Illinois Non CDL Vehicles: Class C
13 ft 6 in - ANS-What is the maximum height, including load, for all vehicles?
20,000 pounds on a single axle; 34,000 pounds on a tandem; and up to 80,000 on a 5-axle
combination, depending upon axle spacing. - ANS-What are the maximum weights for single,
tandem and 5-axle combinations?
500 ft in the dark - ANS-At what distance must warning flags, flares, or other approved warning
devices be visible?
70 mph - ANS-On a two lane roadway, what is the maximum legal speed limit for trucks with a
gross weight of 8,000 pounds or more?
Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown
When your speed has been reduced to approx. 5 mph below your safe speed release the
brakes. This brake application should last about three seconds
When your speed has increased to a safe speed, repeat both of the prior proper braking
techniques - ANS-What is the proper method of braking on long downhill grades?
Driver must stop the vehicle in a suitable place
Truck must remain standing until a part of the load is removed or shifted to comply with the law
Any material unloaded shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator - ANS-What are the
requirements for reducing overweight on vehicles?
Must display a red light to the rear of the load. It must be seen for at least 500 ft when it's dark -
ANS-How do you mark a load that projects 4 ft or more to the rear of the vehicle?
Second division vehicles carrying passengers for hire, any bus that meets all special
requirements - ANS-What type of vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings?
Shall not exceed 42 ft. Exceptions include the following:
Vehicles hauling pipes, poles, machinery or other structural objects that cannot be quickly taken
apart - ANS-What is the maximum length allowed for second division vehicles, empty or loaded?
What are the exceptions?
The drawbar or other connections must be strong enough to pull all the weight of the vehicle
being towed
13 ft 6 in - ANS-What is the maximum height, including load, for all vehicles?
20,000 pounds on a single axle; 34,000 pounds on a tandem; and up to 80,000 on a 5-axle
combination, depending upon axle spacing. - ANS-What are the maximum weights for single,
tandem and 5-axle combinations?
500 ft in the dark - ANS-At what distance must warning flags, flares, or other approved warning
devices be visible?
70 mph - ANS-On a two lane roadway, what is the maximum legal speed limit for trucks with a
gross weight of 8,000 pounds or more?
Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown
When your speed has been reduced to approx. 5 mph below your safe speed release the
brakes. This brake application should last about three seconds
When your speed has increased to a safe speed, repeat both of the prior proper braking
techniques - ANS-What is the proper method of braking on long downhill grades?
Driver must stop the vehicle in a suitable place
Truck must remain standing until a part of the load is removed or shifted to comply with the law
Any material unloaded shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator - ANS-What are the
requirements for reducing overweight on vehicles?
Must display a red light to the rear of the load. It must be seen for at least 500 ft when it's dark -
ANS-How do you mark a load that projects 4 ft or more to the rear of the vehicle?
Second division vehicles carrying passengers for hire, any bus that meets all special
requirements - ANS-What type of vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings?
Shall not exceed 42 ft. Exceptions include the following:
Vehicles hauling pipes, poles, machinery or other structural objects that cannot be quickly taken
apart - ANS-What is the maximum length allowed for second division vehicles, empty or loaded?
What are the exceptions?
The drawbar or other connections must be strong enough to pull all the weight of the vehicle
being towed
