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What is the maximum height of a commercial vehicle (without a permit)? - ANSWER: 13' 6" What is the maximum weight of a commercial vehicle (without a special permit)? - ANSWER: 34,000 LBS. What type of vehicle does an operator license NOT authorize the holder to operate? - ANSWER: a Motorcycle A CDL permit, unlike a for-hire permit, is for vehicles with a gross weight over ______________ pounds. - ANSWER: 26, When signaling to change lanes, you must turn your turn signal on________ feet prior to changing - ANSWER: 300 feet What is the maximum width of a commercial vehicle without a special permit - ANSWER: 8 feet, 6 inches To operate a vehicle under 16,000 pounds and transport property, do you need a for-hire permit - ANSWER: no, no people are involved If you encounter an officer directing traffic, should you obey them, or traffic signals - ANSWER: you should always follow the directions of the OFFICER
If a vehicle has air bags, are seat belts required - ANSWER: Yes Do passengers need to wear seat belts - ANSWER: Yes, at all times What are the unique requirements for flashing lights on a commercial bus, truck, and trailer - ANSWER: The signal must be able to operate with the ignition on or off A for-hire permit is required to drive vehicles with a gross rating of _______ pounds or more - ANSWER: 16, A for hire permit is required if you are transporting - ANSWER: people for hire What does a flashing yellow light mean - ANSWER: slow down and use caution, though you retain the right of way How many lanes can you change at one time - ANSWER: only one, remember to use the signal 300 feet before your turn or lane change away from intersection if going above 50 mph What is the maximum height of a commercial vehicle (without a special permit) - ANSWER: 13 feet 6 inches What is the maximum weight of a commercial vehicle (without a special permit) - ANSWER: 34,000 pounds What type of vehicle does an operator license NOT authorize the holder to operate
- ANSWER: motorcycle
How long will points stay active on your driver record - ANSWER: two years from the conviction rate Can you turn left from a one-way to a one-way street - ANSWER: yes, unless there is a "no turn on red" sign- you must still make a full stop When signaling to change lanes, and going over 50 MPH, how many feet should your signal be on, prior to changing - ANSWER: 300 feet How far does a vehicle travel in one second at 35 mph, 55mph, and 65 mph - ANSWER: 35 - 50 feet, 55-80 feet, 65-95 feet How far behind should you stay from the car in front - ANSWER: at least 2- 3 seconds (divide your speed by 10 and keep that many car lengths between the cars) Identify six factors that affect a vehicle's ability to stop - ANSWER: weight of vehicle/condition of brakes/condition of tires/condition of pavement/pavement slickness/pavement grade For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle no more than - ANSWER: 26,000 pounds If a car is traveling 55 MPH what is the stopping distance - ANSWER: 130 - 140 feet Is drowsiness impaired driving - ANSWER: no What will increase the possibility of a vehicle overturning - ANSWER: Passenger weight, loaded heavy on one side, low tires on one side
Maximum individual axle weight - ANSWER: 20,000 pounds When to cross at a red flashing light - ANSWER: after a full stop, proceed with caution If you have been drinking what should you do before driving - ANSWER: wait for the effects to wear off A for-hire endorsement does not allow - ANSWER: Operation of Commercial Motor Vehicles 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 Driving while drowsy can - ANSWER: Increase risk for accidents 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 pounds the driver is unable to drive on the highway unless - ANSWER: they have flashing lights, signs on vehicles, and/or an escort vehicle What is true about pedestrians - ANSWER: everyone is a pedestrian
A CDL permit, unlike a for-hire permit, allows you to transport hazardous materials. TRUE or FALSE? - ANSWER: TRUE What is the one situation in which you are permitted to use a phone or other device to make a call? - ANSWER: To Make a 911 call A for-hire permit holder can transport no more than ___ passengers. - ANSWER: 15 How long will your for-hire permit be good? - ANSWER: the same length as your current driver's license I s a for-hire designation required to operate a medical services vehicle? - ANSWER: NO (Med.) Is transporting a recreational vehicle a designation before it retail sale considered to be for-hire? - ANSWER: NO (Rec.) A chauffeur's license is valid for ____ years if you are under 75? - ANSWER: 6 years When signaling to change lanes you must turn your turn signal on ____ feet prior to changing. - ANSWER: 300 What is the maximum width of a commercial vehicle without a special permit? - ANSWER: 8' 6"
To operate a vehicle under 16,000 pounds and transporting property, do you need a for-hire permit? - ANSWER: NO, no people are involved If you encounter an officer directing traffic, should you obey them, or traffic signals/signs? - ANSWER: you should always follow the directions of the officer If a vehicle has air bags, are seat belts required? - ANSWER: Yes, they are designed to work in tandem Do passengers need to wear seat belts? - ANSWER: Yes, all passengers are to use seat belts at all times What are the unique requirements for flashing lights on a commercial bus, truck, and trailer? - ANSWER: The signal must be able to operate with the vehicle on or off A for-hire permit is required to drive vehicles with a gross rating of ______ pounds or more? - ANSWER: 16, A for-hire permit is required if you are transporting... - ANSWER: people for hire What does a flashing yellow light mean? - ANSWER: slow down and use caution, though you retain the right of way How many lanes can you change at one time? - ANSWER: only one- and, you must use your turn signal and be at least 300' away from an intersection if going above 50 mph
