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Maximum height of any vehicle outside a commercial zone on designated highways plus 10 MILES therefrom
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14'
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Maximum height of any vehicle in a commercial zone.
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15'
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Maximum height of any vehicle other than designated highways and commercial zones
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13.5
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Maximum width of any vehicle
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8.5
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A commercial zone is defined by what general conditions and what are the exceptions for certain cities?
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Commercial zone has a population of at least 75,000. It also extends 1 mile for every 50,000 residents or portion thereof. St. Louis city extends 18 miles beyond city limits. Kansas city, 12 including harrisonville. Springfield, St. Joseph, and Columbia 2.
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How far does the commercial zone extend from interstate highways?
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2 miles
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Maximum length of any single vehicle
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45'
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Maximum length of any bus or trackless trolley coach not including 1' In front and back for safety bumper
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45'
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Maximum length of truck-tractor and semi-trailer upon interstates and certain designated highways. (No overall max length, includes load)
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53'
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Maximum length of truck-tractor and semi-trailer upon all other road besides designated highways
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60'
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Maximum length of truck-tractor, semi-trailer, and trailer combinations (double bottoms) upon interstates and certain designated highways (no overall max length).
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28'
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Maximum length of truck-tractor , semi-trailer, and trailer combinations (double bottoms) on all other roads besides certain designated highways
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65'
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Maximum length of truck and trailer(s) and all other combinations of vehicles upon interstates and certain primary highways
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65'
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Overall maximum length of truck and trailer(s) and all other combinations of vehicles upon other roads besides interstates and certain primary highways
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55'
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Maximum length of automobile transporters and boat transporters with a conventional 5th wheel
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75' for combination unit plus 3' front to 4' rear overhang
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Maximum length of automobile transporters and boat transporters that are stingersteered
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75' for combination units plus 3' front to 4' rear overhang
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Maximum length of driveaway saddle mount combinations (double or triple on interstate and designated highways)
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97'
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Loads must not extend more than how many feet beyond the front or rear of vehicle?
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Front-3' Rear-4'
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Name all 5 exemptions from size limits
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1. Farm machinery driven occasionally for short distances 2. Vehicles temporarily transporting farm machinery 3. Implement dealers delivering or moving farm machinery for repair 4. Vehicles temporarily transporting road making machines or road materials 5. Vehicles towing disabled vehicles for repair on highways. These exemptions do not include interstate highways.
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Where might a weight limit change be posted
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On a bridge
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Single axle weight limit on interstates
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20,000 lbs.
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Single axle weight limit in commercial zone
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22,400 lbs.
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Single axle weight limit on all other routes besides interstates and commercial zones
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22,000 lbs.
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Tandem axle weight limit on interstates
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34,000 lbs.
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Tandem axle weight limit on all other routes besides interststes
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36,000 lbs.
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How is maximum gross weight calculated?
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Multiply number of axles by weight limit
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What is the maximum gross weight allowed on interstates ,primary and other designated highways?
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80,000 lbs
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Where may one apply for an over dimension and overweight permit?
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Missouri department of transportation, motor carrier services unit
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What are the conditions before receiving an oversize or overweight permit?
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The load must be non-reducable, must have property damage and bodily injury liability insurance , and must pay permit fee
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What is a vehicle route map and where can one obtain one?
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The map shows the routes on which larger and heavier trucks are allowed to travel. You can obtain one from the department of transportation, motor carrier services.
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List the motor carrier safety regulation exemptions
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1.Commercial vehicles with GVWR or GCWR of 26,000 lbs. Or less than 26,001 GVWR unless transporting hazardous materials or passengers 2.Commercial vehicles licensed for gross weight of 60,000 lbs or less when used only for the transport of solid waste 3.Commercial vehicles licensed for 42,000 lbs or less for farm use and indicated by letter F on license plate as authorized by MO revisded statutes section 301.030 unless transporting hazardous materials except fertilizer.
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True or false . If you are transporting hazardous material, your vehicle must comply with the equipment and operating regulations of the USDOT
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True
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When operating wholly within Missouri you don't need emergency equipment in which cases?
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1.Vehicles licensed for 42,000 lbs or less with an F plate 2.Solid waste haulers licensed for 60,000 lbs or less 3.Commercial vehicles licensed for 12,000 lbs or less
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Any vehicle licensed for ___ pounds must carry what emergency equipment? State the weight for this classification and equipment.
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12,000 lbs or more. 1. One fire extinguisher that's rated at 5 B:C or more by underwriters laboratories incorporated 2.One spare fuse or overload protective device for wack kind and size used if devices are not reset type Plus one of the following combination of warning devices: 1.Three flares (liquid burning pot torches) and 3 fuses and two red flags. Must not be carried by vehicles transporting explosive or flammable material or using flammable compressed gas as motor fuel 2.Three red electric lanterns and two red flags3 3.Three bi-directional emergency red reflective triangles.
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What information must be clearly visible on commercial vehicles?
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1.Name of owner 2.Address of vehicle is operated from & number issued to motor carrier by motor carrier services 3.The word "local" displayed on every local commercial vehicle. For-hire carriers must display USDOT number followed by the letters "MO"
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What conditions exempt you from displaying credentials on commercial motor vehicles?
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1.If it is licensed for 36,000 lbs or less 2.If it is not regularly used for commercial purposes
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If you're driving a bus or truck what distance should you maintain from another bus or truck?
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At least 300 ft.
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True or false. When driving a bus or truck you may follow another bus or truck closer than 300 ft when in a business district or when passing.
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True
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For each 10 feet of length in your vehicle how many seconds should you keep between you and the vehicle in front of you?
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1
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You must stop within how many feet before railroad tracks and in which types of vehicles?
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15 to 50 in motor vehicles carrying passengers for hire, school buses, carrying material that is corrosive, flammable, explosive, or poisonous or a vehicle used for the transportation of flammable or corrosive liquids in bulk whether loaded or empty
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To avoid any part of a load falling off, what measures must one take?
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Secure or have protective cover on it
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What is off tracking and how to compensate for it?
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When turning, rear wheel takes shorter path than front. The greater the distance between wheels, the greater the difference in their paths. To compensate begin left turn as far right as possible and right turn as far left as possible
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All commercial vehicles must stop at weigh stations unless...
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Vehicle is licensed for 18,000 lbs or less, or otherwise exempted by law , unless directed by a peace officer
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To avoid a crash with a tailgater what precautions should one take?
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1.Slow down . Better to be tailgated at low speeds 2.Avoid sudden turns or stops and signal well in advance 3.Increase distance between you and vehicle in front of you to help avoid sudden stops 4.Don't flash tail or brake lights or tsilgater might not believe you when you really do slow down or stop
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Make sure to have space over vehicle at all times. What are some precautions one can take to avoid a collision in these circumstances?
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Don't assume posted heights are correct on bridges and overpasses. Check all wires ,signs,trees,and a/c units
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Be weary of soft surfaces. Which areas should one pay special attention to?
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Parking lots, unpaved roads or parking areas (especially when wet), construction areas
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Acceleration rate varies by what factor? Time to cross the road is ALSO affected by what factor?
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Weight. Length
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True or false . In a long or heavily weighted vehicle, you will need a larger gap to cross the road than in a car
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True
