Non-CDL Class C Practice Test
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What is the lighting equipment required for second division or combination vehicles longer than 25 feet and/or wider than 80 inches?

  • One light must be on each upper-front corner (correct)
  • Two yellow or amber lights on the front (correct)
  • Three red lights on the rear in a horizontal line (correct)
  • Two red reflectors on the rear of the vehicle (correct)

What is the maximum width for most vehicles?

8 feet

What is the proper method for braking on long downhill grades?

Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a slowdown and release when speed is roughly 5 mph below safe speed.

What are the laws that apply to one vehicle towing another?

<p>The drawbar must be strong enough and cannot exceed 15 feet; must couple with safety chains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the maximum weights for single, tandem, and 5-axle combinations?

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

What is the maximum length allowed for second division vehicles, and what are the exceptions?

<p>42 feet, except for vehicles hauling poles or machinery, which can be 80 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what distance must warning flags, flares, or other approved warning devices be visible?

<p>500 feet in the dark</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements for reducing overweight on vehicles?

<p>The driver must stop the vehicle and the truck must remain standing until excess load is removed or shifted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings?

<p>Second division vehicles carrying passengers for hire and those required to carry hazardous materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum height, including load, for all vehicles?

<p>The specific height limit is not provided in the content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Vehicle length (max)

Most vehicles have a maximum length of 42 feet; exceptions exist for some objects.

Vehicle width (max)

Most vehicles, including second division, have a maximum width of 8 feet.

Vehicle height (max)

Height limitations include the load; specific maximum heights exist for all vehicles.

Lighting equipment for large vehicles

Essential for vehicles exceeding 25 feet/80 inches: two yellow/amber lights front, three red lights rear in horizontal line plus two reflectors at lower corners.

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Towing Length

Maximum length between towing vehicles is 15 feet.

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Towing safety equipment

Strong enough safety chains/cables are needed for the towed weight.

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Towing passenger restrictions

Passengers are forbidden in towed vehicles, except in specific cases.

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Single axle weight limit

Maximum weight allowed on a single axle is 20,000 pounds.

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Tandem axle weight limit

Maximum weight allowed on a tandem axle is 34,000 pounds.

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5-axle weight limit

Maximum weight for 5-axle combinations up to 80,000 pounds (adjustable depending on axle spacing).

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Braking Downhill

Apply brakes until speed slows down, release brakes once within 5 mph below safe speed, with repeated application as needed when speed rises.

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Warning devices visibility

Vehicles must have warning devices visible for 500 feet at night via flares, lanterns or reflectors

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Overweight vehicle regulations

Vehicles need to stop and fix the excess baggage or load before going ahead and any driver or owner can be arrested, with reductions in tolerance for overweight exceeding 80,000 pounds.

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Railroad crossing stops

Specific vehicles (passengers, buses, hazardous materials) must stop at railroad crossings; within 50 feet to not less than 15 feet from nearest rail.

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Drawbars

Drawbars need to be adequate for the load.

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Extra Load on Vehicles

Vehicles have limited lengths, with extra loads possible under specific conditions.

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Objects length extension

Objects such as pipes or poles can be extended up to 80 feet under specific conditions.

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Railroad crossing stops

Passenger-carrying vehicles must stop at railroad crossings, within 50 feet, but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail.

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Study Notes

Lighting Equipment for Vehicles

  • Required for second division or combination vehicles longer than 25 feet or wider than 80 inches.
  • Front: Two yellow or amber lights at upper-front corners, visible from 500 feet.
  • Rear: Three red lights in horizontal line, visible from 500 feet; two red reflectors at lower corners, one within 12 inches from each corner.

Maximum Vehicle Width

  • Most vehicles, including second division vehicles, have a maximum width of 8 feet.

Braking on Long Downhill Grades

  • Apply brakes to achieve a noticeable slowdown.
  • Release brakes when speed is approximately 5 mph below the safe speed.
  • Brake application duration should be about 3 seconds; repeat as needed when speed increases.

Towing Laws

  • Drawbars must be strong enough for the towed weight; maximum length between vehicles is 15 feet.
  • Safety chains or cables required to prevent separation; must be strong enough to support the towed vehicle.
  • Passengers prohibited in towed vehicles unless specific exceptions apply.

Weight Limits

  • Single axle: maximum 20,000 pounds.
  • Tandem axle: maximum 34,000 pounds.
  • 5-axle combinations: up to 80,000 pounds, depending on axle spacing.

Vehicle Length Restrictions

  • Maximum length for most vehicles is 42 feet, regardless of load, with exceptions for certain structural objects.
  • Objects such as pipes or poles can extend up to 80 feet under specific conditions.

Warning Devices Visibility

  • Vehicles must carry warning devices (flares, lanterns, or reflectors) that are visible for 500 feet at night.

Overweight Vehicle Regulations

  • Vehicles must stop to remove or shift excess load to comply with weight laws.
  • Owners or drivers held responsible for unloaded materials; potential arrests for overweight violations.
  • Tolerance for arrests based on weight over limits; reduced for vehicles exceeding 80,000 pounds.

Railroad Crossing Stops

  • Specific vehicles (passenger-carrying second division vehicles, certain buses, and those carrying hazardous materials) must stop at all railroad crossings.
  • Required to stop within 50 feet, but no less than 15 feet from the nearest rail.
  • Drivers must listen and look for trains before proceeding.

Maximum Vehicle Height

  • Height restrictions include the load; specific maximum height values are set for all vehicles.

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Prepare for your Non-CDL Class C driving test with this practice quiz focused on lighting equipment requirements for larger vehicles. Test your knowledge about the necessary safety equipment to ensure compliance. Ace your exam by understanding the specifics of vehicle lighting regulations.

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