Louisiana: GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLASS D "CHAUFFEUR'S" LICENSE Exam Questions Solved ()

Louisiana: GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLASS D "CHAUFFEUR'S" LICENSE Exam Questions Solved (). Vehicle Size: How wide can Class "D" vehicles be? - correct answers 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 answers 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 answers 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? - correct answers These limits do not apply to auto carriers, trailers hauling poles or pilings, or trailers hauling logs when operating during daylight hours Louisiana Chapter 10: GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLASS D "CHAUFFEUR'S" LICENSE Exam Questions Solved () What are the two rules in regards to carrying loads: - correct answers 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 answers 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 Louisiana Chapter 10: GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLASS D "CHAUFFEUR'S" LICENSE Exam Questions Solved () What are the maximum speeds for any vehicle in Louisiana and what are the three exceptions to the rule? - correct answers 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: - correct answers 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. Also, high beam headlights must be dimmed no less than 500 feet from oncoming traffic and 200 feet of a vehicle being followed. Explain when you are allowed to coast your Class "D" vehicle: - correct answers You must not let your vehicle coast downhill with the clutch disengaged or the gear in neutral. Louisiana Chapter 10: GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLASS D "CHAUFFEUR'S" LICENSE Exam Questions Solved () Explain the rules in regards to railroad stops: - correct answers You must stop within 50 feet but not closer than 15 feet from the nearest rail. You may not change gears until you have completely crossed over the tracks. This does apply to street-rail crossings within a business or residential district. Explain the equipment rule in regards to fire extinguishers: - correct answers Fire Extinguisher: Vehicles transporting passengers for hire must be equipped with at least a type 2-BC fire extinguisher, completely filled and in working condition. Tow trucks must be equipped with at least one 4-BC fire extinguisher capable of extinguishing flammable liquid fires, completely filled and in working condition. Motor vehicles transporting explosives must be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher with a rating of at least 10-BC, completely filled and in working condition. Explain the equipment rule in regards to fenders and mudguards: - correct answers Fenders and Mudguards: Every truck must have a device ("mud flap") to minimize the spray or splash of water or mud or loose road surface material to the rear. Louisiana Chapter 10: GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CLASS D "CHAUFFEUR'S" LICENSE Exam Questions Solved () Explain the equipment rule in regards to warning equipment: - correct answers Warning equipment: Freight carrying vehicles and passenger buses must carry: • Three (3) flares, three (3) electric red lanterns OR three (3) red portable reflectors. • Two (2) 12-inch square red cloth flags with standards. Explain the rule in regards to carrying explosives, flammable liquids, compressed gases, or using compressed gas a fuel; explain the rule in regards to flares and fuses; explain where the mandatory signals should be placed behind and in front of the vehicle. Where should the signals be; explain where the third signal must be located. - correct answers Trucks carrying explosives, flammable liquids, compressed gases, or using compressed gas as a fuel must use red electric lanterns or red emergency reflectors only. Flares or fuses are not allowed. This equipment must be used immediately any time the vehicle breaks down. One signal must be placed 100 feet behind the vehicle and 100 feet forward of the vehicle. Each of