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1.In Wisconsin, recreational vehicle operators not engaged in commercial activity are exempt from the CDL if the RV is no longer than what?
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Correct answer: A. 45 feet Wisconsin: RV operators (owned or leased motor home, fifth wheel or touring mobile home, not longer than 45 feet) not engaged in commercial activity are not required to hold a CDL.
2.Under Wisconsin's farmer exemption, when must a farmer still have a CDL with proper endorsements?
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Correct answer: C. When pulling double/triple trailers or carrying 16 or more passengers Wisconsin: a farmer driving a CMV with double or triple trailers, or designed to carry or actually carrying 16 or more passengers, must have a CDL with proper endorsements.
3.In Wisconsin, what does the '51' restriction on a CDL mean?
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Correct answer: A. CDL intrastate only in excepted industry Wisconsin restriction codes: K – CDL intrastate only; 51 – CDL intrastate only in excepted industry; V – medical variance; L – no air brakes; Z – no full air brakes.
4.Since March 1, 2015, what may temporary visitors from Canada or Mexico no longer do with a Wisconsin CDL?
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Correct answer: D. Renew it or change classes or endorsements Wisconsin: under federal law effective March 1, 2015, temporary visitors from Canada and Mexico may no longer renew or change classes or endorsements on their Wisconsin CDL.
5.How long is a Wisconsin commercial learner permit (CLP) valid?
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Correct answer: B. 180 days Wisconsin: the CLP is valid for 180 days and will list the type of vehicles and endorsements for which you have qualified.
6.In Wisconsin, who must sit next to a CLP holder at all times while driving?
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Correct answer: C. A qualified instructor or licensed CMV driver at least 21 Wisconsin: you must have a qualified driving instructor or a person licensed to operate that type of CMV and at least 21 years old sitting next to you at all times.
7.What does Wisconsin's military service CDL skills test waiver NOT cover?
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Correct answer: B. The skills test for the school bus 'S' endorsement Wisconsin: you must still pass the knowledge tests and be a Wisconsin resident; this waiver does not include the skills test for the school bus 'S' endorsement.
8.At renewal, what must Wisconsin school bus drivers pass to keep the 'S' endorsement?
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Correct answer: B. Knowledge, road signs, vision and an abbreviated skills test Wisconsin school bus drivers must pass the knowledge test, road signs, vision and an abbreviated skills test at renewal (every 2 years if 70 or older).
9.How often must a Wisconsin school bus driver age 70 or older file a new medical report?
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Correct answer: D. Every year Wisconsin: school bus drivers must file a new medical report every 2 years and upon renewal of the 'S' endorsement (if 70 or older, every year).
10.Wisconsin's restricted farm service CDL is for people employed by a farm service industry for how many days or less per calendar year?
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Correct answer: A. 210 days Wisconsin: a special, restricted farm service CDL is available for persons employed by a farm service industry for 210 days or less per calendar year.
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