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Vehicles must stop each time they come to an official state weighing scale in operation if the vehicle has a gross weight in excess of ______ pounds.
Vehicles must stop each time they come to an official state weighing scale in operation if the vehicle has a gross weight in excess of ______ pounds.
16,000
Most second division operators must carry a Medical Examiner's Certificate at all times while operating vehicles with gross weight of more than ______ pounds.
Most second division operators must carry a Medical Examiner's Certificate at all times while operating vehicles with gross weight of more than ______ pounds.
10,000
Except for those specifically exempted, all second division vehicles over 8,000 pounds must be safety inspected at least ______ each year.
Except for those specifically exempted, all second division vehicles over 8,000 pounds must be safety inspected at least ______ each year.
twice
Projecting roads extending four feet or more to the rear of a vehicle must be marked with a red flag during the day. At night or when visibility is poor, the vehicle must have a red light visible for at least ______ feet.
Projecting roads extending four feet or more to the rear of a vehicle must be marked with a red flag during the day. At night or when visibility is poor, the vehicle must have a red light visible for at least ______ feet.
If a straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes into a front-wheel skid, it will?
If a straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes into a front-wheel skid, it will?
Taken to keep awake, amphetamine pills are dangerous because they:
Taken to keep awake, amphetamine pills are dangerous because they:
Other than a semitrailer, the maximum length allowed for a second division vehicle with or without a load is ______ feet.
Other than a semitrailer, the maximum length allowed for a second division vehicle with or without a load is ______ feet.
Registration cards for second division vehicles must be carried in the vehicle at all times.
Registration cards for second division vehicles must be carried in the vehicle at all times.
Which of these would tell you that a shipment contains hazardous materials?
Which of these would tell you that a shipment contains hazardous materials?
You must park on the side of a level, straight, four-lane, divided highway. Where should you place the reflective triangles?
You must park on the side of a level, straight, four-lane, divided highway. Where should you place the reflective triangles?
The maximum legal height of a vehicle and load is ______.
The maximum legal height of a vehicle and load is ______.
Which of these statements about engine fires is true?
Which of these statements about engine fires is true?
A red and orange slow-moving vehicle emblem must be displayed four feet to 12 feet above the road surface on the rear of certain slow-moving vehicles.
A red and orange slow-moving vehicle emblem must be displayed four feet to 12 feet above the road surface on the rear of certain slow-moving vehicles.
Except for certain exempt vehicles, the maximum legal speed limit for vehicles having gross weight of more than 8,000 pounds is ______ miles per hour.
Except for certain exempt vehicles, the maximum legal speed limit for vehicles having gross weight of more than 8,000 pounds is ______ miles per hour.
Except for designated state and local highways where a greater width is permitted, the maximum width allowed for most vehicles is ______ feet.
Except for designated state and local highways where a greater width is permitted, the maximum width allowed for most vehicles is ______ feet.
Flashcards
Weight limit for weighing scale stop
Weight limit for weighing scale stop
Vehicles weighing over 16,000 pounds must stop at official weighing scales.
Medical Examiner's Certificate weight limit
Medical Examiner's Certificate weight limit
Second division operators of vehicles over 10,000 pounds need this certificate.
Safety inspection frequency
Safety inspection frequency
Most second division vehicles over 8,000 pounds need safety checks twice a year.
Road projections marking
Road projections marking
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Front-wheel skid response
Front-wheel skid response
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Amphetamine pill danger
Amphetamine pill danger
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Second division vehicle length
Second division vehicle length
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Registration cards required
Registration cards required
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Hazardous materials identification
Hazardous materials identification
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Parking triangle placement
Parking triangle placement
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Maximum vehicle height
Maximum vehicle height
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Engine fire prevention
Engine fire prevention
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Slow-moving vehicle emblem
Slow-moving vehicle emblem
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Maximum speed limit (over 8,000 pounds)
Maximum speed limit (over 8,000 pounds)
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Maximum vehicle width
Maximum vehicle width
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Study Notes
Weighing and Registration
- Vehicles over a gross weight of 16,000 pounds must stop at state weighing scales in operation.
- Second division operators operating vehicles over 10,000 pounds must carry a Medical Examiner's Certificate.
- Safety inspections are required for second division vehicles over 8,000 pounds at least twice each year.
- Registration cards for second division vehicles (excluding pole trailers and semitrailers) must be carried at all times.
Vehicle Dimensions and Safety
- Maximum length for a second division vehicle (not a semitrailer) is 42 feet.
- Maximum legal height for a vehicle and its load is 13 feet 6 inches.
- Most vehicles must not exceed a maximum width of 8 feet, unless specified for state and local highways.
Marking and Parking Regulations
- Projecting roads extending four feet or more behind a vehicle must be marked with a red flag or a red light visible for 500 feet.
- Reflective triangles should be placed within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, 100 feet to the rear, and 200 feet to the rear when parked on a divided highway.
Hazardous Materials and Emergency Responses
- A four-inch diamond-shaped label, hazardous materials placard, or hazard class name indicates a shipment contains hazardous materials.
- In case of engine fires, avoid opening the hood; use extinguishers through louvers or the radiator.
Slow Moving Vehicle Regulations
- A red and orange slow-moving vehicle emblem must be displayed 4 to 12 feet above the road surface on the rear of certain slow-moving vehicles and construction equipment.
Speed Limits
- The maximum legal speed limit for vehicles over 8,000 pounds is 55 miles per hour.
Drug Effects on Driving
- Amphetamines can impair coordination while providing a false sense of alertness, increasing accident risks.
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Test your knowledge on Class C vehicle regulations with these flashcards. Each card provides essential rules and weight restrictions that all operators should know. Perfect for anyone preparing for the non-CDL examination.