ILLINOIS NON CDL VEHICLES CLASS C EXAM
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
Name the lighting equipment required for second division or combination vehicles longer than 25 feet and/or wider than 80 inches. - ANSWER-Two yellow/amber lights on the fron of the vehicle; one light must be on each upper front corner and visible 500 ft
Three red lights on the rear of the vehicle, which must be in a horizontal line and visible for 500 ft
Two yellow/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? - ANSWER-The maximum width is 8 ft
What is the proper method of braking on long downhill grades? - ANSWER-Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown
When your speed has been reduced to approx. 5 mph below your safe speed release the brakes. This brake application should last about three seconds
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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? - ANSWER-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 ft from one vehicle to the other. This does not include the connection between two vehicles transporting poles, pipes, machinery or other objects that can not 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 towing vehicle. This is necessary in case the drawbar breaks
A passenger may not occupy a trailer, semi trailer, farm wagon or other vehicle while being towed on public highways. Exceptions apply when the vehicle does not exceed 15 mph and is used in connection with a parade of farming activity, or the passenger is over age 18.
What are the maximum weights for single, tandem and 5-axle combinations? - ANSWER-20,000 pounds on a single axle; 34,000 pounds on a tandem; and up to 80,000 on a 5-axle combination, depending upon axle spacing.
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