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Chapter 10: GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR CLASS D "CHAUFFEUR'S"
LICENSE Exam Questions With Verified
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? - 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? - 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.
How old do you have to be to hold a Class "D" license? - 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? - 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? - answer✔Maximum height:
• 13 feet 6 inches for all vehicles. (Some overpasses or other structures have clearance of less
than 13'6".)
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Vehicle Size: How long can Class "D" vehicles be? - answer✔Maximum length:
• 40 feet for any single vehicle (including the load).
• 65 feet for truck-tractor and trailer combination
In regards to the vehicle width, height, and length, what is the exception to the restrictions? -
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: - 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: - 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.
If a load extends four or more feet past the bed or body of any vehicle, a red flag 12 inches
square must be attached to the extreme rear of the load during daylight hours.
The entire area of the flag must be visible. At night, a red light must be attached to the extreme
rear of the load and visible for at least 500 feet to the sides and rear
What are the maximum speeds for any vehicle in Louisiana and what are the three exceptions
to the rule? - answer✔Maximum speed for any vehicle in Louisiana is 70 mph except:
• When pulling or towing another motor vehicle the speed limit is 45 mph.
• School buses are limited to 35 mph when frequently stopping to load or unload children.
• Where a lower speed limit is posted.
Explain the "following distance" rule for Class "D" vehicles: - answer✔On rural highways,
outside residential areas or business districts, drivers of motor trucks must not follow within
400 feet of one another except to pass.
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11/14/2024 12:19 PM
Chapter 10: GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR CLASS D "CHAUFFEUR'S"
LICENSE Exam Questions With Verified
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? - 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? - 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.
How old do you have to be to hold a Class "D" license? - 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? - 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? - answer✔Maximum height:
• 13 feet 6 inches for all vehicles. (Some overpasses or other structures have clearance of less
than 13'6".)
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Vehicle Size: How long can Class "D" vehicles be? - answer✔Maximum length:
• 40 feet for any single vehicle (including the load).
• 65 feet for truck-tractor and trailer combination
In regards to the vehicle width, height, and length, what is the exception to the restrictions? -
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: - 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: - 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.
If a load extends four or more feet past the bed or body of any vehicle, a red flag 12 inches
square must be attached to the extreme rear of the load during daylight hours.
The entire area of the flag must be visible. At night, a red light must be attached to the extreme
rear of the load and visible for at least 500 feet to the sides and rear
What are the maximum speeds for any vehicle in Louisiana and what are the three exceptions
to the rule? - answer✔Maximum speed for any vehicle in Louisiana is 70 mph except:
• When pulling or towing another motor vehicle the speed limit is 45 mph.
• School buses are limited to 35 mph when frequently stopping to load or unload children.
• Where a lower speed limit is posted.
Explain the "following distance" rule for Class "D" vehicles: - answer✔On rural highways,
outside residential areas or business districts, drivers of motor trucks must not follow within
400 feet of one another except to pass.
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