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1.In Louisiana, if the pulling unit of a Class A combination is 26,000 pounds or less, which restriction is added to the license?
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Correct answer: C. 55 - no 18-wheelers Louisiana (R.S. 32:408): if the pulling unit of the combination vehicle is 26,000 pounds or less, a restriction (55 - no 18-wheelers) must be added to the license.
2.Under Louisiana R.S. 32:408, what are the age requirements for a Class A, B or C CDL?
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Correct answer: D. 18 or above intrastate; 21 or above interstate Louisiana lists for each CDL class: age requirements 18 years or above for intrastate and 21 years or above for interstate.
3.A Louisiana Class D license covers commercial vehicles with what GVWR range?
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Correct answer: C. 10,001 to less than 26,001 pounds Louisiana Class D: any single motor vehicle used in commerce to transport passengers or property with a GVWR of 10,001 or more pounds but less than 26,001 pounds.
4.Under Louisiana's Class E farm vehicle provision, farm vehicles must stay within how many air miles of the farm?
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Correct answer: D. 150 air miles Louisiana Class E permits farm vehicles controlled and operated by a farmer to transport farm products, machinery or supplies to and from a farm within 150 air miles of the farm.
5.What is the Louisiana CDL application fee due at the time of application?
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Correct answer: A. $15 Louisiana initial issuance: the application fee is $15, due at the time of application.
6.After passing the required knowledge tests in Louisiana, what learner's permit is issued?
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Correct answer: D. A 180-day learner's permit Louisiana: upon passing the required test(s), the applicant is issued a 180-day learner's permit.
7.Who administers the Louisiana CDL skills test (pre-trip, basic controls and road driving)?
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Correct answer: D. A CDL third party examiner, by appointment Louisiana: the applicant is required to make an appointment with a CDL third party examiner for administration of the skills test.
8.In Louisiana, refusing blood alcohol testing or a DWI conviction in any vehicle disqualifies you from driving a school bus for at least:
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Correct answer: A. Ten years Louisiana: you will be disqualified from operating a school bus for a minimum of ten years if you refuse blood alcohol testing or are convicted of DWI, regardless of the vehicle driven.
9.Under Louisiana R.S. 30:2531, what is the maximum fine listed for a littering conviction?
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Correct answer: C. $5,000 Louisiana R.S. 30:2531-2531.3: penalties range from a $50 fine plus 8 hours of community service to a $5,000 fine, one-year license suspension, 30 days in jail and 100 hours of community service.
10.In Louisiana, the 'H' hazardous materials endorsement is issued only to persons of what age?
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Correct answer: A. 21 years of age or above Louisiana R.S. 32:408(3): the 'H' hazardous materials endorsement is issued only to persons 21 years of age or above.
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