ILLINOIS CLASS B NON-CDL TEST QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS.

ILLINOIS CLASS B NON-CDL TEST QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS. “What is a class C vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER any motor vehicle with a GVWR of more that 16,000lbs but less than 26,001lbs or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000lbs" "Slow moving emblem must be placed - CORRECT ANSWER at the rear of the vehicle 4ft-12ft above the road surface, emblem must meet IDOT specs" "Rear lights for slow moving vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER when required a flashing amber signal must be mounted as high as possible to the base of the vehicle and be visible for at least 500ft in normal sunlight, the slashing amber signal light also may be lighted during daylight hours." "Class A vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER Any combination of motor vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, providing the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also allows for operation of Class B, C and D vehicles" "Class B vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER Any single motor vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also allows for operation of class C and D vehicles." "Class C vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER Any single motor vehicle with a GVWR of more than 16,000 pounds, but less than 26,001 pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also allows for operation of class D vehicles." "Class D vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 pounds or less (except those requiring a class A license due to a GVWR of over 26,001 pounds)" "Class L vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER Any motor-driven cycle less than 150cc displacement" "Class M vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER Any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle" "When required by the Motor Fuel Tax Law - CORRECT ANSWER a valid card or an authorized reproduction of it must be carried in the cab of the vehicle or carried by the driver." "trailers with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less require - CORRECT ANSWER -2 red reflectors on the rear 12 inches from each lower corner and visible for 300 feet in headlight beams -right and left electric turn singles on the front and rear visible from 300 feet." "flares, lanterns or reflectors - CORRECT ANSWER 3 liquid-burning flares, 3 red electric lanterns or 3 portable red emergency reflectors which are visible for 500ft in the dark" "Fusees - CORRECT ANSWER 3 red burning 15 min fusees are required of red electric lanterns are not carried" "flags or reflectors - CORRECT ANSWER 2 red cloth flags at least 12 inches square with standards for support flags" "Slow moving vehicles must drive in the - CORRECT ANSWER right hand lane" "Maximum speed limit on most other highways is - CORRECT ANSWER 55mph" "Bus Width Exemption - CORRECT ANSWER Buses operating within the limits of cities and villages located in counties with populations of 500,000 or more. Maximum widths may be up to 9 feet; however, no vehicle wider than 8 feet, 8 inches may be operated on interstate highways in those counties." "Length - CORRECT ANSWER No vehicle with or without a load, other than a semitrailer, shall exceed a length of 42 feet." "Length Exception - CORRECT ANSWER Exceptions are 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." "Height - CORRECT ANSWER The maximum height for all vehicles on all highways is 13 feet, 6 inches, including load, from the underside of the tire to the top of the vehicle." "Non-flammable safety flags on divided highways - CORRECT ANSWER One must be placed 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle. A second one must be placed 100 feet to the rear of the vehicle." "Non-flammable safety flags on all roadways other than divided highways - CORRECT ANSWER One must be placed 100 feet to the front of the vehicle and a second one must be placed 100 feet to the rear of the vehicle" "Towed Vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER -The drawbar or other connections must be strong enough to pull all the weight of the vehicle being towed. -The drawbar or other connections may not exceed 15 feet from one vehicle to the other. This does not include the connection between two vehicles transporting poles, pipes, machinery or other objects that cannot be taken apart easily. -A drawbar must be used to tow a vehicle on any controlled-access highway or on a roadway outside a business, residential or suburban district. -Each towed vehicle must be coupled with two safety chains or cables to the towing vehicle. Chains and cables must be large and strong enough to prevent the towed vehicle from parting with the towing vehicle. This is necessary in case the drawbar breaks. -A passenger may not occupy a trailer, semi-trailer, farm wagon or other vehicle while being towed on public highways. Exceptions apply when the vehicle does not exceed 15 mph and is used in connection with a parade or farming activity, or the passenger is over age 18." "Inspections - CORRECT ANSWER -instruments -air-pressure gauge (if you have air brakes) -temperature gauges -pressure gauges -ammeter/voltmeter -mirrors -tires -cargo covers" "Tire Failure - CORRECT ANSWER -Hold the steering wheel firmly -Stay off the break -Check the tires" "Rear-wheel skids - CORRECT ANSWER -Stop braking -Turn quickly -Countersteer" "Fires - CORRECT ANSWER -Pull off the road -Keep the fire from spreading -Use the right fire extinguisher -Extinguish the fire" "Operators required to obtain a CDL - CORRECT ANSWER -Any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, providing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. -Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. -Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver. -Any vehicle, regardless of size, required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials." "When are safety inspections required - CORRECT ANSWER every 6 months (twice a year)" "Registration ID cards for second division vehicles, except pole trailers or semi trailers must be - CORRECT ANSWER in the vehicle, carried by the driver or carried by the person in control of the vehicle at all times" "What is the maximum heights for all vehicles on all highways - CORRECT ANSWER 13 feet 6 inches" "At what weight must vehicles stop at any official weighing station - CORRECT ANSWER 16,000lbs" "Maximum speed limit in Illinois on interstate highways where posted is - CORRECT ANSWER 65mph" "On divided highways where must reflectors be placed near a disabled vehicle. (lights) - CORRECT ANSWER one must be placed 10 feet from the vehicles on the traffic side in the direction of the nearest approaching traffic. A second must be places 100ft from the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane or on the shoulder in the direction of approaching traffic. A third must be placed 200ft from the vehicle in the center lane or on the shoulder in the direction of approaching traffic." "Amphetamines and other drugs - CORRECT ANSWER are dangerous because they are taken to keep you awake and make you think you are wide awake when you are really not." "In a front wheel skid - CORRECT ANSWER the front end tends to go in a straight line regardless of how much you turn the steering wheel" "In case of a vehicle fire - CORRECT ANSWER turn off the vehicle as soon as possible, do not attempt to open the hood if you don't have to, shoot extinguisher through louvers or radiator or from the underside of the vehicle." "A second division vehicle with a weight of 10,001lbs or more is required to carry - CORRECT ANSWER a medical examiners certificate with them at all times when operating a vehicle, a file containing a written test verification and a road test verification." "Special equipment vehicle lights: - CORRECT ANSWER two lights on the front of the vehicle, one light must be on each upper front corner and visible for 500ft" "Intrastate carriers may not operate any motor vehicle on Illinois highways unless there is a sign painted or affixed - CORRECT ANSWER on both sides on the vehicle. Trade name, permit number and registration number must be visible. Letters must be at least 2inches high with a width of 1/2 inch. Registration number must show on both sides of the unit." "All tow trucks, expect government owned, must display - CORRECT ANSWER a sign on each side. Letters must be 2 inches high and contrast with the background. Sign must include name, address and phone number of the owner/operator" "A movement document ensures that - CORRECT ANSWER only vehicles licensed in Illinois do intrastate business within the boundaries of Illinois." "Heavier and lager vehicles and combinations are allowed to travel on non-designated streets of highways in the state highway system for up to - CORRECT ANSWER 5 miles to gain access to a designated roadway." "Class I designated state and local highways - CORRECT ANSWER no overall length limit" "Class II designated state and local highways - CORRECT ANSWER no overall length limit, maximum allowable wheelbase is 55 ft for truck tractor-semitrailer combinations and 65 ft for truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer(double bottom) combinations" "Class III highways and remainder of state highway system - CORRECT ANSWER maximum allowable wheelbase is 55 feet for the truck tractor-semitrailer combinations All other types of vehicle combinations are limited to an overall length of 60 feet including load" "Non-designated local streets and highways - CORRECT ANSWER maximum overall length is 55 feet, including loads for truck tractor-semitrailer combinations, and 60ft for all other types of vehicle combinations" "maximum width for most vehicles is - CORRECT ANSWER 8ft" "maximum length with or without a load - CORRECT ANSWER 42 feet" "Maximum weight limit on designated state and local streets and highways is - CORRECT ANSWER 20,000 pounds on a single axle, 34,000 on a tandem, and up to 80,000 on a 5 axle combination depending on axle spacings" "Weight allowed on an Illinois plate is shown on the - CORRECT ANSWER registration card" "Rules for width, length, height or weights do not apply to: - CORRECT ANSWER firefighting equipment, snow or ice removal vehicles, public utility vehicles for emergency repairs, certain farm machinery" "Special equipment is - CORRECT ANSWER second division or combination vehicles longer than 25ft or wider than 80 inches" "Following lighting equipment is required on vehicles operation outside the limits of cities, towns or villages between sunset and sunrise - CORRECT ANSWER -2 yellow or amber lights on the front 1 in each upper corner -3 red lights on the rear horizontal line -2 yellow or amber reflectors on the front 1 in each corner -2 red reflectors on the rear, must be no more than 12 inches from each lower corner" "second division or combination vehicles longer than 20 feet and weighing more than 3,000 pounds must have - CORRECT ANSWER -2 amber reflectors on each side, 5ft above the road and one third the vehicle length -1 amber reflector on each side, no more than 12 inches from the front and no more than 5ft above the road -1 red reflector on each side, no more than 12 inches from rear no more than 5ft above road" "Maximum speed for vehicles with a gross weight of 8,000 pounds or more is - CORRECT ANSWER 55mph" "Railroad crossing, if vehicle must stop they must do with within - CORRECT ANSWER 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail. Proceed only in a gear not requiring a change of gears during crossing" "On all other roadways where must lights or reflectors be placed - CORRECT ANSWER one must be places at least 10ft from the vehicle on the traffic side in the direction of the nearest approaching traffic. A second must be placed 100ft from the vehicle toward traffic approaching in that lane. A third must be placed 100ft in the opposite direction from the vehicle on the center lane of the shoulder." "Your non-CDL will be suspended if your blood alcohol is - CORRECT ANSWER .08 or greater" "Rear-wheel skids - CORRECT ANSWER occur when the read drive wheels lock. Usually slide sideways in an attempt to catch up with the front wheels. In a bus of straight truck vehicle will slide sideways in a spin out. With a trailer can cause a sudden jackknife" Class A - CORRECT ANSWER Any combination of motor vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more, providing the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also allows for operation of Class B, C and D vehicles." "Class B - CORRECT ANSWER Any single motor vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also allows for operation of Class C and D vehicles." "Class C - CORRECT ANSWER Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of more than 16,000 pounds, but less than 26,001 pounds or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also allows for operation of Class D vehicles." "Class D - CORRECT ANSWER Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 pounds or less. Does not include A. B, C, L or M vehicles." "Class L - CORRECT ANSWER Any motor-driven cycle with less than 150cc displacement." "Class M - CORRECT ANSWER Any motor-driven cycle with more than 150cc displacement." "Class I designated state and local highways - CORRECT ANSWER No overall length limit." "Class II designated state and local highways - CORRECT ANSWER No overall length limit; however, the maximum allowable wheelbase is 55 feet for truck tractor-semitrailer com - binations and 65 feet for truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer (double-bottom) com binations." "Class III highways and remainder of state highway system - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum allow - able wheelbase is 55 feet for the truck tractor-semitrailer combinations. All other types of vehicle combinations are limited to an overall length of 60 feet including load." "Non-designated local streets and highways - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum overall length is 55 feet, including loads for truck tractor-semitrailer combinations, and 60 feet for all other types of vehicle combinations." "Combination of vehicles specially designed to transport motor vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER May have an overall length of 65 feet plus a front overhang of 3 feet and a rear overhang of 4 feet on Class I and II highways. On all other highways and streets, the maximum overall length is 60 feet including load" "Width - CORRECT ANSWER The maximum width for most vehicles is 8 feet, except on designated Class I and II state high ways and designated local roads where a width of 8 feet, 6 inches is allowed" "Farm Width Exemption - CORRECT ANSWER Loads of farm products or implements of husbandry being transported during the period from one-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour before sunset in times of good visibility. These vehicles are not exempt when there is not enough light, during bad weather conditions, or when persons or vehicles on the roadway cannot be clearly seen from 1,000 feet away." "Weight on designated state and local streets and highways - CORRECT ANSWER 20,000 pounds on a single axle; 34,000 pounds on a tandem; and up to 80,000 pounds on a 5-axle combination, depending upon axle spacings." "Weight on non-designated streets and highway - CORRECT ANSWER 20,000 pounds on a single axle; 34,000 pounds on a tandem; and up to 80,000 pounds on a 5-axle combination. However, any single axle of a 2-axle motor vehicle weighing 36,000 pounds or less and not a part of a combination of vehicles may carry an axle load of up to 20,000 pounds. Exceptions for certain vehicles are allowed by statutes and local city ordinances." "Lights & reflectors on vehicles operated outside of city limits between sunset and sunset - CORRECT ANSWER -Two yellow or amber lights on the front of the vehicle; one light must be on each upper-front corner and visible for 500 feet. -Three red lights on the rear of the vehicle, which must be in a horizontal line and visible for 500 feet. -Two yellow or amber reflectors on the front of the vehicle; one reflector must be on each lower corner. -Two red reflectors on the rear of the vehicle; one reflector must be no more than 12 inches from each lower corner." "Lights & reflectors for second division vehicles longer than 20 feet and weighting more than 3,000 gross pounds operated outside of city limits between sunrise and sunset - CORRECT ANSWER -Two amber reflectors on each side of the vehicle, no more than 5 feet above the road and placed at approximately one-third the length of the side of the vehicle. -One amber reflector on each side of the vehicle, no more than 12 inches from the front and no more than 5 feet above the road. -One red reflector on each side of the vehicle, no more than 12 inches from the rear and no more than 5 feet above the road." "Lights & reflectors required on trailers with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less - CORRECT ANSWER -Two red reflectors on the rear of the vehicle, no more than 12 inches from each lower corner and visible for 300 feet in headlight beams. -Right and left electric turn signals on the front and rear visible from 300 feet." "Safety lights or flares on divided highways - CORRECT ANSWER One must be placed 10 feet from the disabled vehicle on the traffic side in the direction of the nearest approaching traffic. A second one must be placed 100 feet from the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane or on the shoulder in the direction of the approaching traffic. A third must be placed 200 feet from the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane or on the shoulder in the direction of approaching traffic." "Safety lights or flares on all roadways other than divided highways - CORRECT ANSWER One must be placed at least 10 feet from the disabled vehicle on the traffic side in the direction of the nearest approaching traffic. A second one must be placed 100 feet from the disabled vehicle toward traffic approaching in that lane. A third must be placed 100 feet in the opposite direction from the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane or on the shoulder." "Safety lights or flares on vehicle with explosives - CORRECT ANSWER Motor vehicles using compressed gas as a fuel, and vehicles carrying explosives, flammable liquids or compressed flammable gas may become disabled. When this occurs, the driver must immediately display three red electric lanterns or portable red emergency reflectors. One must be placed 10 feet from the disabled vehicle on the traffic side. It must be in the direction of the nearest approaching traffic. A second one must be placed 100 feet to the front of the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane or on the shoulder. A third one must be placed 100 feet to the rear of the disabled vehicle in the center of the lane or on the shoulder. Flares, fusees or signals produced by flame should not be used for vehicles carrying explosives or flammable cargos" "Safety lights or flares on disabled vehicle near hills and other obstructions - CORRECT ANSWER When a vehicle is disabled within 500 feet of a curve, hillcrest or other obstruction, the warning signal must be placed in a location that will warn oncoming drivers. It must be between 100 feet and 500 feet from the disabled vehicle." "Projecting Loads / Protruding Equipment - CORRECT ANSWER Projecting loads extending 4 feet or more to the rear of a vehicle must display a red light to the rear of the load. The red light must be seen for at least 500 feet when it is dark. At 100 Ft 100 Ft 14 all other times there must be a red flag or red cloth not less than 12-inches square at the end of the projecting load. When it is dark the vehicle must be equipped with: -Two lamps with a white light that can be seen 1,000 feet to the front of the vehicle. -Two lamps with a red light that can be seen 1,000 feet to the rear of the vehicle. This applies to vehicles not otherwise required to have headlights or taillights." "Backing Safely - CORRECT ANSWER -Look closely at your path — Look at your line of travel before you begin. Get out and walk around the vehicle. Check your clearance to the sides and overhead in and near the path your vehicle will take. -Back slowly — Always back as slowly as possible. Use the lowest reverse gear so you can easily correct steering errors. You also can stop quickly if necessary. --Back and turn toward the driver's side — Back to the driver's side so you can see better. Backing toward the right side is very dangerous because you cannot see as well. If you back and turn toward the driver's side, you can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window. Use driver-side backing, even if it means going around the block; the added safety is worth it. -Use a helper — There are blind spots you cannot see. That is why a helper is very important. The helper should stand near the back of your vehicle where you can see him or her. Before you begin backing, work out hand signals you both understand; agree on a signal for "stop."" "Turning - CORRECT ANSWER -Turn slowly to give yourself and others more time to avoid problems. -If you are driving a truck or bus that cannot make the right turn without swinging into another lane, turn wide as you complete the turn (Figure 1). Keep the rear of the vehicle close to the curb; this will stop other drivers from passing you on the right. -Do not turn wide to the left as you start the turn (Figure 2). A following driver may think you are turning left and try to pass on the right. You may crash into the other vehicle as you complete your turn. -If you must cross into the oncoming lane to make a turn, watch out for vehicles coming toward you. Give them room to go by or to stop. However, do not back up for them, because you might hit someone behind you." "Braking - CORRECT ANSWER -Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown. -When your speed has been reduced to approximately 5 mph below your safe speed, release the brakes. This brake application should last about three seconds. Figure 1 — Correct Figure 2 — Incorrect 17 -When your speed has increased to a safe speed, repeat both of the prior proper braking techniques."