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INDIANA FOR-HIRE ENDORSEMENT EXAM/ FOR
HIRE ENDORSEMENT MOST RECENT UPDATE
EXAM ALL QUESTIUONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS/ BEST GRADED A+
How many years do violation points stay active on your driver's record? - ANSWER: 2 years after conviction date What BAC (blood alcohol content) will get your license suspended for 180 days? - ANSWER: 0.8% BAC How many feet distance should you have when signaling to change lanes or turn? - ANSWER: 200 feet or 300 feet when speed limit is 50 or over Passenger vehicles must not exceed ____ mph or the posted speed limit - ANSWER: 70 On urban highways a vehicle may not exceed ____ mph or the posted speed limit - ANSWER: 55 Rollover crashes account for _____ of all roadway crashes - ANSWER: 1/ How do you reduce your risk of a rollover while driving? - ANSWER: avoid panicked steering, know proper maneuvering, maintain your tires, load properly, use caution on rural roads. **rollover risk of 15 passenger van increases dramatically as number of passengers increase Fuel consumption increases steadily above 45 mph, with passenger cars using _____ percent more fuel traveling at 75 mph than at 55 mph - ANSWER: 50%
How can you maximize your fuel economy? - ANSWER: keep tires properly inflated, drive speed limit, remove excess cargo, keep vehicle running and avoid short trips Tires can lose up to ____ psi per month - ANSWER: 1 refer to the vehicle's (side door/owners manual, tire's side wall) for recommended psi - ANSWER: side door/owners manual _____ % of all fatal accidents involved a fatigued driver - ANSWER: 16.5. **studies have shown that a driver going 18 hours without sleep is the equivalent of having a 0.8% BAC. young adults aged 16-29 account for _____ % of all fatigue related accidents - ANSWER: 64 What is the best way to reduce drowsiness while driving if you are tired? - ANSWER: Pull over and take a nap What is distracted driving? - ANSWER: Any activity that takes your eyes off of the road such as eating, using cell phone and eating Approximately _____ of all fatalities occur due to "dangerous" driving - ANSWER: 1/ Some vehicles are required by law to always stop at railroad crossings and must stop between _________ from the tracks. - ANSWER: 15 - 50 feet
Blind spots for a tractor trailer include: - ANSWER: 200 ft behind the vehicle, 20 feet in front of the cab, and on either side of the trailer tips for sharing the road with tractor-trailers: - ANSWER: do not cut off tractor trailer to reach a turn, don't underestimate the size or speed of the tractor-trailer, don't follow too closely, don't linger alongside it when. passing Seat belts increase the survival of the passenger by ___ percent and cut the risk of serious injury by ____ percent - ANSWER: 45, 50 to maximize safety, follow these tips to ensure that you and your passengers are sitting properly in the vehicle - ANSWER: wear seat belts low on the hips and across the collar bone, driver should sit at least 12 inches away from steering wheel, head restraints should be slightly above the head and sitting close to the head the lighting requirements for any truck or bus are: - ANSWER: 2 red tail lamps, 1 rear white license plate lamp, at least 1 red stop lamp Every bus, truck or tractor-trailer must be equipped with a signaling system. Details: - ANSWER: must function while the ignition is on or off, must be able to flash simultaneously, and signal turning movements among all collisions in Indiana, failure to ___________ is the most common primary factor. - ANSWER: yield the right of way If your vehicles conventional disc or drum brakes suddenly fail you should: - ANSWER: shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several times
Maximum height of a vehicle is? - ANSWER: 13 ft 6 in Maximum length of any vehicle is? - ANSWER: 40 ft Maximum individual axle weight? - ANSWER: 20,000 lbs Maximum wheel weight? - ANSWER: 800 lbs per inch of tire rim Maximum tandem axle weight? - ANSWER: 34,000 lbs Speeding increases what? - ANSWER: Stopping distance, airbag effectiveness, and damage A truck, a bus, or tractor trailer disabled on the side of the road must display? - ANSWER: Reflective triangles or flares Except lightweight vehicles every bus, truck, and tractor trailer must be equipped with a? - ANSWER: Fire extinguisher Vehicles transporting loads extending further than 4 ft beyond the rear of the motor vehicle must have what? - ANSWER: The extremities of the load marked with red or orange fluorescent warning flags What vehicles must stop at a railroad crossing? - ANSWER: School buses, vehicles with flammable content, and for hire drivers What will increase the possibility of a vehicle overturning? - ANSWER: Passenger weight, loaded heavy on one side, or low tires on one side
For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle carrying how many people? - ANSWER: No more than 16 passengers including driver Use your turn signal at least ___ feet before the turn or lane change? - ANSWER: 50 ft HOV lanes are for? - ANSWER: Car pools and vehicles with more than one person in them Passing bicycles - ANSWER: Give 3 ft Parking parallel to the crib - ANSWER: must be 18 ft away from the road The speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highway is? - ANSWER: 55 mph The speed limit set for interstate highways is? - ANSWER: 70 mph Vehicles required to stop before crossing and railroad are? - ANSWER: School buses, common carriers (taxi), vehicles carrying flammables For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle that has a gross weight of?
- ANSWER: 16,000 lbs For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle no more than? - ANSWER: 26,000 lbs
For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle carrying how many people? - ANSWER: No more than 16 passengers including driver A for hire endorsement does not allow? - ANSWER: Operation of Commercial Motor Vehicles If a car is traveling 55 mph what is the stopping distance? - ANSWER: 130 - 140 feet How far should a for hire driver stop before the rail road tracks? - ANSWER: 15 - 50 feet Is drowsiness impaired driving? - ANSWER: No drowsiness isnt An example of aggressive driving is? - ANSWER: Flashing lights, excessive speed, or driving to close Tires lose how much psi per month? - ANSWER: 1 psi How do you know the recommendations for what a tire pressure should be? - ANSWER: Check vehicle handbook Driving while drowsy can? - ANSWER: Increase risk for accidents, nationally 16.5 percent. What vehicles must stop at a railroad crossing? - ANSWER: School buses, vehicles w/ flammable content, and for hire drivers
Maximum tandem axle weight? - ANSWER: 34,000 lbs When to cross at a red flashing light? - ANSWER: After a full stop, procede with caution Children under 12 should sit where? - ANSWER: Back seat If you have been drinking what should you do before driving? - ANSWER: Wait for effects to wear off For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle that has a gross weight of?
- ANSWER: 16,000 lbs For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle no more than? - ANSWER: 26,000 lbs For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle carrying how many people? - ANSWER: No more than 16 passengers including driver A for hire endorsement does not allow? - ANSWER: Operation of Commercial Motor Vehicles If a car is traveling 55 mph what is the stopping distance? - ANSWER: 130 - 140 feet How far should a for hire driver stop before the rail road tracks? - ANSWER: 15 - 50 feet
Is drowsiness impaired driving? - ANSWER: No drowsiness isnt An example of aggressive driving is? - ANSWER: Flashing lights, excessive speed, or driving to close Tires lose how much psi per month? - ANSWER: 1 psi How do you know the recommendations for what a tire pressure should be? - ANSWER: Check vehicle handbook Driving while drowsy can? - ANSWER: Increase risk for accidents, nationally 16.5 percent. What vehicles must stop at a railroad crossing? - ANSWER: School buses, vehicles w/ flammable content, and for hire drivers If a vehicle is over 80,000 lbs the driver is unable to drive on the highway unless? - ANSWER: They have flashing lights, signs on vehicles, and an escort vehicle What will increase the possibility of a vehicle overturning? - ANSWER: Paasenger weight, loaded heavy on one side, or low tires on one side What is true about pedestrians? - ANSWER: Everyone is a pedestrian Speeding increases what? - ANSWER: Stopping distance, airbag effectivness, and damage
For-hire endorsement - ANSWER: Provides privileges to operate a motor vehicle for transporting property or passengers for hire Commercial motor vehicle - ANSWER: A motor vehicle used for transporting passengers or property for compensation Indiana CDL holders - ANSWER: Must pass a for-hire knowledge exam and apply for a for-hire endorsement to operate in a for-hire capacity For-hire endorsement eligibility - ANSWER: Indiana residents at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license for at least one year For-hire endorsement validity - ANSWER: Valid for the same period as the Indiana driver's license For-hire bus - ANSWER: A bus used for carrying passengers for-hire or operated for compensation Recreational vehicle transport - ANSWER: Not considered transport for hire if the gross weight is not greater than 26,000 pounds Lane change signaling - ANSWER: Signal at least 200 feet before changing lanes or turning Aggressive driving - ANSWER: Engaging in at least three unsafe driving actions during continuous driving Railroad crossing stops - ANSWER: Required for all vehicles carrying passengers for hire
Vehicle width without special permit - ANSWER: Maximum of eight feet six inches Vehicle height without special permit - ANSWER: Maximum of 13 feet six inches Vehicle weight without special permit - ANSWER: Maximum of 80,000 pounds Tractor-trailer blind spots - ANSWER: Up to 20 feet in front of the cab and up to 200 feet behind the trailer Truck and bus lighting requirements - ANSWER: Must have (2) red tail lamps, (1) rear white license plate lamp, and at least (1) red stop lamp Load projection visibility - ANSWER: Vehicles transporting loads extending four feet beyond the rear must have a visible red lamp mounted at the extreme rear end Disabled vehicle warning devices - ANSWER: Display three bi-directional emergency reflective triangles, or at least six fuses or three liquid-burning flags Tire blowout response - ANSWER: Hold the steering wheel firmly, slow down gradually, and pull off the road to apply brakes Brake failure response - ANSWER: Shift to a lower gear if possible and pump the brake pedal hard and fast several times Driving record violations - ANSWER: Stay active for 2 years after conviction date
Telecommunication device use law - ANSWER: Prohibits typing, transmitting, or reading texts or emails unless using hands-free technology Telecommunications device definition - ANSWER: Includes wireless telephones, personal digital assistants, or text messaging devices, excluding citizen band (CB) Speeding effects - ANSWER: Reduces the driver's ability to steer safely around curves or objects in the roadway
