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What must a driver do about the electronic logging device if it malfunctions?
- A.Note the malfunction, keep paper logs as required, and notify the carrier within the required timeframe so the device is repaired
- B.Ignore it until the next annual inspection
- C.Turn it off for the rest of the month
- D.Backdate records when it is fixed
Correct answer
A. Note the malfunction, keep paper logs as required, and notify the carrier within the required timeframe so the device is repaired
Why
When an ELD fails, the driver must record the problem, reconstruct records for the current day and recent days as required, and use paper logs until it works again. The carrier must be notified promptly, generally within 24 hours, so repair can happen.
Manual topic: Hours of Service - ELD Malfunction · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-268).