Non-CDL Study Questions with
Complete Solutions
Name the lighting equipment required for second division or combination
vehicles longer than 25 feet and/or wider than 80 inches. - --two yellow or
amber lights on the front of the vehicle; one light must be on each upper-
front corner and visible for 500 feet.
-three red lights on the rear of the vehicle, which must be in a horizontal line
and visible for 500 feet.
-two yellow or 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 for
most vehicles is 8 feet, except on designated Class I and II state highways
and designated local roads where a width of 8 feet, 6 inches is allowed.
-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 approximately 5 m.p.h. below your
safe
speed, release the brakes. This brake application should last about 3
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 feet from one vehicle
to the
other. This does not include the connection between two vehicles
transporting
poles, pipes, machinery or other objects that cannot 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 the towing vehicle. This is
necessary in case the drawbar breaks.
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