CLASS C LICENSE|QUESTION WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are the maximum weights for single, tandem and 5-axle combinations? -
✔️✔️On non-designated streets and highways the limit is 20,000 pounds on a
single axle;
34,000 pounds on a tandem; and up to 80,000 pounds on a 5-axle combination.
What is the maximum length allowed for second division vehicles, empty or
loaded? - ✔️✔️42 feet
Exceptions for maximum length allowed for second division vehicles, empty or
loaded? - ✔️✔️Vehicles hauling pipes, poles, machinery or other structural objects
that cannot
be quickly taken apart.
However, the length of these objects may not exceed 80 feet, except for public
utility emergency repairs or for those holding special permits.
These vehicles
are not allowed to operate when it is dark or on Saturdays, Sundays and legal
holidays.
At what distance must warning flags, flares or other approved warning devices be
visible? - ✔️✔️500 feet in the dark
What are the requirements for reducing overweight on vehicles? - ✔️✔️✗ the
driver must stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
, ✗ the 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.
✗ the driver or owner shall be arrested by the officer who finds the vehicle
overweight.
No arrest ticket will be issued if the overweight is 2,000 pounds or less and the
driver or owner shifts or removes the excess. This arrest tolerance is reduced to
1,000 pounds for vehicle combinations having a registered weight in excess of
80,000 pounds. Special permission to move those vehicles exceeding maximum
size
and weight limits may be obtained from IDOT.
What types of vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings? - ✔️✔️any second
division vehicle carrying passengers for hire
any bus that meets
all the special requirements for school buses
and second division vehicles required to be
placarded by federal and state law for carrying hazardous materials
How do you mark a load that projects 4 feet or more to the rear of the vehicle? -
✔️✔️must display a red light
ANSWERS
What are the maximum weights for single, tandem and 5-axle combinations? -
✔️✔️On non-designated streets and highways the limit is 20,000 pounds on a
single axle;
34,000 pounds on a tandem; and up to 80,000 pounds on a 5-axle combination.
What is the maximum length allowed for second division vehicles, empty or
loaded? - ✔️✔️42 feet
Exceptions for maximum length allowed for second division vehicles, empty or
loaded? - ✔️✔️Vehicles hauling pipes, poles, machinery or other structural objects
that cannot
be quickly taken apart.
However, the length of these objects may not exceed 80 feet, except for public
utility emergency repairs or for those holding special permits.
These vehicles
are not allowed to operate when it is dark or on Saturdays, Sundays and legal
holidays.
At what distance must warning flags, flares or other approved warning devices be
visible? - ✔️✔️500 feet in the dark
What are the requirements for reducing overweight on vehicles? - ✔️✔️✗ the
driver must stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
, ✗ the 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.
✗ the driver or owner shall be arrested by the officer who finds the vehicle
overweight.
No arrest ticket will be issued if the overweight is 2,000 pounds or less and the
driver or owner shifts or removes the excess. This arrest tolerance is reduced to
1,000 pounds for vehicle combinations having a registered weight in excess of
80,000 pounds. Special permission to move those vehicles exceeding maximum
size
and weight limits may be obtained from IDOT.
What types of vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings? - ✔️✔️any second
division vehicle carrying passengers for hire
any bus that meets
all the special requirements for school buses
and second division vehicles required to be
placarded by federal and state law for carrying hazardous materials
How do you mark a load that projects 4 feet or more to the rear of the vehicle? -
✔️✔️must display a red light
