NON-CDL LICENSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
[Book Question}
Name the lighting equipment required for second division or combination vehicles
longer than 25 feet and/or wider than 80 inches. - Answers - - 2 yellow/amber lights,
each front, upper corner, visible for 500ft.
- 3 red lights in a line on the back, visible for 500ft.
- 2 yellow/amber reflectors, each front lower corner
- 2 red reflectors, no more than 12in. from each lower corner
What are the 5 definitions of Second Division Vehicles? - Answers - 1) Designed to
carry 10 or more persons
2) Designed/used as living quarters
3) Designed to pull or carry freight
4) 1st div. vehicle remodeled as 2nd div.
5) 1st div. used/registered as a school bus
[Book Question]
What is the maximum width for most vehicles? - Answers - 8 feet for most vehicles
(8' 6" for designated roads & highways)
[Book Question]
What is the proper method of braking on long, downhill grades? - Answers - - Get the
vehicle in the proper, low gear
- **Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown
[- When your speed has reduced to approx. 5 mph below your safe speed, release the
brakes. This brake application should last about 3 seconds
- When your speed has increased to a [maximum] safe speed, repeat both of the prior
braking techniques]
[Book Question]
What are the laws that apply to one vehicle towing another? - Answers - - The drawbar
or other connections must be strong enough to pull all the weight of the vehicle being
towed
- ***The drawbar connections may not exceed 15 feet (this does not include to 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
- No passengers allowed in the towed vehicle; exceptions may apply when the vehicle
does not exceed 15 mph and is used in connection with a parade or farming activity, or
the passenger is over 18
[Book Question}
Name the lighting equipment required for second division or combination vehicles
longer than 25 feet and/or wider than 80 inches. - Answers - - 2 yellow/amber lights,
each front, upper corner, visible for 500ft.
- 3 red lights in a line on the back, visible for 500ft.
- 2 yellow/amber reflectors, each front lower corner
- 2 red reflectors, no more than 12in. from each lower corner
What are the 5 definitions of Second Division Vehicles? - Answers - 1) Designed to
carry 10 or more persons
2) Designed/used as living quarters
3) Designed to pull or carry freight
4) 1st div. vehicle remodeled as 2nd div.
5) 1st div. used/registered as a school bus
[Book Question]
What is the maximum width for most vehicles? - Answers - 8 feet for most vehicles
(8' 6" for designated roads & highways)
[Book Question]
What is the proper method of braking on long, downhill grades? - Answers - - Get the
vehicle in the proper, low gear
- **Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown
[- When your speed has reduced to approx. 5 mph below your safe speed, release the
brakes. This brake application should last about 3 seconds
- When your speed has increased to a [maximum] safe speed, repeat both of the prior
braking techniques]
[Book Question]
What are the laws that apply to one vehicle towing another? - Answers - - The drawbar
or other connections must be strong enough to pull all the weight of the vehicle being
towed
- ***The drawbar connections may not exceed 15 feet (this does not include to 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
- No passengers allowed in the towed vehicle; exceptions may apply when the vehicle
does not exceed 15 mph and is used in connection with a parade or farming activity, or
the passenger is over 18
