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1.What is Idaho's fee for a commercial learner's permit?
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Correct answer: B. $29.00 Idaho fee list: commercial learner's permit $29.00; duplicate CDL or permit $20.00; license upgrade $30.00; written tests $5.00 each.
2.In Idaho, how much is each CDL written (knowledge) test?
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Correct answer: B. $5.00 Idaho fee list: written tests (each) $5.00.
3.Under Idaho Code 49-306(10), the CDL examiner's skills test fee may be up to how much?
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Correct answer: B. $190 Idaho: the skills test CDL examiner license fee varies and may be up to $190 per Idaho Code 49-306(10); the county CDL license fee is $10.00.
4.How many questions must you answer correctly to pass Idaho's 50-question general knowledge test?
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Correct answer: C. 40 Idaho's knowledge test table: general knowledge 50 questions, 40 correct to pass; hazmat 30/24; air brake 25/20; endorsements 20/16.
5.Under Idaho Code 49-303(4), how much licensed driving experience is required to obtain a CDL?
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Correct answer: A. At least one year Idaho: you must have at least one year of licensed driving experience in order to obtain a CDL per Idaho Code 49-303(4).
6.How far in advance must Idaho skills examiners notify ITD of your CDL skills test?
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Correct answer: B. At least 48 hours Idaho: examiners are required to notify ITD of your skills test a minimum of 48 hours prior to the test taking place.
7.In Idaho, what license does a person need to operate a custom motorcoach for commercial purposes with a GVWR over 26,001 pounds?
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Correct answer: C. A CDL with a passenger endorsement Idaho: recreational vehicles are exempt, but anyone operating a custom motorcoach for commercial purposes with a GVWR over 26,001 pounds needs a CDL with a passenger endorsement.
8.An Idaho seasonal CDL is NOT valid for driving which vehicles?
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Correct answer: D. Class A combinations or buses for 16+ passengers Idaho: the seasonal CDL is not valid for driving Class A (combination) vehicles or passenger vehicles constructed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver.
9.How many correct answers are needed to pass Idaho's 30-question hazmat knowledge test?
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Correct answer: D. 24 Idaho: the hazmat test has 30 questions with 24 correct needed to pass.
10.Idaho's seasonal CDL may carry placarded diesel fuel only in quantities of:
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Correct answer: D. 1,000 gallons or less The seasonal CDL is not valid for placarded hazmat except diesel fuel in quantities of 1,000 gallons or less, liquid fertilizers in vehicles or implements of husbandry with total capacities of 3,000 gallons or less, or unmixed solid fertilizers.
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