Illinois Non-CDL Class C Vehicle Guidelines

Illinois Non CDL Vehicles: Class C Two yellow/amber lights on the fron of the vehicle; one light must be on each upper front corner and visible 500 ft Name the lighting equipment required for second division or combination vehicles longer than 25 feet and/or wider than 80 inches. 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? The maximum width is 8 ft 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 What is the proper method of braking on long downhill grades? about three seconds When your speed has increased to a safe speed, repeat both of the prior proper braking techniques 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 What are the laws that apply to one vehicle towing another? 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. 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. What are the maximum weights for single, tandem and 5-axle combinations? Shall not exceed 42 ft. Exceptions include the following: What is the maximum length allowed for second division vehicles, Vehicles hauling pipes, poles, machinery or other structural obempty or loaded? What are the exceptions? jects that cannot be quickly taken apart At what distance must warning flags, flares, or other approved warning devices be visible? 500 ft in the dark Driver must stop the vehicle in a suitable place Truck must remain standing until a part of the load is removed or What are the requirements for reducing overweight on vehicles? shifted to comply with the law Any material unloaded shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator What type of vehicles are required to stop at railroad crossings? Second division vehicles carrying passengers for hire, any bus that meets all special requirements 1/2 What is the maximum height, including load, for all vehicles? 13 ft 6 in How do you mark a load that projects 4 ft or more to the rear of the vehicle? Must display a red light to the rear of the load. It must be seen for at least 500 ft when it's dark On a two lane roadway, what is the maximum legal speed limit for trucks with a gross weight of 8,000 pounds or more? 70 mph 2/2