FOR HIRE ENDORSEMENT 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔How do you determine the PSI required for your vehicle?
1. Use the PSI suggested on the sidewall of the tire
2. Inflate to the maximum PSI
3. Use the PSI suggested by the vehicle manufacturer
4. Inflate the tire until full - ✔✔3. Use the PSI suggested by the vehicle manufacturer
✔✔What is the for higher endorsement good for?
1. To operate a vehicle under 16,000 pounds and transport property
2. To operate a vehicle above 16,000 pounds but below 26,000, and/or to operate a
vehicle with 16 passengers or less
3. To operate a school bus
4. To transport 16 passengers or more - ✔✔2. To operate a vehicle above 16,000
pounds but below 26,000, and/or to operate a vehicle with 16 passengers or less
✔✔What are the unique requirements for flashing lights on a commercial bus, truck, and
trailer? - ✔✔The signal must be able to operate with the ignition on or off
✔✔How long will points stay active on your driver record?
1. 2 Years after conviction
2. 4 years after conviction
3. 6 years after conviction
4. 8 years after conviction - ✔✔1. 2 Years after conviction
✔✔For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle no more than? - ✔✔26,000
lbs
✔✔For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle that has a gross weight of? -
✔✔16,000 lbs
✔✔A for hire endorsement does not allow? - ✔✔Operation of Commercial Motor
Vehicles
✔✔If a car is traveling 55 mph what is the stopping distance? - ✔✔130-140 feet
✔✔Is drowsiness impaired driving? - ✔✔No drowsiness isn't
✔✔Driving while drowsy can? - ✔✔Increase risk for accidents, nationally 16.5 percent.
✔✔What vehicles must stop at a railroad crossing? - ✔✔School buses, vehicles w/
flammable content, and for hire drivers
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔How do you determine the PSI required for your vehicle?
1. Use the PSI suggested on the sidewall of the tire
2. Inflate to the maximum PSI
3. Use the PSI suggested by the vehicle manufacturer
4. Inflate the tire until full - ✔✔3. Use the PSI suggested by the vehicle manufacturer
✔✔What is the for higher endorsement good for?
1. To operate a vehicle under 16,000 pounds and transport property
2. To operate a vehicle above 16,000 pounds but below 26,000, and/or to operate a
vehicle with 16 passengers or less
3. To operate a school bus
4. To transport 16 passengers or more - ✔✔2. To operate a vehicle above 16,000
pounds but below 26,000, and/or to operate a vehicle with 16 passengers or less
✔✔What are the unique requirements for flashing lights on a commercial bus, truck, and
trailer? - ✔✔The signal must be able to operate with the ignition on or off
✔✔How long will points stay active on your driver record?
1. 2 Years after conviction
2. 4 years after conviction
3. 6 years after conviction
4. 8 years after conviction - ✔✔1. 2 Years after conviction
✔✔For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle no more than? - ✔✔26,000
lbs
✔✔For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle that has a gross weight of? -
✔✔16,000 lbs
✔✔A for hire endorsement does not allow? - ✔✔Operation of Commercial Motor
Vehicles
✔✔If a car is traveling 55 mph what is the stopping distance? - ✔✔130-140 feet
✔✔Is drowsiness impaired driving? - ✔✔No drowsiness isn't
✔✔Driving while drowsy can? - ✔✔Increase risk for accidents, nationally 16.5 percent.
✔✔What vehicles must stop at a railroad crossing? - ✔✔School buses, vehicles w/
flammable content, and for hire drivers
