Question

if your eld malfunctions while you are on the road, what is the correct procedure to follow? continue driving and fix the logs when you return to the terminal. stop driving immediately until a replacement eld is installed. switch to paper logs and notify your company of the malfunction within 24 hours. you are exempt from logging requirements until the eld is repaired.

Explanation:

To determine the correct procedure when an ELD (Electronic Logging Device) malfunctions while on the road, we analyze each option:

• The first option (Continue driving and fix the logs when you return to the terminal) is incorrect because drivers must maintain accurate logging, and waiting to fix logs later does not comply with regulations.
• The second option (Stop driving immediately until a replacement ELD is installed) is incorrect as drivers are not required to stop driving immediately; they can switch to paper logs.
• The third option (Switch to paper logs and notify your company of the malfunction within 24 hours) is correct. When an ELD malfunctions, drivers are required to switch to paper logs to record their hours of service and notify their company of the malfunction within 24 hours.
• The fourth option (You are exempt from logging requirements until the ELD is repaired) is incorrect because drivers are still required to maintain logging (using paper logs) even when the ELD is malfunctioning.

Answer:

C. Switch to paper logs and notify your company of the malfunction within 24 hours.