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What is the definition of a commercial vehicle?

  • A vehicle with a GCWR of 25,000 or more
  • Any vehicle designed to transport 16 or more people
  • A vehicle transporting hazardous materials
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Which operators are exempt from obtaining a CDL?

  • Recreational vehicles
  • Firefighting equipment operators
  • Farmers
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What are the special vehicle requirements?

    Be 21 or older, have Illinois drivers license for 3 years, and no major offenses.

    Requirements for child care vehicles include being ______ or older and having an Illinois driver's license for ______ years.

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    What is the definition of a Commercial Vehicle?

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

    Which operators are exempt from obtaining a CDL?

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

    What are special vehicle requirements?

    <p>Be 21 or older, have an Illinois driver’s license for 3 years, not been convicted of any major offenses involving a vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements for child care vehicles?

    <p>Be 21 or older, have an Illinois driver’s license for 3 years, not been convicted of any major offenses involving a vehicle, have not been convicted of two or more serious traffic offenses in a one year period, demonstrates physical fitness to operate through medical exam.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required to drive a school bus?

    <p>CDL with valid school bus permit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Second Division Vehicle?

    <p>Designed for more than 10 people, designed or used as living quarters, designed for hauling freight or cargo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Class M refer to?

    <p>Any motorcycle or motor driven cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Class L refer to?

    <p>Any motor-driven cycle with less than 150cc displacement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Class D encompass?

    <p>Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 lb or less.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Class C represent?

    <p>Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of more than 16,000 lb but less than 26,001 lb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Class B indicate?

    <p>Any motor vehicle with a GCWR of more than 26,001 lb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Class A mean?

    <p>Any motor vehicle with a GCWR of more than 26,001 lb or any vehicle towing another over 10,000 lb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vehicles are exempt from safety inspection requirements?

    <p>Gross weight of 8,000 lb or less, farm machinery, vehicles owned and operated by the City of Chicago, vehicles owned and operated by the Federal Government, trailers weighing 5,000 lb or less, recreational vehicles, out of state vehicles, specialized vehicles designated by statute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for registration ID cards?

    <p>Required for all Second Division vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vehicle length limit for Class 1 state or local highway?

    <p>No overall length limit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vehicle length limit for Class 2 state or local highway?

    <p>No overall length limit, but allowable wheelbase for truck tractor-semitrailer combos is 55ft and truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer is 65ft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vehicle length limit for Class 3 state or local highway?

    <p>55ft for truck tractor-semitrailer, all other vehicle combos limited to below 60ft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vehicle length limit for non-designated local streets and highways?

    <p>55ft for truck tractor-semitrailer, all other vehicle combos limited to below 60ft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the width requirements on roadways?

    <p>Maximum 8ft on most roads except for Class 1 and 2 highways where it's 8ft 6'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the general length requirements for vehicles?

    <p>No vehicle with or without a load, other than a semitrailer, shall exceed a length of 42 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the general height requirements for vehicles?

    <p>The maximum height for all vehicles on all highways is 13 feet, 6 inches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the general weight requirements?

    <p>20,000 pounds on a single axle; 34,000 pounds on a tandem; and up to 80,000 pounds on a 5-axle combination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weighing requirement for vehicles with a gross weight over 16,000 lb?

    <p>Any vehicle with a gross weight of over 16,000 lb must stop at an official weighing station.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements if one is driving an overweight vehicle?

    <p>The driver must stop in a suitable place, truck must remain standing until the load is removed or shifted until no longer overweight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Commercial Vehicle Definition

    • A commercial vehicle includes a combination or single vehicle with a Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs or more.
    • It also includes any vehicle designed to transport 16 or more people (including the driver) or any vehicle placarded for hazardous materials.

    CDL Exemptions

    • Operators exempt from obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) include recreational vehicle drivers, military vehicle operators, emergency snow removal personnel, firefighters, and farmers.

    Special Vehicle Requirements

    • Requires operators to be at least 21 years old.
    • Must hold an Illinois driver’s license for a minimum of three years.
    • No major vehicle offense convictions.

    Child Care Vehicle Requirements

    • Operators must be 21 years or older.
    • Illinois driver’s license for three years.
    • No major offense convictions and not more than one serious traffic offense in a year.
    • Must pass a medical examination demonstrating physical fitness.

    School Bus Requirements

    • Drivers need a valid CDL with a school bus endorsement permit.

    Second Division Vehicle Definition

    • Designed for more than 10 people, used as living quarters, or for hauling freight/cargo.

    Motorcycle Classifications

    • Class M covers any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle.
    • Class L includes any motor-driven cycle with a displacement of less than 150cc.

    Motor Vehicle Classes

    • Class D: Motor vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 16,000 lbs or less.
    • Class C: Vehicles with a GVWR exceeding 16,000 lbs but below 26,001 lbs, or towing another vehicle under 10,000 lbs.
    • Class B: Vehicles with a GCWR over 26,001 lbs or towing others under 10,000 lbs.
    • Class A: Vehicles with a GCWR over 26,001 lbs towing another vehicle over 10,000 lbs.

    Safety Inspection Exemptions

    • Vehicles with a gross weight of 8,000 lbs or less are exempt.
    • Other exemptions include farm machinery, specific governmental vehicles, trailers under 5,000 lbs, and recreational vehicles.

    Registration ID Card Requirements

    • All Second Division vehicles must possess a valid registration ID card.

    Vehicle Length Limits

    • Class 1 highways have no length limit.
    • Class 2 highways have no overall length limit but restrict truck tractor-semitrailer combos to 55 ft and truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer to 65 ft.
    • Class 3 highways limit truck tractors to 55 ft, other combinations below 60 ft.

    Width and General Dimensions

    • Maximum width on most roads is 8 ft, and 8 ft 6 in for Class 1 and 2 highways.
    • Vehicles should not exceed a length of 42 ft; exceptions for certain hauls allow lengths up to 80 ft.
    • Maximum height on highways is 13 ft 6 in, including load.

    Weight Restrictions

    • Weight limits include 20,000 lbs on a single axle, 34,000 lbs on a tandem, and up to 80,000 lbs on a 5-axle combination.

    Weighing Requirements

    • Vehicles grossing over 16,000 lbs must stop at official weighing stations.

    Overweight Vehicle Regulations

    • The vehicle must stop in a suitable location, with the truck remaining until the load is adjusted or removed. Non-compliance could lead to arrest.

    Exceptions to Width, Length, Height, and Weight Rules

    • Specific exceptions apply to standard rules regarding vehicle dimensions and weight limitations.

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    Test your knowledge on commercial vehicle definitions and exceptions for obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). This quiz covers essential terms and laws related to Class C vehicles. Perfect for aspiring drivers and those preparing for the CDL written test.

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