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Missouri Class E License Exam (Chapter
15 - Commercial Vehicles) Rated A+
Maximum height of any vehicle outside of a commercial zone on designated highways plus 10 miles thereform ✔✔14'
Maximum height of any vehicle in a commercial zone ✔✔15'
Maximum height on all other highways ✔✔13.5'
Maximum width on any vehicle ✔✔8.5'
Commercial zones exist only in cities with a population of ✔✔75,000 or more
The commercial zone is _____ mille(s) beyond the city limits plus one mile for every _______ residents or portion thereof ✔✔1 mile, 50,000 residents
The commercial zone for St. Louis City extends ______miles beyond the city limits ✔✔18 miles
The commercial zone for Kansas City extends _______ miles beyond the city limits and includes the city of Harrisonville ✔✔12 miles
The commercial zones for Springfield, St. Joseph, and Columbia extends only _______ miles beyond the city limits ✔✔2 miles
The commercial zone on interstate highways extends only ______ miles beyond the city limits ✔✔2 miles
Maximum length of any single vehicle ✔✔45'
Maximum length of any bus or trackless trolley coach not including one foot in the front and back for safety bumper ✔✔45'
Maximum length of truck-tractor and semi-trailer upon interstates and certain designated highways the length of the semi-trailer (no overall maximum length, includes load) ✔✔53'
Maximum length of truck-tractor and semi-trailer upon all other roads ✔✔60'
Motor vehicle carriers may carry loads that extend beyond their legal length limits by ✔✔3' beyond the front and 4' beyond the rear
Exemptions from size limits ✔✔1. farm machinery driven occasionally for short distances
- vehicles temporarily transporting farm machinery
- implement dealers delivering or moving farm machinery for repair
- vehicles temporarily transporting road-making machines or road materials
- vehicles towing disabled vehicles for repair on highways
Maximum weight on any single axle allowed on interstates ✔✔20,000 pounds
Maximum weight on any single axle allowed in a commercial zone ✔✔22,400 pounds
Maximum weight on any single axle allowed on all other routes ✔✔22,000 pounds
Maximum weight on any tandem axle allowed on interstates ✔✔34,000 pounds
Maximum weight on any tandem axle allowed on all other routes ✔✔36,000 pounds
Actual gross weight allowed depends on the distance from _______ to _______. ✔✔the first axel to the last axle
To determine the maximum gross weight allowed in a commercial zone, multiply the number of axels by ✔✔22,400 pounds
Maximum gross weight allowed on interstates, primary and other designated highways ✔✔80,000 pounds
Where do you apply for an overdimension and overweight permit? ✔✔Missouri Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Services Unit
To receive an oversize or overweight permit... ✔✔1. the load on your vehicle must be non- reducible
- you must have property damage and bodily injury liability insurance
- you must pay a permit fee
What information must be clearly visible on commercial motor vehicles if it licensed for more than 36,000 pounds and is regularly used for commercial purposes? ✔✔1. name of the owner
- address the vehicle is operated from and the number issued to a motor carrier by the Motor Carrier Services
- the word "local" displayed on every local commercial vehicle. For-hire carriers must display their USDOT number followed by the letters "MO"
How far should you follow another bus or truck when you are driving a bus or truck? ✔✔ 300 feet
When can you follow closer than 300 feet? ✔✔business or residential district or when passing
For each ______ feet of length in your vehicle, keep at least ______ second(s) between you and the vehicle in front of you. ✔✔10 feet, 1 second
How far must you stop from a railroad track if you are driving a motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire, school bus, motor vehicle carrying material that is corrosive, flammable, explosive, or poisonous, or motor vehicle used for the transportation of flammable or corrosive liquids in bulk, whether loaded or empty? ✔✔15 to 50 feet
All commercial motor vehicles must stop at weight stations except? ✔✔Those licensed for 18,000 pounds or less or otherwise exempted by law, unless directed by a peace officer
To avoid a crash with a tailgater, you should? ✔✔1. slow down
- avoid any sudden turns or stops and signal well in advance
- increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you
- do not flash your taillights or brake lights at the tailgater
To make sure the surface will hold the weight of your vehicle, be wary of? ✔✔1. parking lots
- unpaved roads, or parking areas, especially when wet
- construction areas
