For-Hire Endorsement for Indiana Drivers actual exam with 100% correct answers(latest update)
For-hire endorsement Provides privileges to operate a motor vehicle for transporting property or passengers for hire Commercial motor vehicle A motor vehicle used for transporting passengers or property for compensation Indiana CDL holders Must pass a for-hire knowledge exam and apply for a for-hire endorsement to operate in a for-hire capacity For-hire endorsement eligibility Indiana residents at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license for at least one year For-hire endorsement validity Valid for the same period as the Indiana driver's license For-hire bus A bus used for carrying passengers for-hire or operated for compensation Recreational vehicle transport Not considered transport for hire if the gross weight is not greater than 26,000 pounds Lane change signaling Signal at least 200 feet before changing lanes or turning Aggressive driving Engaging in at least three unsafe driving actions during continuous driving Railroad crossing stops Required for all vehicles carrying passengers for hire Vehicle width without special permit Maximum of eight feet six inches Vehicle height without special permit Maximum of 13 feet six inches Vehicle weight without special permit Maximum of 80,000 pounds Tractor-trailer blind spots Up to 20 feet in front of the cab and up to 200 feet behind the trailer Truck and bus lighting requirements Must have (2) red tail lamps, (1) rear white license plate lamp, and at least (1) red stop lamp Load projection visibility Vehicles transporting loads extending four feet beyond the rear must have a visible red lamp mounted at the extreme rear end Disabled vehicle warning devices Display three bi-directional emergency reflective triangles, or at least six fuses or three liquid-burning flags Tire blowout response Hold the steering wheel firmly, slow down gradually, and pull off the road to apply brakes Brake failure response Shift to a lower gear if possible and pump the brake pedal hard and fast several times Driving record violations Stay active for 2 years after conviction date BAC for license suspension 0.8% BAC will result in a 180-day license suspension Rollover crash percentage 1/3 of all roadway crashes Drowsy driving risk reduction Avoid panicked steering, know proper maneuvering, maintain tires, load properly, and use caution on rural roads Fuel consumption at high speed Passengers use 50% more fuel traveling at 75 MPH than 55 MPH Alcohol and drug effects Impairs thinking, coordination, and reaction time Distracted driving definition Any activity that diverts attention from driving, such as using a cell phone, texting, or eating Pedestrian right of way Drivers must yield right of way, especially around children and individuals with difficulty crossing streets Fatigued driving statistics 16.5% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes involve a fatigued driver Drowsy driving impairment Going 18 hours without sleep is equivalent to a .08 BAC High-risk age group for drowsy driving 16-29 age group Telecommunication device use law Prohibits typing, transmitting, or reading texts or emails unless using hands-free technolo
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