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Illinois Non CDL Vehicles Class C Practice Exam Fully Answered.
Question 1: Name the lighting equipment required for second
division or combination vehicles longer than 25 feet and/or wider than 80 inches.
CORRECT ANSWER : Two yellow/amber lights on the front 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
Question 2: What is the maximum width for most vehicles?
CORRECT ANSWER : The maximum width is 8 ft
Question 3: What is the proper method of braking on long
downhill grades?
CORRECT ANSWER : Apply the brakes just hard enough to
feel a definite slowdown
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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
Question 4: What are the laws that apply to one vehicle towing
another?
CORRECT 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 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 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 towing vehicle. This is necessary in case the drawbar breaks
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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 of farming activity, or the passenger is over age 18.
Question 5: What are the maximum weights for single, tandem
and 5-axle combinations?
CORRECT ANSWER : 20,000 pounds on a single axle; 34,000
pounds on a tandem; and up to 80,000 on a 5-axle combination, depending upon axle spacing.
Question 6: What is the maximum length allowed for second
division vehicles, empty or loaded? What are the exceptions?
CORRECT ANSWER : Shall not exceed 42 ft. Exceptions
include the following:
Vehicles hauling pipes, poles, machinery or other structural objects that cannot be quickly taken apart
Question 7: At what distance must warning flags, flares, or other
approved warning devices be visible?
CORRECT ANSWER : 500 ft in the dark
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Question 8: What are the requirements for reducing overweight
on vehicles?
CORRECT ANSWER : Driver must stop the vehicle in a
suitable place Truck must remain standing until a part of the load is removed or shifted to comply with the law Any material unloaded shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator
Question 9: What type of vehicles are required to stop at railroad
crossings?
CORRECT ANSWER : Second division vehicles carrying
passengers for hire, any bus that meets all special requirements
Question 10: What is the maximum height, including load, for
all vehicles?
CORRECT ANSWER : 13 ft 6 in
Question 11: How do you mark a load that projects 4 ft or more
to the rear of the vehicle?