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1.Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed for trucks on Washington interstate and state highways?
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Correct answer: D. 60 mph Washington: unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed for trucks and buses is 60 mph on interstate and state highways (70 mph for auto-stages), 50 mph on county roads, 25 mph on city streets.
2.Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed for trucks and buses on Washington county roads?
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Correct answer: A. 50 mph Washington: 50 mph on county roads and 25 mph on city and town streets, unless lower limits are posted.
3.In Washington, during what period must chains be carried on all vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVWR?
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Correct answer: C. November 1 to April 1 Washington: chains must be carried on all vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVWR from November 1 to April 1 each year, or at other times when chains are required.
4.What is the maximum weight in Washington for any combination of vehicles?
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Correct answer: B. 80,000 pounds Washington maximum weights: 20,000 lbs single axle; 34,000 lbs tandem axles under 7 ft apart; 40,000 lbs single-unit on 3+ axles; 80,000 lbs any combination.
5.What is Washington's maximum weight on tandem axles spaced less than 7 feet apart?
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Correct answer: D. 34,000 pounds Washington: 34,000 pounds on tandem axles spaced less than 7 feet apart.
6.In Washington, how long must you wait after passing a CDL skills test before your CDL can be issued?
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Correct answer: C. 24 hours Washington: all applicants must wait 24 hours after passing a CDL skills test to have their CDL issued.
7.How far in advance must all Washington CDL skills tests be scheduled?
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Correct answer: B. At least three days Washington: all skills tests must be scheduled at a minimum of three (3) days in advance.
8.In Washington, within how many days of the first passed skills segment must your CDL be issued?
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Correct answer: C. 180 days Washington: completed skills test scores are valid for 180 days; your CDL must be issued within 180 days from the first passed segment (vehicle inspection).
9.Washington firefighters and police operating emergency equipment are exempt from a CDL if they carry proof of which training?
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Correct answer: D. EVAP or EVIP Washington: firefighters and law enforcement operating emergency equipment are exempt if they carry the card showing they completed EVAP or EVIP.
10.In Washington, how long are hazardous materials and doubles/triples knowledge test results valid?
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Correct answer: A. 180 days only Washington: knowledge tests for hazardous materials and doubles/triples are valid for 180 days only (other CLP endorsement scores: 180 days or one CLP renewal cycle).
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