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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.
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.
10,000
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.
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If a straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes into a front-wheel skid, it will?
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Taken to keep awake, amphetamine pills are dangerous because they:
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Other than a semitrailer, the maximum length allowed for a second division vehicle with or without a load is ______ feet.
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Registration cards for second division vehicles must be carried in the vehicle at all times.
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Which of these would tell you that a shipment contains hazardous materials?
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You must park on the side of a level, straight, four-lane, divided highway. Where should you place the reflective triangles?
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The maximum legal height of a vehicle and load is ______.
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Which of these statements about engine fires is true?
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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.
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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.
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Except for designated state and local highways where a greater width is permitted, the maximum width allowed for most vehicles is ______ feet.
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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.
