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24 Cards in this Set
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No vehicle unladed or with load shall exceed a height of how many feet? |
13 1/2 feet |
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Every motor vehicle which is so constructed or loaded as to obstruct the driver's view to the rear thereof from the driver's position shall be equipped with a mirror located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least how many feet? |
200 feet to the rear |
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Any vehicle loaded or within less than 6 inches to top of body with sand, dirt, gravel, or rock shall not be driven or moved upon any highway unless: |
You must use a tarpaulin, canvas or other top to cover the load. You must also use four 6-inch sideboards—one attached to the front, one to the back and one to each side of the body. |
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When your vision is limited due to bad weather conditions, the maximum speed on all highways for trucks, truck-trailers and busses is: |
45 mph |
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The driver of any motor truck or motor truck drawing another vehicle upon a roadway outside of a business or residential district shall not continually follow another truck within: |
300 feet of other trucks, except when you are attempting to pass |
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No semi-trailer or trailer operating in a truck-semi-trailer-trailer combination and no trailer operating in a double trailer combination drawn by a motor vehicle shall exceed a length of: |
30 feet |
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No semi-trailer operating in a truck tractor-semi-trailer combination and no trailer drawn by a motor vehicle shall exceed a length of: |
50 feet |
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How many vehicles in combination may be towed by saddle-mount? |
2 Vehicles |
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How many motor vehicles may be towed by a tow-bar?
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1 vehicle |
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How many motor vehicles may be towed by a tow-bar?
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1 vehicle |
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Trucks must stop at all weigh stations on the main highways for what reason? |
so that it can be weighed to determine if it is overloaded. |
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Trucks must stop at all weigh stations on the main highways for what reason? |
So that it can be weighed to determine if it is overloaded. |
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No single vehicle unladed or with load shall have an over-all length inclusive to front and rear bumpers of how many feet? |
40 feet |
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When is it important that the driver of a commercial vehicle be better informed about the rules and regulations of safe driving than the ordinary driver? |
At all times, because your responsibility is much greater than an ordinary driver |
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Before backing a large truck, what is the first step you should take? |
When you are preparing to back up a truck or large vehicle, always get out and carefully check clearance limits. Make sure that you have plenty of room to maneuver. If possible, have someone guide you when you back up. |
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The total outside width of any vehicle or load thereon shall not exceed how many feet? |
8 - 2 feet or 102 in |
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If a vehicle that is over twelve feet and six inches in height does damage to any overhead structure or wire that is at least twelve feet six inches high, who is liable for the damages? |
You or the vehicle's owner will be held responsible for any damage caused by the excess height. |
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Permits to move a vehicle or load on the highway that is in excess of the legal size or weight must be obtained from? |
Mississippi Department of Transportation |
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If a truck or bus becomes disabled on the roadway at night, three flares or reflectors, must be placed to warn other drivers. One is placed alongside the vehicle. The other two are placed where?
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100 feet Ahead of your location & 100 feet at the rear |
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All clearance side-marker lamps on or near the front of a trailer must be what color?
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Amber (Orange) |
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All reflectors mounted on the rear and on the side nearest the rear must be what color?
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Red |
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Every vehicle transporting explosives shall be equipped with fire extinguishers filled and ready for immediate use. At least how many are required? |
2 or More |
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All trucks must have a red or amber stop light and shall be lighted when? |
When you Apply the Foot Break |
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The load upon any vehicle or combination of vehicles shall not extend beyond the front bumper of such vehicles more than how many feet? |
3 feet |
