INDIANA FOR-HIRE ENDORSEMENT PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS | SPEED LIMITS, AXLE WEIGHTS,
TIRE SAFETY & DRIVING LAWS
1. What is the maximum height of a vehicle that may be operated in
Indiana without a special permit?
A) 12 ft 0 in
B) 13 ft 6 in
C) 14 ft 0 in
D) 15 ft 0 in
Correct Answer: B – The maximum height allowed is 13 feet 6 inches.
2. What is the maximum length of any single vehicle in Indiana?
A) 35 ft
B) 40 ft
C) 45 ft
D) 50 ft
Correct Answer: B – The maximum length is 40 feet.
3. What is the maximum individual axle weight allowed?
A) 18,000 lbs
B) 20,000 lbs
C) 22,000 lbs
D) 24,000 lbs
Correct Answer: B – The maximum individual axle weight is 20,000 lbs.
4. What is the maximum wheel weight limit?
A) 600 lbs per inch of tire rim
,B) 700 lbs per inch of tire rim
C) 800 lbs per inch of tire rim
D) 900 lbs per inch of tire rim
Correct Answer: C – The maximum wheel weight is 800 lbs per inch of
tire rim.
5. What is the maximum tandem axle weight allowed?
A) 30,000 lbs
B) 32,000 lbs
C) 34,000 lbs
D) 36,000 lbs
Correct Answer: C – The maximum tandem axle weight is 34,000 lbs.
6. Speeding increases which of the following?
A) Fuel efficiency only
B) Stopping distance, airbag effectiveness, and damage
C) Engine performance only
D) Tire tread life
Correct Answer: B – Speeding increases stopping distance, reduces
airbag effectiveness, and increases damage in crashes.
7. A truck, bus, or tractor-trailer disabled on the side of the road must
display which warning devices?
A) Reflective triangles or flares
B) Flashing headlights only
C) Orange cones
D) A white flag
Correct Answer: A – Disabled vehicles must display reflective triangles
or flares.
,8. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a for-hire
endorsement in Indiana?
A) 16 years
B) 17 years
C) 18 years
D) 21 years
Correct Answer: C – Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
9. How long must an applicant have held a valid driver's license before
applying for a for-hire endorsement?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Correct Answer: B – The applicant must have held a valid license for
more than one year.
10. A for-hire endorsement does NOT allow the holder to operate
what type of vehicle?
A) A vehicle transporting property for hire
B) A vehicle transporting passengers for hire
C) A commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
D) A vehicle with a gross weight of 16,000 lbs
Correct Answer: C – A for-hire endorsement does not allow operation
of a commercial motor vehicle.
11. A for-hire endorsement may be issued to Indiana residents who
are at least 18 and have held a valid driver's license for how long?
A) At least 6 months
B) At least 1 year
, C) At least 2 years
D) At least 3 years
Correct Answer: B – More than one year is required.
12. What gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) triggers the requirement
for a for-hire endorsement when transporting property?
A) At least 10,000 lbs
B) At least 16,000 lbs
C) At least 20,000 lbs
D) At least 26,000 lbs
Correct Answer: B – The vehicle must be registered at 16,000 lbs or
more.
13. What is the upper GVWR limit for a vehicle requiring a for-hire
endorsement when transporting property?
A) 20,000 lbs
B) 24,000 lbs
C) 26,000 lbs
D) 30,000 lbs
Correct Answer: C – The GVWR must be not more than 26,000 pounds.
14. A vehicle designed to transport how many passengers (including
driver) for-hire requires a for-hire endorsement?
A) 8 or more
B) 10 or more
C) Less than 16
D) 16 or more
Correct Answer: C – Vehicles designed to transport less than 16
passengers including the driver.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS | SPEED LIMITS, AXLE WEIGHTS,
TIRE SAFETY & DRIVING LAWS
1. What is the maximum height of a vehicle that may be operated in
Indiana without a special permit?
A) 12 ft 0 in
B) 13 ft 6 in
C) 14 ft 0 in
D) 15 ft 0 in
Correct Answer: B – The maximum height allowed is 13 feet 6 inches.
2. What is the maximum length of any single vehicle in Indiana?
A) 35 ft
B) 40 ft
C) 45 ft
D) 50 ft
Correct Answer: B – The maximum length is 40 feet.
3. What is the maximum individual axle weight allowed?
A) 18,000 lbs
B) 20,000 lbs
C) 22,000 lbs
D) 24,000 lbs
Correct Answer: B – The maximum individual axle weight is 20,000 lbs.
4. What is the maximum wheel weight limit?
A) 600 lbs per inch of tire rim
,B) 700 lbs per inch of tire rim
C) 800 lbs per inch of tire rim
D) 900 lbs per inch of tire rim
Correct Answer: C – The maximum wheel weight is 800 lbs per inch of
tire rim.
5. What is the maximum tandem axle weight allowed?
A) 30,000 lbs
B) 32,000 lbs
C) 34,000 lbs
D) 36,000 lbs
Correct Answer: C – The maximum tandem axle weight is 34,000 lbs.
6. Speeding increases which of the following?
A) Fuel efficiency only
B) Stopping distance, airbag effectiveness, and damage
C) Engine performance only
D) Tire tread life
Correct Answer: B – Speeding increases stopping distance, reduces
airbag effectiveness, and increases damage in crashes.
7. A truck, bus, or tractor-trailer disabled on the side of the road must
display which warning devices?
A) Reflective triangles or flares
B) Flashing headlights only
C) Orange cones
D) A white flag
Correct Answer: A – Disabled vehicles must display reflective triangles
or flares.
,8. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a for-hire
endorsement in Indiana?
A) 16 years
B) 17 years
C) 18 years
D) 21 years
Correct Answer: C – Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
9. How long must an applicant have held a valid driver's license before
applying for a for-hire endorsement?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Correct Answer: B – The applicant must have held a valid license for
more than one year.
10. A for-hire endorsement does NOT allow the holder to operate
what type of vehicle?
A) A vehicle transporting property for hire
B) A vehicle transporting passengers for hire
C) A commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
D) A vehicle with a gross weight of 16,000 lbs
Correct Answer: C – A for-hire endorsement does not allow operation
of a commercial motor vehicle.
11. A for-hire endorsement may be issued to Indiana residents who
are at least 18 and have held a valid driver's license for how long?
A) At least 6 months
B) At least 1 year
, C) At least 2 years
D) At least 3 years
Correct Answer: B – More than one year is required.
12. What gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) triggers the requirement
for a for-hire endorsement when transporting property?
A) At least 10,000 lbs
B) At least 16,000 lbs
C) At least 20,000 lbs
D) At least 26,000 lbs
Correct Answer: B – The vehicle must be registered at 16,000 lbs or
more.
13. What is the upper GVWR limit for a vehicle requiring a for-hire
endorsement when transporting property?
A) 20,000 lbs
B) 24,000 lbs
C) 26,000 lbs
D) 30,000 lbs
Correct Answer: C – The GVWR must be not more than 26,000 pounds.
14. A vehicle designed to transport how many passengers (including
driver) for-hire requires a for-hire endorsement?
A) 8 or more
B) 10 or more
C) Less than 16
D) 16 or more
Correct Answer: C – Vehicles designed to transport less than 16
passengers including the driver.
