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Name the lighting equipment required for second division or combination vehicles longer than 25 ft and /or wider than 80 inches. |
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- 2 yellow or amber lights on the front of the vehicle; one light must be on each upper-front corner and visible for 500ft.
- Three red lights on the rear of the vehcile, which must be in a horizontal line and visible for 500ft
- 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 not more than 12 in. from each lower corner.
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What is the maximum width for most vehicles? |
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Max Height is 13 feet 6 inches |
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What is the proper method of braking on long downhill grades? |
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Once the vehicle is in the proper low gear, follow the below proper baking techniques:
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Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown
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When your speed has been reduced to approximately 5m.p.h below your safe speed, release the brakes. This brake application should last about 3 seconds
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When your speed has increased to a safe speed, repeat both of the prior proper braking techniques.
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What are the laws that apply to one vehicle towing another? |
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- The drawbar or other connections shall be strong enough to pull all the weight of the vehicle being towed
- The drawbar or other connections shall 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 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 2 safety chanis 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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What are the maximum weights for single, tandem and 5-axle combinations? |
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What is the maximum length allowed for second division vehicles, empty or loaded. What are the exceptions? |
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At what distance must warning flags, flares or other approved warning devices be visible? |
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What are the requirments for reducing overweight on vehicles? |
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What types of vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings? |
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What is the maximum height, including load, for all vehicles |
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How do you mark a load that projects 4 ft. or more to the rear of the vehicle? |
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On a two-lane roadway, what is the maximum legal speed limit for trucks with a gross weight of 8,000lbs. or more? |
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