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What is a Class C vehicle?
Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of more than 16,000 lbs but less than 26,001 lbs or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 lbs.
When are safety inspections required?
Every 6 months (twice a year).
Where must registration ID cards for second division vehicles be?
In the vehicle, carried by the driver, or carried by the person in control of the vehicle at all times.
What is the maximum height for all vehicles on all highways?
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At what weight must vehicles stop at any official weighing station?
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What is the maximum speed limit in Illinois on interstate highways where posted?
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Where must reflectors be placed near a disabled vehicle on divided highways?
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Why are amphetamines and other drugs considered dangerous?
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What happens in a front wheel skid?
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What should you do in case of a vehicle fire?
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What must a second division vehicle with a weight of 10,001 lbs or more carry?
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What are special equipment vehicle lights?
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Where must a slow moving emblem be placed?
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What are the requirements for rear lights on slow moving vehicles?
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What is a Class A vehicle?
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What is a Class B vehicle?
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What is a Class D vehicle?
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What is a Class L vehicle?
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What must be carried by the driver when required by the Motor Fuel Tax Law?
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What must intrastate carriers have on their motor vehicles?
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Study Notes
Class C Vehicle
- Defined as any motor vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 16,000 lbs and under 26,001 lbs, or towing another vehicle not exceeding 10,000 lbs.
Safety Inspections
- Required bi-annually, occurring every 6 months.
Registration ID Cards
- Must be present in the vehicle, held by the driver or individual controlling the vehicle at all times for second division vehicles, excluding pole trailers or semi-trailers.
Maximum Vehicle Height
- Legally set at 13 feet 6 inches across all highways.
Weigh Station Protocol
- Vehicles weighing 16,000 lbs or more must stop at official weighing stations.
Speed Limits in Illinois
- Maximum speed limit on interstate highways is 65 mph when posted.
Reflector Placement for Disabled Vehicles
- Reflectors must be placed as follows:
- 10 feet from the vehicle on the traffic side
- 100 feet from the vehicle towards approaching traffic
- 200 feet from the vehicle in line with approaching traffic
Effects of Amphetamines
- Dangerous as they create a false sense of alertness, keeping individuals awake when they might otherwise be tired.
Front Wheel Skid Behavior
- In a front wheel skid, the vehicle continues in a straight path despite steering inputs.
Vehicle Fire Response
- Turn off the vehicle immediately and avoid opening the hood unless necessary. Use an extinguisher through louvers, the radiator, or from underneath.
Medical Certificate Requirement
- Drivers of second division vehicles weighing over 10,001 lbs must always carry a medical examiner's certificate along with written test verification and road test verification.
Special Equipment Vehicle Lights
- Vehicles must have two front lights, positioned on each upper corner, visible from 500 ft.
Slow Moving Emblem Placement
- Must be displayed at the rear, 4 to 12 feet above the road surface, complying with IDOT specifications.
Rear Lights for Slow Moving Vehicles
- Must feature a flashing amber signal, visible from 500 ft in daylight, and can be activated during the day if necessary.
Class A Vehicles
- Any combination of motor vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more, provided the towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 lbs. This class allows operation of Class B, C, and D vehicles.
Class B Vehicles
- Defined as any single motor vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more or towing another vehicle not exceeding 10,000 lbs, permitting operation of Class C and D vehicles.
Class C Vehicles (Revisited)
- Class C also includes single motor vehicles with a GVWR of more than 16,000 lbs but below 26,001 lbs and allows towing of vehicles under 10,000 lbs, along with operation of Class D vehicles.
Class D Vehicles
- Includes any motor vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 lbs or less, except those needing a Class A license due to their GVWR exceeding 26,001 lbs.
Class L Vehicles
- Refers to any motor-driven cycle with a displacement of less than 150cc.
Class M Vehicles
- Comprised of motorcycles or any motor-driven cycles.
Motor Fuel Tax Law Compliance
- Drivers must carry a valid card or authorized reproduction in the vehicle cab.
Intrastate Carriers Regulations
- Must have identifying signs displayed on both sides of their vehicles, including trade name, permit number, and registration number, with specifications for letter size.
Tow Truck Identification
- Non-governmental tow trucks must display a sign on each side with the owner's name, address, and phone number, all in contrasting colors, with letters at least 2 inches tall.
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