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Class A Any combination of motor vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more, providing the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also allows for operation of Class B, C and D vehicles. Class B Any single motor vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also allows for operation of Class C and D vehicles. Class C Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of more than 16,000 pounds, but less than 26,001 pounds or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also allows for operation of Class D vehicles. Class D
Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 pounds or less. Does not include A. B, C, L or M vehicles. Class L Any motor-driven cycle with less than 150cc displacement. Class M Any motor-driven cycle with more than 150cc displacement. Class I designated state and local highways No overall length limit. Class II designated state and local highways No overall length limit; however, the maximum allowable wheelbase is 55 feet for truck tractor-semitrailer com - binations and 65 feet for truck tractor-semitrailer- trailer (double-bottom) com binations. Class III highways and remainder of state highway system Maximum allow - able wheelbase is 55 feet for the truck tractor-semitrailer combinations. All other types of vehicle combinations are limited to an overall length of 60 feet including load.
during bad weather conditions, or when persons or vehicles on the roadway cannot be clearly seen from 1,000 feet away. Bus Width Exemption Buses operating within the limits of cities and villages located in counties with populations of 500,000 or more. Maximum widths may be up to 9 feet; however, no vehicle wider than 8 feet, 8 inches may be operated on interstate highways in those counties. Length No vehicle with or without a load, other than a semitrailer, shall exceed a length of 42 feet. Length Exception Exceptions are vehicles hauling pipes, poles, machinery or other structural objects that cannot be quickly taken apart. However, the length of these objects may not exceed 80 feet, except for public utility emergency repairs or for those holding special permits. These vehicles are not allowed to operate when it is dark or on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
Height The maximum height for all vehicles on all highways is 13 feet, 6 inches, including load, from the underside of the tire to the top of the vehicle. Weight on designated state and local streets and highways 20,000 pounds on a single axle; 34,000 pounds on a tandem; and up to 80, pounds on a 5-axle combination, depending upon axle spacings. Weight on non-designated streets and highway 20,000 pounds on a single axle; 34,000 pounds on a tandem; and up to 80, pounds on a 5-axle combination. However, any single axle of a 2-axle motor vehicle weighing 36,000 pounds or less and not a part of a combination of vehicles may carry an axle load of up to 20,000 pounds. Exceptions for certain vehicles are allowed by statutes and local city ordinances. Lights & reflectors on vehicles operated outside of city limits between sunset and sunset
- Two yellow or amber lights on the front of the vehicle; one light must be on each upper-front corner and visible for 500 feet.
- Two red reflectors on the rear of the vehicle, no more than 12 inches from each lower corner and visible for 300 feet in headlight beams.
- Right and left electric turn signals on the front and rear visible from 300 feet. Safety lights or flares on divided highways One must be placed 10 feet from the disabled vehicle on the traffic side in the direction of the nearest approaching traffic. A second one must be placed 100 feet from the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane or on the shoulder in the direction of the approaching traffic. A third must be placed 200 feet from the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane or on the shoulder in the direction of approaching traffic. Safety lights or flares on all roadways other than divided highways One must be placed at least 10 feet from the disabled vehicle on the traffic side in the direction of the nearest approaching traffic. A second one must be placed 100 feet from the disabled vehicle toward traffic approaching in that lane. A third must be placed 100 feet in the opposite direction from the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane or on the shoulder.
Safety lights or flares on vehicle with explosives Motor vehicles using compressed gas as a fuel, and vehicles carrying explosives, flammable liquids or compressed flammable gas may become disabled. When this occurs, the driver must immediately display three red electric lanterns or portable red emergency reflectors. One must be placed 10 feet from the disabled vehicle on the traffic side. It must be in the direction of the nearest approaching traffic. A second one must be placed 100 feet to the front of the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane or on the shoulder. A third one must be placed 100 feet to the rear of the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane or on the shoulder. Flares, fusees or signals produced by flame should not be used for vehicles carrying explosives or flammable cargos Safety lights or flares on disabled vehicle near hills and other obstructions When a vehicle is disabled within 500 feet of a curve, hillcrest or other obstruction, the warning signal must be placed in a location that will warn oncoming drivers. It must be between 100 feet and 500 feet from the disabled vehicle. Non-flammable safety flags on divided highways
drawbar breaks.
- A passenger may not occupy a trailer, semi-trailer, farm wagon or other vehicle while being towed on public highways. Exceptions apply when the vehicle does not exceed 15 mph and is used in connection with a parade or farming activity, or the passenger is over age 18. Projecting Loads / Protruding Equipment Projecting loads extending 4 feet or more to the rear of a vehicle must display a red light to the rear of the load. The red light must be seen for at least 500 feet when it is dark. At 100 Ft 100 Ft 14 all other times there must be a red flag or red cloth not less than 12-inches square at the end of the projecting load. When it is dark the vehicle must be equipped with:
- Two lamps with a white light that can be seen 1,000 feet to the front of the vehicle.
- Two lamps with a red light that can be seen 1,000 feet to the rear of the vehicle. This applies to vehicles not otherwise required to have headlights or taillights.
Backing Safely
- Look closely at your path — Look at your line of travel before you begin. Get out and walk around the vehicle. Check your clearance to the sides and overhead in and near the path your vehicle will take.
- Back slowly — Always back as slowly as possible. Use the lowest reverse gear so you can easily correct steering errors. You also can stop quickly if necessary. -- Back and turn toward the driver's side — Back to the driver's side so you can see better. Backing toward the right side is very dangerous because you cannot see as well. If you back and turn toward the driver's side, you can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window. Use driver-side backing, even if it means going around the block; the added safety is worth it.
- Use a helper — There are blind spots you cannot see. That is why a helper is very important. The helper should stand near the back of your vehicle where you can see him or her. Before you begin backing, work out hand signals you both understand; agree on a signal for "stop." Turning
- When your speed has increased to a safe speed, repeat both of the prior proper braking techniques. Inspections
- instruments
- air-pressure gauge (if you have air brakes)
- temperature gauges
- pressure gauges
- ammeter/voltmeter
- mirrors
- tires
- cargo covers Tire Failure
- Hold the steering wheel firmly
- Stay off the break
- Check the tires Rear-wheel skids
- Stop braking
- Turn quickly
- Countersteer Fires
- Pull off the road
- Keep the fire from spreading
- Use the right fire extinguisher
- Extinguish the fire Operators required to obtain a CDL
- Any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, providing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
