Quiz____?
Name the lighting equipment required for second division or combination vehicles longer
than 25 feet and/or wider than 80 inches. -
Answer✓✓
Two yellow/amber lights on the fron of the vehicle; one light must be on each upper front
corner and visible 500 ft
Three red lights on the rear of the vehicle, which must be in a horizontal line and visible for
500 ft
Two yellow/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
Quiz____?
What is the maximum width for most vehicles? -
Answer✓✓
The maximum width is 8 ft
Quiz____?
What is the proper method of braking on long downhill grades? -
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, Answer✓✓
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
Quiz____?
What are the laws that apply to one vehicle towing another? -
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 ft from one vehicle to the other.
This does not include the connection between two vehicles transporting poles, pipes,
machinery or other objects that can not 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 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 of farming activity, or the passenger is over age 18.
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