For Hire Endorsement (Q & A A+ Graded 100% Verified)

For Hire Endorsement (Q & A A+ Graded 100% Verified) Which of the following is an example of a for-hire vehicle? 1. Carrying Passengers For Hire 2. A church Bus 3. A commercial vehicle 4. All of the above ANS: 4. All of the above What is the maximum width of a commercial vehicle without a special permit? ANS: 8 feet, 6 inches Tires have been known to lose up to how much PSI per month? 1. 1 PSI 2. 2 PSI 3. 4 PSI 4. 6 PSI ANS: 1. 1 PSI Which of the following increases the risk of rollover the most? 1. Inexperienced drivers 2. Improperly sized and/or inflated tires 3. incorrectly loaded cargo and/or passengers 4. All of the above ANS: 4. All of the above What is the maximum height of any vehicle that may be operated without a special permit? 1. 13 feet, 6 inches 2. 12 feet, 7 inches 3. 11 feet, 8 inches 4. 10 feet, 9 inches ANS: 1. 13 feet, 6 inches Which of the following are acceptable warning devices for a truck, bus, or tractor trailer that is disabled on a traveled roadway or its shoulder? 1. Three federally conforming, bi-directional emergency reflective triangles 2. Three (3) liquid-burning flares 3. All answers are correct 4. At least six (6) fuses ANS: 3. All answers are correct The driver of a commercial motor vehicle must stop within how many feet of railroad tracks 1. 5 to 45 feet 2. 10 to 40 feet 3. 15 to 50 feet 4. 20 to 60 feet ANS: 3. 15 to 50 feet Except for lightweight vehicles, every bus, truck and tractor-trailer must be equipped with which items? 1. fire extinguisher 2. all answers are correct 3. spare fuse(s) 4. a signaling system that can also serve as a warning device ANS: 2. all answers are correct How do you determine the PSI required for your vehicle? 1. Use the PSI suggested on the sidewall of the tire 2. Inflate to the maximum PSI 3. Use the PSI suggested by the vehicle manufacturer 4. Inflate the tire until full ANS: 3. Use the PSI suggested by the vehicle manufacturer What is the for higher endorsement good for? 1. To operate a vehicle under 16,000 pounds and transport property 2. To operate a vehicle above 16,000 pounds but below 26,000, and/or to operate a vehicle with 16 passengers or less 3. To operate a school bus 4. To transport 16 passengers or more ANS: 2. To operate a vehicle above 16,000 pounds but below 26,000, and/or to operate a vehicle with 16 passengers or less What are the unique requirements for flashing lights on a commercial bus, truck, and trailer? ANS: The signal must be able to operate with the ignition on or off How long will points stay active on your driver record? 1. 2 Years after conviction 2. 4 years after conviction 3. 6 years after conviction 4. 8 years after conviction ANS: 1. 2 Years after conviction For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle no more than? ANS: 26,000 lbs For hire credential holders may operate a motor vehicle that has a gross weight of? ANS: 16,000 lbs A for hire endorsement does not allow? ANS: Operation of Commercial Motor Vehicles If a car is traveling 55 mph what is the stopping distance? ANS: 130-140 feet Is drowsiness impaired driving? ANS: No drowsiness isn't Driving while drowsy can? ANS: Increase risk for accidents, nationally 16.5 percent. What vehicles must stop at a railroad crossing? ANS: School buses, vehicles w/ flammable content, and for hire drivers If a vehicle is over 80,000 lbs the driver is unable to drive on the highway unless? ANS: They have flashing lights, signs on vehicles, and an escort vehicle What will increase the possibility of a vehicle overturning? ANS: Passenger weight, loaded heavy on one side, or low tires on one side What is true about pedestrians? 1. Pedestrians can only cross using a crosswalk 2. You must never honk at a pedestrian 3. Everyone is a pedestrian 4. None of the above ANS: 3. Everyone is a pedestrian Speeding increases what? ANS: Stopping distance, airbag effectiveness, and damage A truck, a bus, or tractor trailer disabled on the side of the road must display? ANS: Reflective triangles or flares Except lightweight vehicles every bus, truck, and tractor trailer must be equipped with a? ANS: Fire extinguisher Vehicles transporting loads extending further than 4 feet beyond the rear of the motor vehicle must have what? 1. A red flag at the end of the object 2. A red lamp at the front and back of vehicle 3. A oversized load tail vehicle 4. Both 1 and 2 ANS: 4. Both 1 and 2 Maximum length of any vehicle is? ANS: 40 feet Maximum individual axle weight? ANS: 34,000 lbs Maximum wheel weight? ANS: 800 lbs. per inch of tire rim What can you do to minimize the effects of alcohol in your system before driving? 1. Drink coffee 2. Exercise 3. Take a nap 4. Don't drive until the alcohol has left your system ANS: 4. Don't drive until the alcohol has left your system How many lights do wide vehicles need to display at night? 1. 2, one in the front and one in the back 2. 4 lights 3. 8 lights 4. there are no requirements ANS: 3. 8 lights If your vehicle is over the legally allowed weight, what do you need to do? 1. Have a police escort 2. Display signage 3. Obtain a special permit 4. All of the above ANS: 3. Obtain a special permit What licenses can operate a for hire vehicle? 1. A valid drivers license with a for hire endorsement 2. a commercial drivers license 3. None of the Above 4. All of the above ANS: 4. All of the above When visibility is less than how many feet must you turn on your headlamps? 1. 300 feet 2. 400 feet 3. 500 feet 4. 100 Feet ANS: 3. 500 feet