Driver's License and Vehicle Safety Rules: Illinois CDL Test UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question: Where should you place the reflective triangle when parked on a level, straight, four-lane
divided highway?
Correct Answer: One within 10ft of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100ft to the rear, and one about 200ft
to the rear.
Question: What happens to a straight vehicle (no trailer) that goes into a front wheel skid?
Correct Answer: It will slide sideways somewhat, but not spin out.
Question: What is the minimum gross weight for which most second division vehicle operators must carry
a Medical Examiner's Certification?
Correct Answer: More than 10,000lbs.
Question: True or False
Correct Answer: Registration cards for second division vehicles must be carried at all times.: True, except
for pole trailers and semitrailers.
Question: What is the maximum weight permitted on a tandem axle in Illinois on designated and local
streets?
Correct Answer: 34,000lbs.
Question: What is the gross weight limit for vehicles that must stop at an official state weighing scale?
Correct Answer: 18,000lbs.
Question: What is the maximum legal speed limit for vehicles with a gross weight of more than 16,000lbs?
Correct Answer: 55mph.
Question: What can lead to the suspension of a noncommercial driver's license after a DUI arrest?
Correct Answer: Registering an amount equal to or over .10% on a chemical test.
Question: How often must second division vehicles over 8,000lbs be safely inspected?-
Correct Answer: At least once a year.
Question: What indicates that a shipment contains hazardous materials?
Correct Answer: The name of the hazard class on the shipping paper or a hazardous materials placard on
the vehicle.
Question: What is the visibility requirement for yellow cylinder and red lights on second division vehicles
outside city limits?
Correct Answer: The lights must be visible for 500ft.
Question: What must vehicles transporting explosives or flammable liquids carry?
Correct Answer: Flares, fuses, flame signal devices, reflectors, and flags.
Question: When should you downshift for a curve?
Correct Answer: Before the curve.
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question: Where should you place the reflective triangle when parked on a level, straight, four-lane
divided highway?
Correct Answer: One within 10ft of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100ft to the rear, and one about 200ft
to the rear.
Question: What happens to a straight vehicle (no trailer) that goes into a front wheel skid?
Correct Answer: It will slide sideways somewhat, but not spin out.
Question: What is the minimum gross weight for which most second division vehicle operators must carry
a Medical Examiner's Certification?
Correct Answer: More than 10,000lbs.
Question: True or False
Correct Answer: Registration cards for second division vehicles must be carried at all times.: True, except
for pole trailers and semitrailers.
Question: What is the maximum weight permitted on a tandem axle in Illinois on designated and local
streets?
Correct Answer: 34,000lbs.
Question: What is the gross weight limit for vehicles that must stop at an official state weighing scale?
Correct Answer: 18,000lbs.
Question: What is the maximum legal speed limit for vehicles with a gross weight of more than 16,000lbs?
Correct Answer: 55mph.
Question: What can lead to the suspension of a noncommercial driver's license after a DUI arrest?
Correct Answer: Registering an amount equal to or over .10% on a chemical test.
Question: How often must second division vehicles over 8,000lbs be safely inspected?-
Correct Answer: At least once a year.
Question: What indicates that a shipment contains hazardous materials?
Correct Answer: The name of the hazard class on the shipping paper or a hazardous materials placard on
the vehicle.
Question: What is the visibility requirement for yellow cylinder and red lights on second division vehicles
outside city limits?
Correct Answer: The lights must be visible for 500ft.
Question: What must vehicles transporting explosives or flammable liquids carry?
Correct Answer: Flares, fuses, flame signal devices, reflectors, and flags.
Question: When should you downshift for a curve?
Correct Answer: Before the curve.
