CDL Washington State Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is required to drive any vehicle with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or more?

Regular driver's license

CDL (correct)

No special license needed

Learner's permit

How is GCWR determined if not provided by the manufacturer?

By adding the GVWR of both the power unit and the trailer.

Who is exempt from certain CDL requirements?

Farmers transporting equipment within 150 miles of the farm.

What type of license do you need to drive a school bus?

Class B CDL Signup and view all the answers

What endorsements are needed for a Class B CDL?

Passenger and air brake endorsement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum waiting period between getting your CLP and taking your skills test?

14 days Signup and view all the answers

When is it necessary to take the CDL skills test?

When upgrading classes, adding endorsements, or removing restrictions. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three parts of the CDL skills test?

The pre-inspection test, the basic control test, and the road test. Signup and view all the answers

For your first offense, what will disqualify you for a year?

Driving with a BAC of 0.04% or higher or other serious traffic violations. Signup and view all the answers

If a CMV is placarded for hazardous materials and an offense is committed, what are the consequences?

You will lose your CDL for three years for a first offense. Signup and view all the answers

If convicted of two serious traffic violations within three years, how long will you lose your license?

60 days Signup and view all the answers

If convicted of three serious traffic violations within three years, how long will you lose your license?

120 days Signup and view all the answers

What are considered serious traffic violations?

15 mph over the speed limit, reckless driving, using a phone while driving, improper lane change, and more. Signup and view all the answers

Do you need to inform your employer of traffic violations received in your personal vehicle?

True Signup and view all the answers

Can you lose your CDL for offenses committed in your personal vehicle?

True Signup and view all the answers

If your license is suspended, do you have to tell your employer?

Yes, within two business days. Signup and view all the answers

What is the illegal BAC threshold?

0.04% Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length for school buses?

40 feet Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length for auto stages?

46 feet including front and rear bumpers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum length for a single vehicle or trailer and combination, with or without load?

53 feet. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum width of any vehicle?

8 1/2 feet wide or 102 inches. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum height of any vehicle?

14 feet except for emergency vehicles. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum allowed weight per inch of tire width when concentrated on one tire?

600 pounds. Signup and view all the answers

What are the maximum weights for CMVs?

20,000 pounds on any single axle, 34,000 pounds on tandem axles less than 7 feet apart. Signup and view all the answers

When should vehicles carry chains?

While operating in any mountain pass or from November 1 to April 1 for vehicles over 10,000 GVWR. Signup and view all the answers

What is the max speed on the interstate?

60 mph for standard vehicles, 70 mph for auto stages. Signup and view all the answers

What is the max speed on County Roads?

50 mph. Signup and view all the answers

What is the max speed on city and town streets?

25 mph. Signup and view all the answers

What is the right lane rule?

Travel in the right lane except when preparing to pass or turn left. Signup and view all the answers

What is the left lane rule?

No vehicle over 10,000 pounds may be driven in the left-hand lane except when preparing for a left turn. Signup and view all the answers

What is the slow vehicle rule?

If driving slowly on a 2 lane highway with 5 or more vehicles behind, you must pull off the roadway. Signup and view all the answers

What are the hours of service rules for property carrying drivers?

Drive a max of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CDL Requirements and Definitions

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is necessary for operating vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,000 pounds or more.
For combination vehicles, a CDL is required if the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is 26,001 pounds or higher, provided the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is 10,001 pounds or more.
Vehicles designed to transport 16 or more people, including the driver, require a CDL.

GCWR Calculation

If the manufacturer does not provide GCWR, it is determined by adding the GVWR of both the power unit and the trailer.

Exemptions from CDL Requirements

Farmers are exempt when transporting farm equipment or products within 150 miles from the farm, provided the vehicle is operated by a farmer or employee and is not used for common carrier operations.
Firefighting vehicles, recreational vehicles (RVs), and military vehicles also have exemptions.

License Types and Endorsements

A Class B CDL is needed for certain larger vehicles.
Passenger and air brake endorsements must be obtained for specific vehicle operation.

Skills Test and Regulations

There is a minimum 14-day waiting period between obtaining a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and taking the CDL skills test.
The CDL skills test comprises three parts: pre-inspection test, basic control test, and road test.

Disqualifying Offenses

First offense disqualifications include operating with a BAC of .04% or higher, DUI, refusal of alcohol testing, leaving the scene of an accident, committing a felony, driving with a suspended CDL, or causing injury through negligent operation.
If operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) placarded for hazardous materials, a first offense results in a 3-year CDL disqualification, escalating to a lifetime disqualification for a second offense.

Serious Traffic Violations and Reporting

Conviction of two serious traffic violations within three years leads to a 60-day license suspension, while three violations result in a 120-day disqualification.
Serious traffic violations include excessive speeding, negligent driving, using a phone while driving, improper lane changes, and not possessing the correct CDL or endorsement.

Employer Notification Requirements

All traffic convictions must be reported to the employer within two business days, except for parking violations.
Offenses committed in a personal vehicle can lead to CDL loss.

Vehicle Dimensions and Weight Regulations

Maximum lengths: school buses (40 feet), auto stages (46 feet), single vehicles or trailers (53 feet), double trailers (61 feet), and truck-trailer combinations (75 feet).
Maximum vehicle width is 8.5 feet (102 inches) and maximum height is 14 feet, excluding emergency and utility vehicles.
Weight limits include 20,000 pounds on a single axle, 34,000 pounds on tandem axles (less than 7 feet apart), 40,000 pounds on three or more axles, and 80,000 pounds for a combination of vehicles.

Load and Hauling Regulations

Vehicles transporting poles, pipes, or machinery do not adhere to length limitations.
Red flags or lights are required for loads extending beyond vehicle dimensions.
A 6-inch freeboard must be maintained when hauling dirt, sand, or gravel, and load coverings are mandatory if freeboard is insufficient.

Speed Limitations and Lane Rules

Maximum speed limits: interstate (60 mph; 70 mph for auto stages), county roads (50 mph), and city streets (25 mph).
Heavy vehicles should operate in the right lane unless passing or turning left, and no vehicle above 10,000 pounds may use the left lane on limited access roadways.
Slow-moving vehicles must yield to five or more vehicles by pulling off the roadway when safe.

Hours of Service for Property-Carrying Drivers

Drivers may operate for a maximum of 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty and cannot exceed 14 hours on duty following a break.
There are limits of 60 hours in seven consecutive days or 70 hours in eight days, which can be reset with a 34-hour consecutive rest period.

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Test your knowledge on the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements and regulations specific to Washington State. These flashcards cover key terms like GVWR and GCWR, essential for all CDL applicants. Perfect for anyone preparing for their CDL exam.