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Oregon Trucking Associations
Knowledge Exam
Part 383 (Commercial Driver License)

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1. A commercial motor vehicle, as described in Part 383, has a gross vehicle weight rating of:
a. 10,001 pounds or more
b. 26,001 pounds or more
c. 11,794 pounds or more
d. none of the above

2. Excessive speeding, involving speed of 15 miles per hour or more above the post speed limit, is:
a. subject to a 10 day disqualification
b. a serious traffic violation
c. a felony
d. an exception


3. Each person who operates a commercial motor vehicle, as described in Part 383, must notify his/her employer of any traffic convictions (other than parking) within:
a. 60 days of the date of conviction
b. 15 days of the date of conviction
c. 30 days of the date of conviction
d. notification is not required if the conviction is for a violation in a personal vehicle

4. The operator of the following vehicle is required to have a CDL:
a. the vehicle is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver
b. the vehicle is carrying a non-placardable amount of hazardous materials
c. the vehicle has a gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
d. all of the above require a CDL

5. Knowledge of the proper placement of the heaviest trailer is required for:
a. acquiring overweight permits
b. acquiring a doubles/triples endorsement on a CDL
c. acquiring a tank vehicle endorsement on a CDL
d. passing the general knowledge exam for a CDL


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