ILLINOIS NON CDL VEHICLES: CLASS C
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
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Name the lighting equipment required for second division or combination vehicles longer than 25 feet
and/or wider than 80 inches. - Two yellow/amber lights on the fron of the vehicle; one light must be on
each upper front corner and visible 500 ft
Three red lights on the rear of the vehicle, which must be in a horizontal line and visible for 500 ft
Two yellow/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
What is the maximum width for most vehicles? - The maximum width is 8 ft
What is the proper method of braking on long downhill grades? - Apply the brakes just hard enough to
feel a definite slowdown
When your speed has been reduced to approx. 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
What are the laws that apply to one vehicle towing another? - 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 ft from one vehicle to the other. This does not
include the connection between two vehicles transporting poles, pipes, machinery or other objects that
can not be taken apart easily
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
J
Name the lighting equipment required for second division or combination vehicles longer than 25 feet
and/or wider than 80 inches. - Two yellow/amber lights on the fron of the vehicle; one light must be on
each upper front corner and visible 500 ft
Three red lights on the rear of the vehicle, which must be in a horizontal line and visible for 500 ft
Two yellow/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
What is the maximum width for most vehicles? - The maximum width is 8 ft
What is the proper method of braking on long downhill grades? - Apply the brakes just hard enough to
feel a definite slowdown
When your speed has been reduced to approx. 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
What are the laws that apply to one vehicle towing another? - 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 ft from one vehicle to the other. This does not
include the connection between two vehicles transporting poles, pipes, machinery or other objects that
can not be taken apart easily
