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1.In Michigan, at what age may you drive a CMV within the state (intrastate), when not hauling placarded hazmat?
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Correct answer: A. 18 Michigan: you may drive a CMV in Michigan (intrastate) at age 18, except when transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards.
2.In Michigan, what is the maximum time the CDL portion of a license can be valid, based on the medical certificate?
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Correct answer: C. 2 years Michigan: the CDL portion is valid for the same time as the medical certificate or SPE, up to a maximum of 2 years.
3.Which conviction within the 24 months before application can keep you from getting a Michigan CDL?
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Correct answer: B. Any six-point violation Michigan lists conviction of any six-point violation in the 24 months immediately preceding application as a reason you cannot get a CDL.
4.What does the Michigan CDL manual say about triple trailer combinations?
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Correct answer: B. They are not permitted in Michigan Michigan: T – double or triple trailers (triple trailer combinations are not permitted in Michigan).
5.In Michigan, farmers are exempt from the CDL when operating vehicles within what radius of their farm?
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Correct answer: A. 150 miles Michigan: farmers operating vehicles within a 150-mile radius of their farm are exempt, though an F-endorsement or CDL may be needed in some cases.
6.What is required to get Michigan's F-endorsement (farm)?
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Correct answer: D. A knowledge test, but no skills test Michigan: a knowledge test, but no skills test, is required to obtain the F-endorsement.
7.In Michigan, how long are road skills test results valid?
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Correct answer: B. One year from the test date Michigan: road skills test results are valid for one year; if you do not apply for your CDL within one year you must retake all required tests.
8.How many questions are on Michigan's Group A knowledge test?
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Correct answer: C. 70, including 20 on combination vehicles Michigan: Group A has 70 questions (the test includes a 20-question combination vehicle section); Groups B and C have 50.
9.In Michigan, if you fail the on-road segment after passing the inspection and basic control segments, what does the retest include?
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Correct answer: A. Only the on-road segment, if on the same CLP Michigan: your retest will include only the on-road segment, as long as you retest on the same CLP; you need not retest with the same tester.
10.In Michigan, what is the fee for an X endorsement?
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Correct answer: D. $10 Michigan fee table: CDL vehicle group designation $25; CDL endorsements $5 each ($10 for an 'X' endorsement).
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