Chapter 10 General Information for Class D
Chauffer's License Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
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".)
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.
Also, high beam headlights must be dimmed no less than 500 feet from oncoming traffic and 200 feet of
a vehicle being followed.
Chauffer's License Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
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".)
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.
Also, high beam headlights must be dimmed no less than 500 feet from oncoming traffic and 200 feet of
a vehicle being followed.
