ILLINOIS NON CDL VEHICLES CLASS C
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ What must be done if a vehicle carrying explosives becomes disabled?.
Answer: Display three red electric lanterns or portable red emergency
reflectors, but do not use flares.
◍ What must drivers do when approaching a railroad crossing in certain
vehicles?.
Answer: Stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail,
listen and look for trains before proceeding.
◍ What is the weight threshold for a vehicle to require a CDL when towing?.
Answer: The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being
towed must be in excess of 10,000 pounds.
◍ What are the criteria for farm equipment operators to be exempt from CDL
requirements?.
Answer: They must be controlled or operated by a farmer or family member,
transport farm products, operate within 150 air miles of the farm, and not be
used in common or contract carrier operations.
◍ Who is exempt from needing a CDL while operating emergency snow
removal vehicles?.
Answer: Employees of a township or road district with a population of less
than 3,000
◍ Under what conditions can a passenger occupy a trailer while being towed?.
Answer: If the vehicle does not exceed 15 mph, is used in connection with a
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ What must be done if a vehicle carrying explosives becomes disabled?.
Answer: Display three red electric lanterns or portable red emergency
reflectors, but do not use flares.
◍ What must drivers do when approaching a railroad crossing in certain
vehicles?.
Answer: Stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail,
listen and look for trains before proceeding.
◍ What is the weight threshold for a vehicle to require a CDL when towing?.
Answer: The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being
towed must be in excess of 10,000 pounds.
◍ What are the criteria for farm equipment operators to be exempt from CDL
requirements?.
Answer: They must be controlled or operated by a farmer or family member,
transport farm products, operate within 150 air miles of the farm, and not be
used in common or contract carrier operations.
◍ Who is exempt from needing a CDL while operating emergency snow
removal vehicles?.
Answer: Employees of a township or road district with a population of less
than 3,000
◍ Under what conditions can a passenger occupy a trailer while being towed?.
Answer: If the vehicle does not exceed 15 mph, is used in connection with a
