the information provided, the answer "No" suggests that the load will not deliver on time. However, without any additional context or details about the specific load, it is difficult to provide a more detailed explanation.Rate this question:
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- 44.
Who regulates HOS for drivers?
- A.
Department of Transportation (DOT)
- B.
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- C.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- D.
Interstate Commerce Act
- E.
Congress
Correct Answer
C. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)Explanation
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates HOS (Hours of Service) for drivers. This agency is responsible for developing and enforcing regulations that ensure the safety of commercial motor vehicle operations in the United States. They establish rules regarding the number of hours that drivers can be on duty and behind the wheel to prevent driver fatigue and promote road safety.Rate this question:
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- 45.
Time spent by the driver being loaded at the shipper does not count against his Hours of Service/driving time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because the time spent by the driver being loaded at the shipper does count against his Hours of Service/driving time. This means that the time spent on loading at the shipper is considered as part of the driver's working hours and is subject to regulations regarding maximum driving time and mandatory rest periods.Rate this question:
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- 46.
As it relates to Mid America Freight and our app, what are the two primary tools we use to calculate distance, and therefore ETA?
- A.
Google maps
- B.
Rand McNally
- C.
Check call screen
- D.
GPS
- E.
Distance calculator/PC Miler
Correct Answer(s)
C. Check call screen
E. Distance calculator/PC MilerExplanation
The correct answer is check call screen and Distance calculator/PC Miler. The check call screen is a tool used to track the progress and location of a shipment in real-time. It allows us to input the current location and receive updates on the estimated time of arrival (ETA). The Distance calculator/PC Miler is a software program specifically designed for calculating distances and routes for transportation purposes. It takes into account various factors such as road conditions, traffic, and specific trucking regulations to provide accurate distance calculations and ETA predictions.Rate this question:
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