GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLASS D
"CHAUFFEUR'S" LICENSE Chapter 10
Exam Questions And Answers
What kind of vehicles are you permitted to drive with Class "D"
licenses? Explain how many pounds a person with a Class "D"
license can drive? -
correct answer ✅Class "D" Chauffeur's Driver's License permits the
operation of any single vehicle used in commerce if the vehicle has
a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 or more pounds but less
than 26,001, or any combination of vehicles if the vehicles have a
combined gross weight rating of 10,001, or more pounds but less
than 26,001 pounds inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle
weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds and not utilized in the
transportation of hazardous materials.
Explain what type of work you are allowed to do with a class "D"
license. Also, with a Class "D" license, can you drive vechicles in the
"Class E" category? -
correct answer ✅A class "D" license may be used for
transportation of passengers for hire or fee provided the usage
thereof does not fall within the definition of vehicles in classes "A",
"B", or "C". A class "D" license allows for operation of those vehicles
in the class "E" category.
,GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLASS D
"CHAUFFEUR'S" LICENSE Chapter 10
Exam Questions And Answers
How old do you have to be to hold a Class "D" license? -
correct answer ✅You must be at least 17 years of age to obtain a
Class "D" license.
Vehicle Size: How wide can Class "D" vehicles be? -
correct answer ✅Maximum width:
• 8 feet for most vehicles. The load will not project more than 6
inches beyond the width of the body.
• 8 feet 6 inches for buses.
Vehicle Size: How high can Class "D" vehicles be? -
correct answer ✅Maximum height:
• 13 feet 6 inches for all vehicles. (Some overpasses or other
structures have clearance of less than 13'6".)
Vehicle Size: How long can Class "D" vehicles be? -
correct answer ✅Maximum length:
• 40 feet for any single vehicle (including the load).
• 65 feet for truck-tractor and trailer combination
, GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLASS D
"CHAUFFEUR'S" LICENSE Chapter 10
Exam Questions And Answers
In regards to the vehicle width, height, and length, what is the
exception to the restrictions? -
correct answer ✅These limits do not apply to auto carriers, trailers
hauling poles or pilings, or trailers hauling logs when operating
during daylight hours
What are the two rules in regards to carrying loads: -
correct answer ✅Securing loads:
• Contents must not be allowed to drop, shift, leak or otherwise
escape.
• The load must be securely fastened so the covering or load does
not come loose, or in any manner become a hazard to other
motorists.
Explain load-related rules and the flag-related rules: -
correct answer ✅A load must not extend more than 4 feet to the
front of the vehicle or more than 8 feet beyond the rear of the
vehicle except poles, pilings and logs may project 15 feet beyond
the rearmost part of the trailer.
"CHAUFFEUR'S" LICENSE Chapter 10
Exam Questions And Answers
What kind of vehicles are you permitted to drive with Class "D"
licenses? Explain how many pounds a person with a Class "D"
license can drive? -
correct answer ✅Class "D" Chauffeur's Driver's License permits the
operation of any single vehicle used in commerce if the vehicle has
a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 or more pounds but less
than 26,001, or any combination of vehicles if the vehicles have a
combined gross weight rating of 10,001, or more pounds but less
than 26,001 pounds inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle
weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds and not utilized in the
transportation of hazardous materials.
Explain what type of work you are allowed to do with a class "D"
license. Also, with a Class "D" license, can you drive vechicles in the
"Class E" category? -
correct answer ✅A class "D" license may be used for
transportation of passengers for hire or fee provided the usage
thereof does not fall within the definition of vehicles in classes "A",
"B", or "C". A class "D" license allows for operation of those vehicles
in the class "E" category.
,GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLASS D
"CHAUFFEUR'S" LICENSE Chapter 10
Exam Questions And Answers
How old do you have to be to hold a Class "D" license? -
correct answer ✅You must be at least 17 years of age to obtain a
Class "D" license.
Vehicle Size: How wide can Class "D" vehicles be? -
correct answer ✅Maximum width:
• 8 feet for most vehicles. The load will not project more than 6
inches beyond the width of the body.
• 8 feet 6 inches for buses.
Vehicle Size: How high can Class "D" vehicles be? -
correct answer ✅Maximum height:
• 13 feet 6 inches for all vehicles. (Some overpasses or other
structures have clearance of less than 13'6".)
Vehicle Size: How long can Class "D" vehicles be? -
correct answer ✅Maximum length:
• 40 feet for any single vehicle (including the load).
• 65 feet for truck-tractor and trailer combination
, GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLASS D
"CHAUFFEUR'S" LICENSE Chapter 10
Exam Questions And Answers
In regards to the vehicle width, height, and length, what is the
exception to the restrictions? -
correct answer ✅These limits do not apply to auto carriers, trailers
hauling poles or pilings, or trailers hauling logs when operating
during daylight hours
What are the two rules in regards to carrying loads: -
correct answer ✅Securing loads:
• Contents must not be allowed to drop, shift, leak or otherwise
escape.
• The load must be securely fastened so the covering or load does
not come loose, or in any manner become a hazard to other
motorists.
Explain load-related rules and the flag-related rules: -
correct answer ✅A load must not extend more than 4 feet to the
front of the vehicle or more than 8 feet beyond the rear of the
vehicle except poles, pilings and logs may project 15 feet beyond
the rearmost part of the trailer.
