IL SOS CLASS C NON-CDL WRITTEN EXAM
1. Name the lighting equipment required for second division or combination vehicles
longer than 25 feet and/or wider than 80 inches. - Answers- - two yellow or amber lights
on the front of the vehicle; one light must be on each upper-front corner and visible for
500 feet.
- three red lights on the rear of the vehicle, which must be in a horizontal line and visible
for 500 feet.
- two yellow or 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.
2. What is the maximum width for most vehicles? - Answers- 8 feet
3. What is the proper method of braking on long downhill grades? - Answers- - Apply
the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown.
- When your speed has been reduced to approximately 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.
6. What is the maximum length allowed for second division vehicles, empty or loaded?
What are the exceptions? - Answers- - 42 Feet
- Exceptions: vehicles hauling pipes, poles, or machinery, or other structural objects that
cannot be easily taken apart, but may not exceed 80 feet.
7. At what distance must warning flags, flares or other approved warning devices be
visible? - Answers- - 500 feet
8. What are the requirements for reducing overweight on vehicles? - Answers- - Driver
must stop in suitable place
- truck must remain standing until part of load is shifted or removed to comply with law
- any load removed shall be responsibility of owner or operator
9. What types of vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings? - Answers- -
Second division vehicles carrying passengers for hire
- School bus
- any second division vehicles required to be placarded by federal law for carrying
hazardous materials
10. What is the maximum height, including load, for all vehicles? - Answers- 13 ft 6 in
11. How do you mark a load that projects 4 feet or more to the rear of the vehicle? -
Answers- Must display a red light to the rear of the load. Must be visible 500 feet in dark
1. Name the lighting equipment required for second division or combination vehicles
longer than 25 feet and/or wider than 80 inches. - Answers- - two yellow or amber lights
on the front of the vehicle; one light must be on each upper-front corner and visible for
500 feet.
- three red lights on the rear of the vehicle, which must be in a horizontal line and visible
for 500 feet.
- two yellow or 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.
2. What is the maximum width for most vehicles? - Answers- 8 feet
3. What is the proper method of braking on long downhill grades? - Answers- - Apply
the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown.
- When your speed has been reduced to approximately 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.
6. What is the maximum length allowed for second division vehicles, empty or loaded?
What are the exceptions? - Answers- - 42 Feet
- Exceptions: vehicles hauling pipes, poles, or machinery, or other structural objects that
cannot be easily taken apart, but may not exceed 80 feet.
7. At what distance must warning flags, flares or other approved warning devices be
visible? - Answers- - 500 feet
8. What are the requirements for reducing overweight on vehicles? - Answers- - Driver
must stop in suitable place
- truck must remain standing until part of load is shifted or removed to comply with law
- any load removed shall be responsibility of owner or operator
9. What types of vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings? - Answers- -
Second division vehicles carrying passengers for hire
- School bus
- any second division vehicles required to be placarded by federal law for carrying
hazardous materials
10. What is the maximum height, including load, for all vehicles? - Answers- 13 ft 6 in
11. How do you mark a load that projects 4 feet or more to the rear of the vehicle? -
Answers- Must display a red light to the rear of the load. Must be visible 500 feet in dark
