Test Questions with Detailed Verified
Quiz____?
Name the lighting equipment required for second division or combination vehicles longer
than 25 feet and/or wider than 80 inches. -
Answer✓✓
-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.
Quiz____?
What is the maximum width for most vehicles? -
Answer✓✓
The maximum width for most vehicles is 8 feet, except on designated Class I and II state
highways and designated local roads where a width of 8 feet, 6 inches is allowed.
Quiz____?
What is the proper method of braking on long downhill grades? -
Answer✓✓
-Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown.
-When your speed has been reduced to approximately 5 m.p.h. below your safe
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, speed, release the brakes. This brake application should last about 3 seconds.
-When your speed has increased to a safe speed, repeat both of the prior proper
braking techniques.
Quiz____?
What are the laws that apply to one vehicle towing another? -
Answer✓✓
-The drawbar or other connections must be strong enough to pull all the weight of
the vehicle being towed.
-The drawbar or other connections may not exceed 15 feet from one vehicle to the
other. This does not include the connection between two vehicles transporting
poles, pipes, machinery or other objects that cannot be taken apart easily.
-A drawbar must be used to tow a vehicle on any controlled-access highway or on
a roadway outside a business, residential or suburban district.
-Each towed vehicle must be coupled with two safety chains or cables to the
towing vehicle. Chains and cables must be large and strong enough to prevent the towed
vehicle from parting with the towing vehicle. This is necessary in case the drawbar breaks.
-A passenger may not occupy a trailer, semi-trailer, farm wagon or other vehicle while being
towed on public highways. Exceptions apply when the vehicle does not exceed 15 mph and
is used in connection with a parade or farming activity, or the passenger is over age 18.
Quiz____?
What are the maximum weights for single, tandem and 5-axle combinations? -
Answer✓✓
The maximum weight limit on designated state and local streets and highways is 20,000
pounds on a single axle; 34,000 pounds on a tandem; and up to 80,000 pounds on a 5-axle
combination, depending upon axle spacings.
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Quiz____?
Name the lighting equipment required for second division or combination vehicles longer
than 25 feet and/or wider than 80 inches. -
Answer✓✓
-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.
Quiz____?
What is the maximum width for most vehicles? -
Answer✓✓
The maximum width for most vehicles is 8 feet, except on designated Class I and II state
highways and designated local roads where a width of 8 feet, 6 inches is allowed.
Quiz____?
What is the proper method of braking on long downhill grades? -
Answer✓✓
-Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown.
-When your speed has been reduced to approximately 5 m.p.h. below your safe
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, speed, release the brakes. This brake application should last about 3 seconds.
-When your speed has increased to a safe speed, repeat both of the prior proper
braking techniques.
Quiz____?
What are the laws that apply to one vehicle towing another? -
Answer✓✓
-The drawbar or other connections must be strong enough to pull all the weight of
the vehicle being towed.
-The drawbar or other connections may not exceed 15 feet from one vehicle to the
other. This does not include the connection between two vehicles transporting
poles, pipes, machinery or other objects that cannot be taken apart easily.
-A drawbar must be used to tow a vehicle on any controlled-access highway or on
a roadway outside a business, residential or suburban district.
-Each towed vehicle must be coupled with two safety chains or cables to the
towing vehicle. Chains and cables must be large and strong enough to prevent the towed
vehicle from parting with the towing vehicle. This is necessary in case the drawbar breaks.
-A passenger may not occupy a trailer, semi-trailer, farm wagon or other vehicle while being
towed on public highways. Exceptions apply when the vehicle does not exceed 15 mph and
is used in connection with a parade or farming activity, or the passenger is over age 18.
Quiz____?
What are the maximum weights for single, tandem and 5-axle combinations? -
Answer✓✓
The maximum weight limit on designated state and local streets and highways is 20,000
pounds on a single axle; 34,000 pounds on a tandem; and up to 80,000 pounds on a 5-axle
combination, depending upon axle spacings.
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