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ILLINOIS NON-CDL CLASS C PRACTICE EXAM LATEST
VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 EDITION
Illinois Non-CDL Class C Practice Exam Questions
VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION & LICENSING
1. What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) range for a Class C Non-CDL
vehicle?
A) 8,000 to 16,000 pounds
B) 16,001 to 26,000 pounds
C) 26,001 to 33,000 pounds
D) Over 33,000 pounds
Answer: B — The Class C non-CDL range covers vehicles with a GVWR from 16,001
pounds up to and including 26,000 pounds .
2. Which license class is required for a vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 pounds?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class D
Answer: D — A Class D license covers passenger vehicles with a GVWR of 16,000
pounds or less .
3. What is the maximum length a Non-CDL Class C driver may operate?
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A) 35 feet
B) 40 feet
C) 42 feet
D) 48 feet
Answer: C — The maximum length is 42 feet for Class C vehicles .
SAFETY INSPECTIONS
4. How often are safety inspections required for Non-CDL vehicles?
A) Every 3 months
B) Every 6 months
C) Every 12 months
D) Only when transferring ownership
Answer: B — Safety inspections are required every 6 months for most second division
vehicles .
5. Where should registration ID cards for second division vehicles be held?
A) In the vehicle, on the driver, or person in control
B) At the company headquarters
C) With the vehicle owner only
D) In a secure off-site location
Answer: A — Registration ID cards must be in the vehicle, carried by the driver or person
in control .
VEHICLE SIZE & WEIGHT LIMITS
6. What is the maximum height, including load, for all vehicles on Illinois highways?
A) 12 feet 6 inches
B) 13 feet 6 inches
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C) 14 feet
D) 14 feet 6 inches
Answer: B — The maximum height is 13 feet 6 inches, including load .
7. What is the maximum width for most vehicles?
A) 7 feet
B) 8 feet
C) 8 feet 6 inches
D) 9 feet
Answer: B — The maximum width is 8 feet (8'6" on Class I & II roads) .
8. What is the maximum weight limit on a single axle?
A) 16,000 pounds
B) 18,000 pounds
C) 20,000 pounds
D) 34,000 pounds
Answer: C — The maximum single axle weight is 20,000 pounds on designated state
and local streets .
9. What is the maximum weight for a tandem axle?
A) 20,000 pounds
B) 34,000 pounds
C) 40,000 pounds
D) 80,000 pounds
Answer: B — The maximum tandem axle weight is 34,000 pounds .
10. All vehicles weighing what amount or more must stop at any official weighing
station?
A) 8,000 pounds
B) 16,000 pounds
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C) 26,000 pounds
D) 10,000 pounds
Answer: B — Vehicles weighing 16,000 pounds or more must stop at weigh stations .
SPEED LIMITS
11. What is the maximum speed limit on interstate highways in Illinois?
A) 55 mph
B) 60 mph
C) 65 mph
D) 70 mph
Answer: D — 70 mph on interstate highways; 55 mph on most other highways .
12. What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles with a gross weight of 8,000
pounds or more?
A) 55 mph
B) 60 mph
C) 65 mph
D) 70 mph
Answer: D — 70 mph for vehicles with a gross weight of 8,000 lbs or more .
RAILROAD CROSSINGS
13. Which Non-CDL Class C drivers must stop at railroad crossings?
A) All drivers of vehicles over 16,000 lbs
B) School bus drivers, any second division vehicle carrying passengers, any second
division vehicles carrying hazardous materials
C) Only commercial vehicles
D) All vehicles towing trailers
ILLINOIS NON-CDL CLASS C PRACTICE EXAM LATEST
VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 EDITION
Illinois Non-CDL Class C Practice Exam Questions
VEHICLE CLASSIFICATION & LICENSING
1. What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) range for a Class C Non-CDL
vehicle?
A) 8,000 to 16,000 pounds
B) 16,001 to 26,000 pounds
C) 26,001 to 33,000 pounds
D) Over 33,000 pounds
Answer: B — The Class C non-CDL range covers vehicles with a GVWR from 16,001
pounds up to and including 26,000 pounds .
2. Which license class is required for a vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 pounds?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class D
Answer: D — A Class D license covers passenger vehicles with a GVWR of 16,000
pounds or less .
3. What is the maximum length a Non-CDL Class C driver may operate?
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A) 35 feet
B) 40 feet
C) 42 feet
D) 48 feet
Answer: C — The maximum length is 42 feet for Class C vehicles .
SAFETY INSPECTIONS
4. How often are safety inspections required for Non-CDL vehicles?
A) Every 3 months
B) Every 6 months
C) Every 12 months
D) Only when transferring ownership
Answer: B — Safety inspections are required every 6 months for most second division
vehicles .
5. Where should registration ID cards for second division vehicles be held?
A) In the vehicle, on the driver, or person in control
B) At the company headquarters
C) With the vehicle owner only
D) In a secure off-site location
Answer: A — Registration ID cards must be in the vehicle, carried by the driver or person
in control .
VEHICLE SIZE & WEIGHT LIMITS
6. What is the maximum height, including load, for all vehicles on Illinois highways?
A) 12 feet 6 inches
B) 13 feet 6 inches
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C) 14 feet
D) 14 feet 6 inches
Answer: B — The maximum height is 13 feet 6 inches, including load .
7. What is the maximum width for most vehicles?
A) 7 feet
B) 8 feet
C) 8 feet 6 inches
D) 9 feet
Answer: B — The maximum width is 8 feet (8'6" on Class I & II roads) .
8. What is the maximum weight limit on a single axle?
A) 16,000 pounds
B) 18,000 pounds
C) 20,000 pounds
D) 34,000 pounds
Answer: C — The maximum single axle weight is 20,000 pounds on designated state
and local streets .
9. What is the maximum weight for a tandem axle?
A) 20,000 pounds
B) 34,000 pounds
C) 40,000 pounds
D) 80,000 pounds
Answer: B — The maximum tandem axle weight is 34,000 pounds .
10. All vehicles weighing what amount or more must stop at any official weighing
station?
A) 8,000 pounds
B) 16,000 pounds
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C) 26,000 pounds
D) 10,000 pounds
Answer: B — Vehicles weighing 16,000 pounds or more must stop at weigh stations .
SPEED LIMITS
11. What is the maximum speed limit on interstate highways in Illinois?
A) 55 mph
B) 60 mph
C) 65 mph
D) 70 mph
Answer: D — 70 mph on interstate highways; 55 mph on most other highways .
12. What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles with a gross weight of 8,000
pounds or more?
A) 55 mph
B) 60 mph
C) 65 mph
D) 70 mph
Answer: D — 70 mph for vehicles with a gross weight of 8,000 lbs or more .
RAILROAD CROSSINGS
13. Which Non-CDL Class C drivers must stop at railroad crossings?
A) All drivers of vehicles over 16,000 lbs
B) School bus drivers, any second division vehicle carrying passengers, any second
division vehicles carrying hazardous materials
C) Only commercial vehicles
D) All vehicles towing trailers
