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#1. What is the purpose of the National Safety Code?

To specify how many hours a commercial driver can safely drive

To specify minimum safety standards for commercial vehicles, drivers, and carriers

To specify rules of the road for the safe operation of all kinds of vehicles

To define minimum safety standards for car manufacturers

The National Safety Code (NSC) is designed to create a comprehensive code of minimum performance standards for the safe operation of passenger and commercial vehicles. The NSC focuses on three components: the driver, the vehicle, and the carrier. It has a specific focus on those responsible for the operation of commercial vehicles on the road, including trucks, buses, tractors, and trailers. [“National Safety Code,” CCMTA, https://www.ccmta.ca/en/national-safety-code]