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who must obtain a cdl
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1. Any combination vehicle with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26001 or more pounds. provided the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10 thousand pounds.
2. Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26001 or more pounds,or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10 thousand pounds. 3. Any vehicle regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver. 4. Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials. |
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GVWR
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Value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a single vehicle or combination of vehicles, or registered gross weight.
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GCWR
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Value specified by the manufacturer as the GVWR of the power unit plus the GVWR of the towed unit, or units, or the combined registered weight of the power unit plus the towed units.
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Who is exempt from obtaining a CDL
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1. Farm to market operations by farmers (product, equipment or supplies) not commercial grain haulers. includes farmer, family member or employee. used within 150 miles of farm.
2. Firefighting Equipment Operators. 3. Military Vehicle Operators. 4. Recreational Vehicle Operators. |
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Class A
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combination vehicles - GCWR of 26001 or more pounds providing the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10 thousand pounds.
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Class B
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single vehicle with a GVWR of 26001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10 thousand pounds.
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Class C
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single vehicle with a GVWR of at least 16001 pounds but less than 26001 pounds.
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Class D
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single vehicle with a GVWR of less than 16001 pounds.
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what are the 7 special endorsements
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1. charter bus (k & s). 2. combination tank and hazardous materials (k). 3. double, triple trailers (k). 4. passenger vehicles (k & s). 5. school bus (k & s). 6. vehicles carrying hazardous materials (k). 7. vehicles without air brakes (k & s)
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commercial drivers must inform the secretary of state of the following
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1. Any out-of-state traffic violation within 30 days of conviction. 2. Any out-of-state suspension, revocation or cancellation of driving privileges, as well as disqualification or out-of-service actions, within 30 days of the effective date. 3. change of name or address within 10 days. the driver has 30 days to obtain a corrected CDL.
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commercial drivers must notify their employer of the following
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1. Any traffic violation within 30 days of conviction. 2. Any suspension, revocation or cancellation of their driving privileges, as well as any disqualification or out-of-service action, within one day of notification of action. 3. complete employment and driving record for the past 10 years.
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what is the legal BAC for commercial drivers.
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.04
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what is the legal limit for noncommercial vehicle?
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.08
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what happens if you have some alcohol in blood, but under the legal limit?
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placed out of service for 24 hours.
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refusal to submit to chemical testing or test results in over limit BAC, results in
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disqualification for minimum 12 months
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anyone convicted of driving a commercial vehicle with any amount of drug, results in
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minimum 12 month suspension
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conviction for violation of out-of-service order results in
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disqualification for minimum 6 months.
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leaving scene of accident or committing a felony -while operating either CMV or NON-CMV results in
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minimum 12 month suspension
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leaving the scene or committing a felony while in a placarded hazardous materials results in
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disqualification for minimum 3 years.
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the use of a CMV or NON-CMV in commission of any felony involving distribute or disperse of a controlled substance results in
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lifetime disqualification
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what is considered excessive speeding
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15 miles per hour over posted limit.
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what type of violation is excessive speeding
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serious traffic violation
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2 serious traffic violations within 3 years results in
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2 month disqualification
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3 serious traffic violations within 3 years results in
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4 month disqualification
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what are considered serious traffic violations? |
1. excessive speeding. 2. reckless driving. 3. no valid CDL. 4. following too closely. 5. improper lane usage. 6. conviction involving a fatal accident. 7. multiple licenses. |
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what is considered reckless driving?
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1. passing a vehicle stopped for pedestrian in crosswalk. 2. driving on sidewalk. 3. passing school bus receiving or discharging passengers or displaying a warning not to pass.
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maximum width for most vehicles
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8 feet 6 inches
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what is the maximum trailer length?
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53 feet.
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when are oversized vehicles not allowed to operate?
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dark (sundown to sunrise), Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays.
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maximum weight limits
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20 thousand pounds on a single axle. 34 thousand pounds on a tandem. upto 80 thousand pounds of total weight on a 5 axle combination - depending upon axel spacing.
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maximum height for vehicles
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13 feet 6 inches
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what causes front wheel skid
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most are caused by driving too fast for conditions. other causes - lack of tread on front tires, cargo loaded so not enough weight on front axel.
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how often are safety inspections required
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every 6 months
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Turn signals must be visible from
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300 feet.
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what happens during a front wheel skid
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the front end goes straight regardless of how much you turn the wheel.
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how do you stop a front wheel skid
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let the vehicle slow down. stop turning or braking so hard. slow down as quickly as possible without skidding.
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what is a rear wheel or drive wheel skid
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when the rear wheels lock. the locked wheels have less traction than rolling wheels. the rear wheels usually slide sideways in av attempt to catch up with front wheels. when towing a trailer, it can cause jack knife.
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what should you do during a rear wheel skid
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stop breaking, steer quickly, push in clutch, and countersteer.
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color(s) for rear lights, reflectors, and turn signals. |
all must be red except turn signal. they maybe red, yellow, or amber. |
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