Class C Non CDL Flashcards
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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.

<p>500</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes into a front-wheel skid, it will?

<p>go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned</p> Signup and view all the answers

Taken to keep awake, amphetamine pills are dangerous because they:

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Other than a semitrailer, the maximum length allowed for a second division vehicle with or without a load is ______ feet.

<p>42</p> Signup and view all the answers

Registration cards for second division vehicles must be carried in the vehicle at all times.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these would tell you that a shipment contains hazardous materials?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must park on the side of a level, straight, four-lane, divided highway. Where should you place the reflective triangles?

<p>One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 200 feet to the rear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The maximum legal height of a vehicle and load is ______.

<p>13 feet 6 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements about engine fires is true?

<p>Avoid opening the hood, if possible (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>55</p> Signup and view all the answers

Except for designated state and local highways where a greater width is permitted, the maximum width allowed for most vehicles is ______ feet.

<p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Weight limit for weighing scale stop

Vehicles weighing over 16,000 pounds must stop at official weighing scales.

Medical Examiner's Certificate weight limit

Second division operators of vehicles over 10,000 pounds need this certificate.

Safety inspection frequency

Most second division vehicles over 8,000 pounds need safety checks twice a year.

Road projections marking

Projections on vehicles over 4 feet need red flags in the day and red lights at night, at least 500 feet visible.

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Front-wheel skid response

Straight vehicles (no trailer) in front-wheel skids go straight ahead, regardless of steering wheel position.

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Amphetamine pill danger

Amphetamines, used to stay awake, can be dangerous due to potential issues with health.

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Second division vehicle length

The maximum length for a second division vehicle (excluding semi-trailers) is 42 feet.

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Registration cards required

Registration cards for second division vehicles must be carried at all times.

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Hazardous materials identification

Multiple factors can indicate hazardous materials on a shipment.

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Parking triangle placement

Park on level highway and place one triangle within 10 feet, one at 100 feet, and one at 200 feet of the rear.

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Maximum vehicle height

The maximum legal height for a vehicle and load is 13 feet 6 inches.

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Engine fire prevention

Avoid opening the hood of a vehicle with engine fire, if possible.

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Slow-moving vehicle emblem

Certain slow-moving vehicles must display a red and orange emblem on rear.

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Maximum speed limit (over 8,000 pounds)

Most vehicles over 8,000 pounds have a maximum speed of 55 miles per hour.

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Maximum vehicle width

Most vehicles have a maximum width of 8 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.

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