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GVWR - ANS Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the maximum weight a vehicle is rated to safely
carry.
What does CDL stand for? - ANS Commercial Driver's License
What is the minimum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for a vehicle that requires a CDL? -
ANS 26,001 lbs
How many passengers must a vehicle be designed to carry to require a CDL? - ANS 16 or
more passengers
What type of materials, when carried in a vehicle, require a CDL? - ANS Hazardous materials
requiring placards
You do not need a CDL for - ANS Recreational, farm, firefighting, or military vehicles used for
official purposes.
Snow-removal trucks for small townships in emergencies.
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, Single Vehicle - ANS A vehicle with a single frame, longer than a typical passenger car, that
can include delivery trucks, box trucks, buses, and recreational vehicles (RVs).
Combination Vehicle - ANS A combination of two or more vehicle units that are connected
by a coupling device, such as a tractor (the powered unit) pulling one or more trailers.
Passenger vehicle - ANS A standard automobile, such as a sedan, SUV, minivan, or light
pickup truck, used for personal transportation. Some definitions may include vans and pickup
trucks under a certain weight limit.
Driver's License Class A - ANS For combination vehicles with a GVWR ≥ 26,001 lbs and towed
vehicle > 10,000 lbs.
Driver's License Class B - ANS For single vehicles with a GVWR ≥ 26,001 lbs and towed vehicle
≤ 10,000 lbs.
Driver's License Class C - ANS For single vehicles with a GVWR of 16,001-26,000 lbs.
Driver's License Class D - ANS For passenger vehicles with a GVWR ≤ 16,000 lbs.
When are safety inspections required? - ANS Required every 6 months for most second
division vehicles.
Certificate of Safety Decal - ANS Must be displayed after a vehicle passes inspection.
Apportionment ID Card - ANS Required for trucks > 12,000 lbs registered in another state.
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