What is the maximum height of a commercial vehicle (without a permit)?
13′ 6″
What is the maximum weight of a commercial vehicle (without a special permit)?
34,000 LBS.
What type of vehicle does an operator license NOT authorize the holder to operate?
a Motorcycle
A CDL permit, unlike a for-hire permit, is for vehicles with a gross weight over __ pounds.
26,000
A CDL permit, unlike a for-hire permit, allows you to transport _ or more people.
16
A CDL permit, unlike a for-hire permit, allows you to transport hazardous materials. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
What is the one situation in which you are permitted to use a phone or other device to make a call?
To Make a 911 call
A for-hire permit holder can transport no more than _ passengers.
15
How long will your for-hire permit be good?
the same length as your current driver’s license
I s a for-hire designation required to operate a medical services vehicle?
NO (Med.)
Is transporting a recreational vehicle a designation before it retail sale considered to be for-hire?
NO (Rec.)
A chauffeur’s license is valid for __ years if you are under 75?
6 years
When signaling to change lanes you must turn your turn signal on __ feet prior to changing.
300
What is the maximum width of a commercial vehicle without a special permit?
8′ 6″
To operate a vehicle under 16,000 pounds and transporting property, do you need a for-hire permit?
NO, no people are involved
If you encounter an officer directing traffic, should you obey them, or traffic signals/signs?
you should always follow the directions of the officer
If a vehicle has air bags, are seat belts required?
Yes, they are designed to work in tandem
Do passengers need to wear seat belts?
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?
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?
16,000
A for-hire permit is required if you are transporting…
people for hire
What does a flashing yellow light mean?
slow down and use caution, though you retain the right of way
How many lanes can you change at one time?
only one- and, you must use your turn signal and be at least 300′ away from an intersection if going above 50 mph
How long will points stay active on your driver record?
two years from the conviction date
Can you turn left from a one way to a one way street
Yes, unless there is a “no turn on red” sign- you still must make a full stop first
When signaling to change lanes, and going over 50 mph, how many feet should your signal be on prior to changing?
300′
how far does a vehicle travel in one second at 35 mph, 55mph, and 65 mph?
35-50, 55-80, 65-95
How far behind should you stay from the car in front?
at least 2-3 seconds (better, old answer – 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
weight of vehicle/ condition of brakes / condition of tires / Condition of pavement / pavement slickness / pavement grade
Which of the following is an example of a for-hire vehicle?
- Carrying Passengers For Hire
- A church Bus
- A commercial vehicle
- All of the above
- All of the above
What is the maximum width of a commercial vehicle without a special permit?
8 feet, 6 inches
Tires have been known to lose up to how much PSI per month?
- 1 PSI
- 2 PSI
- 4 PSI
- 6 PSI
- 1 PSI
Which of the following increases the risk of rollover the most?
- Inexperienced drivers
- Improperly sized and/or inflated tires
- incorrectly loaded cargo and/or passengers
- All of the above
- All of the above
What is the maximum height of any vehicle that may be operated without a special permit?
- 13 feet, 6 inches
- 12 feet, 7 inches
- 11 feet, 8 inches
- 10 feet, 9 inches
- 13 feet, 6 inches
Which of the following are acceptable warning devices for a truck, bus, or tractor trailer that is disabled on a traveled roadway or its shoulder?
- Three federally conforming, bi-directional emergency reflective triangles
- Three (3) liquid-burning flares
- All answers are correct
- At least six (6) fuses
- All answers are correct
The driver of a commercial motor vehicle must stop within how many feet of railroad tracks
- 5 to 45 feet
- 10 to 40 feet
- 15 to 50 feet
- 20 to 60 feet
- 15 to 50 feet
Except for lightweight vehicles, every bus, truck and tractor-trailer must be equipped with which items?
- fire extinguisher
- all answers are correct
- spare fuse(s)
- a signaling system that can also serve as a warning device
- all answers are correct
How do you determine the PSI required for your vehicle?
- Use the PSI suggested on the sidewall of the tire
- Inflate to the maximum PSI
- Use the PSI suggested by the vehicle manufacturer
- Inflate the tire until full
- Use the PSI suggested by the vehicle manufacturer
What is the for higher endorsement good for?
- To operate a vehicle under 16,000 pounds and transport property
- To operate a vehicle above 16,000 pounds but below 26,000, and/or to operate a vehicle with 16 passengers or less
- To operate a school bus
- To transport 16 passengers or more
- To operate a vehicle above 16,000 pounds but below 26,000, and/or to operate a vehicle with 16 passengers or less
What are the unique requirements for flashing lights on a commercial bus, truck, and trailer?
The signal must be able to operate with the ignition on or off
How long will points stay active on your driver record?
- 2 Years after conviction
- 4 years after conviction
- 6 years after conviction
- 8 years after conviction
- 2 Years after conviction
For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle no more than?
26,000 lbs
For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle that has a gross weight of?
16,000 lbs
A for hire endorsement does not allow?
Operation of Commercial Motor Vehicles
If a car is traveling 55 mph what is the stopping distance?
130-140 feet
Is drowsiness impaired driving?
No drowsiness isn’t
Driving while drowsy can?
Increase risk for accidents, nationally 16.5 percent.
What vehicles must stop at a railroad crossing?
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?
They have flashing lights, signs on vehicles, and an escort vehicle
What will increase the possibility of a vehicle overturning?
Passenger weight, loaded heavy on one side, or low tires on one side
What is true about pedestrians?
- Pedestrians can only cross using a crosswalk
- You must never honk at a pedestrian
- Everyone is a pedestrian
- None of the above
- Everyone is a pedestrian
Speeding increases what?
Stopping distance, airbag effectiveness, and damage
A truck, a bus, or tractor trailer disabled on the side of the road must display?
Reflective triangles or flares
Except lightweight vehicles every bus, truck, and tractor trailer must be equipped with a?
Fire extinguisher
Vehicles transporting loads extending further than 4 feet beyond the rear of the motor vehicle must have what?
- A red flag at the end of the object
- A red lamp at the front and back of vehicle
- A oversized load tail vehicle
- Both 1 and 2
- Both 1 and 2
Maximum length of any vehicle is?
40 feet
Maximum individual axle weight?
34,000 lbs
Maximum wheel weight?
800 lbs. per inch of tire rim
What can you do to minimize the effects of alcohol in your system before driving?
- Drink coffee
- Exercise
- Take a nap
- Don’t drive until the alcohol has left your system
- Don’t drive until the alcohol has left your system
How many lights do wide vehicles need to display at night?
- 2, one in the front and one in the back
- 4 lights
- 8 lights
- there are no requirements
- 8 lights
If your vehicle is over the legally allowed weight, what do you need to do?
- Have a police escort
- Display signage
- Obtain a special permit
- All of the above
- Obtain a special permit
What licenses can operate a for hire vehicle?
- A valid drivers license with a for hire endorsement
- a commercial drivers license
- None of the Above
- All of the above
- All of the above
When visibility is less than how many feet must you turn on your headlamps?
- 300 feet
- 400 feet
- 500 feet
- 100 Feet
- 500 feet
drowsy driving is
impaired driving
orange means
construction and maintenance warnings
What is the maximum tandem axle weight for trucks?
34,000 pounds
What is the maximum single axle weight for trucks?
26,000 pounds
Vehicles are required to stop at all railroad crossings must stop within how many feet of the railroad tracks?
15 to 50 feet
What is the maximum height of any vehicle that may be operated without a special permit?
13 feet, 6 inches
which of the following warning devices are acceptable warning devices for a truck, bus or tractor trailer that is disabled on a traveled roadway or it’s shoulder?
A. Three federally conforming, bi directional emergency reflective triangles.
B. Three liquid burning flares.
C. All answers are correct.
D. At least six fuses.
C. All answers are correct.
Except for lightweight vehicles, every bus, truck and tractor trailer must be equipped with what items?
A. A fire extinguisher.
B. All answers are correct.
C. Spare fuses
D. A signaling system that can also serve as a warning device.
B. All answers are correct.
Yellow signs mean
General warnings.
Red means
stop (octagon)
Black with white writing
regulatory signs
Green means
distance, direction, and information.
Fluorescent yellow/green signs
school zones
diamond shape
Hazardous or unusual condition ahead.
Rectangle shaped
special laws and regulations
slow moving vehicle emblem
shown on tractors, machines, construction equipment.
The speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highway is
55 mph
The speed limit set for interstate highways is
70 mph
Vehicles require to stop before railroad crossing is
school buses, common carriers (taxi), vehicles carrying flammables.
use your turn signal at least — before the turn or lane change.
50 feet
passing bicycles leave at least
3 feet
parking on a downhill with curb
turn wheels towards the curb.
parking on a uphill with a curb
turn front wheels toward the edge of roadway.
No parking
15 feet from fire hydrant
20 feet from fire station driveway
50 feet from railroad crossings
designed to transport less than — passengers including driver.
16
yellow signs mean
General warnings
Red means
STOP (octagon)
Orange means
Construction and maintenance warnings
Black means (with white writing)
Regulatory signs
Green means
Distance,direction, and information
Fluorescent yellow-green means
School zones
Diamond shape
Hazardous or unusual condition ahead
Rectangular shape
Special laws and regulations
Slow-moving vehicle emblem
Shown on tractors, machinery, construction equipment
The speed limit on primary and secondary state and federal highway is_______
55 mph
The speed limit set for interstate highways is_____
70 mph
Vehicles require to stop before crossing and railroad is
School buses
Common carriers(taxi)
Vehicles carrying flammables
Use your turn signal at least _ feet before the turn or lane change
50
HOV lanes are for
Car pools and vehicles with more than one person in them.
Passing bicycles
Give 3ft!
Parking parallel to the curb
Must be 18ft away from the road
Parking on a downhill with a curb
Turn front wheels toward the curb
Parking on an uphill with a curb
Turn front wheel away from the curb
Parking downhill or uphill WITHOUT a curb
Turn front wheel toward the edge of the roadway
No parking
15 ft of a fire hydrant
20ft from fire station driveway
50ft from railroad crossings
Entering an interstate
Check for gap, adjust speed, merge
Exiting the interstate
Plan ahead, do not slow, slow in deceleration lane, be aware of two-way traffic
18-20 alcohol violations
1st- lose drivers license for a year
2nd- lose for two years
Under 21 BAC
250$ fine
Losing license for year
Public service work