INDIANA BMV FOR-HIRE DRIVING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM PASSED WITH A+

When signaling to change lanes you must turn your turn signal on ________ feet prior to changing. - Answer 300ft What is the maximum width of a commercial vehicle special permit? - Answer 8 feet, 6 inches To operate a vehicle under 16,000 pounds and transport property, do you need a for-hire permit? - Answer no, no people are involved If you encounter an officer directing traffic, should you obey them, or traffic signals/ signs? - Answer You should always follow the directions of the officer If a vehicle has air bags, are seat belts required? - Answer Yes, They are designed to work in tandem Do passengers need to wear seat belts? - Answer Yes, all passengers are to use seat belts at all times What are the unique requirements for flashing lights on a commercial bus, truck, and trailer? - Answer The signal must be able to operate with the ignition on or off a for-hire permit is required to drive vehicles with a gross rating of ______ pounds or more - Answer 16,000 A for-hire permit is required if you are transporting - Answer people for hire What does a flashing yellow light mean? - Answer Slow down and use caution, though you retain the right of way How many lanes can you change at one time? - Answer only one- and you must use your turn signal and be at least 300ft away from intersection if going above 50mph What is the maximum height of a commercial vehicle (without a special permit)? - Answer 13 ft, 6 inches What is the maximum weight of a commercial vehicle (without a special permit)? - Answer 34,000 lbs. What type of vehicle does an operator license NOT authorize the holder to operate? - Answer a motorcycle A CDL permit, unlike a for-hire permit, is for vehicles with a gross weight over _____ pounds - Answer 26,000 A CDL permit, unlike a for-hire permit, allows you to transport _____ or more people - Answer 16 A CDL permit, unlike a for-hire permit, allows you to transport hazardous materials. True or False? - Answer True What is the one situation in which you are permitted to use a phone or other device to make a call? - Answer to make a 911 call A for-hire permit holder can transport no more than ____ passengers - Answer 15 How Long will your for-hire permit be good? - Answer the same length of time as your current drivers license Is a for-hire designation required to operate a medical services vehicle? - Answer no (med.) Is transporting a recreational vehicle to a destination before its retail sale considered to be for-hire? - Answer no (rec.) A chauffeur's license is valid for _____ years (if you are under 75). - Answer 6 years How long will points stay active on your driver record? - Answer 2 years from the conviction date Can you turn left from a one-way to a one-way street? - Answer yes, unless there is a "no turn on red" sign - you still must make a full stop first when signaling to change lanes, and going over 50 mph, how many feet should your signal be on, prior to changing? - Answer 300 feet How far does a vehicle travel in one second at 35 mph, 55 mph, and 65 mph? - Answer 35-50, 55- 80, 65-95 How far behind should you stay from the car in front? - Answer at least 2 to 3 seconds (better, old answer - divide your speed by 10 and keep that many car lengths between the cars) Identify 6 factors that affect a vehicles ability to stop - Answer weight of vehicle / condition of brakes / condition of tires / condition of pavement / pavement slickness / pavement grade