ELDT Quiz: External Communications

If English is not your first language, you still need to read, write and speak well enough to interact with law enforcement.

A Level I inspection usually takes about an hour to inspect both the driver and the vehicle.

When speaking with a vehicle inspector, since the driver is an expert, she should interrupt the inspector and talk over them. 

When speaking with a CVSA law enforcement inspector, it is best to use body language that is open, relaxed and non-confrontational.

When we communicate, studies show that almost all of the message is delivered by the actual words we speak.

It should help a professional driver communicate with law enforcement if the driver actively listens and maintains good eye contact.

 If you or the vehicle are placed “out of service” you will not be able to drive until the problems are fixed.

If the inspector finds minor violations, you will still receive a CVSA decal.

When your vehicle is the focus of an inspection, it will be checked for mechanical problems, unsafe wear and tear, and non-critical deficiencies.

A CVSA inspector is not allowed to inspect your logbook or Electronic Logging Device.