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1.Under Pennsylvania law, how long must you wait after receiving your CDL learner's permit before taking Class A, B or C skills testing?
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Correct answer: B. 15 days Pennsylvania law requires you to wait 15 days after receiving your learner's permit before Class A, B or C skills testing.
2.In Pennsylvania, what happens to the 15-day wait if you make changes or upgrades to your CDL learner's permit?
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Correct answer: B. It is recalculated from the new permit's issue date Pennsylvania: if you make any changes and/or upgrades on your CDL learner's permit, the 15-day wait is recalculated based on the new issuance date.
3.Which vehicles are not permitted at Pennsylvania CDL skills test sites?
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Correct answer: C. Trailers over 102 inches wide and combinations over 75 feet long Pennsylvania: trailers over 102" wide and combinations over 75' long are not permitted at skills test testing sites.
4.In Pennsylvania, how old must the person accompanying a commercial learner's permit holder be?
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Correct answer: A. At least 21 Pennsylvania: the accompanying person must hold a valid license for the type of vehicle, occupy the seat beside you, and be at least 21 years of age.
5.Which Pennsylvania form is used to apply for a commercial learner's permit?
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Correct answer: D. DL-31CD Pennsylvania: apply for your permit(s) using form DL-31CD, Application for Commercial Learner's Permit; it is also used to upgrade or add endorsements.
6.What must you hold before you can obtain a Pennsylvania CDL?
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Correct answer: D. A Pennsylvania non-commercial driver's license Pennsylvania: you must be licensed as a non-commercial driver in Pennsylvania in order to obtain a CDL.
7.In Pennsylvania, what does the 'A' restriction on a CDL mean?
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Correct answer: A. Driving only within an exempt intracity zone Pennsylvania restriction A: restricts the driver to only drive within an exempt intracity zone (49 CFR 391.62).
8.In Pennsylvania, what does the 'X' restriction on a commercial learner's permit prohibit?
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Correct answer: C. Driving tank vehicles carrying cargo Pennsylvania: the X restriction prohibits a learning driver from driving tank vehicles carrying cargo (appears on the CLP only).
9.In Pennsylvania, what must a school bus driver do to recertify the S endorsement?
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Correct answer: C. Pass the school bus knowledge test and skills evaluation, with 7 hours classroom and 3 hours in-bus Pennsylvania: to recertify, the applicant must pass the school bus knowledge test and skills evaluation and complete 7 hours of classroom and 3 hours in-bus skills evaluation.
10.For a Pennsylvania skills test in a tank vehicle used for hazmat, when must the tank be purged?
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Correct answer: A. Before testing and within 72 hours, with a purge letter Pennsylvania: a hazmat tank vehicle must be purged prior to testing and within 72 hours, with a letter stating it was purged (vehicle info, date and time); placards must be covered.
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