CLP Restrictions and Limitations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A CLP holder is driving a Class A combination vehicle. Which of the following is NOT permitted?
- Driving on an interstate highway during daylight hours
- Operating the vehicle without a CDL holder in the passenger seat (Correct answer)
- Practicing pre-trip inspections in a parking lot
- Driving on a two-lane rural road with a CDL holder present
Correct answer: Operating the vehicle without a CDL holder in the passenger seat
A CLP holder must always have a CDL holder with the appropriate class and endorsements seated in the front passenger seat.
Question 2: Which endorsement allows a CLP holder to practice operating a vehicle with air brakes?
- H endorsement
- N endorsement
- No special endorsement is needed on the CLP (Correct answer)
- T endorsement
Correct answer: No special endorsement is needed on the CLP
Air brake practice is covered under the basic CLP without a separate endorsement, as long as the accompanying CDL holder has the air brake restriction removed.
Question 3: A CLP holder wants to transport hazardous materials. What is required?
- An H endorsement on their CLP and a CDL holder with H endorsement present (Correct answer)
- Just an H endorsement on their CLP
- No special requirement beyond the basic CLP
- A written permit from the FMCSA
Correct answer: An H endorsement on their CLP and a CDL holder with H endorsement present
To practice with hazmat, the CLP must carry the H endorsement and the accompanying CDL holder must also have the H endorsement.
Question 4: How long is a CLP valid before it must be renewed or upgraded to a CDL?
- 6 months
- 1 year (Correct answer)
- 2 years
- 18 months
Correct answer: 1 year
A CLP is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
Question 5: A CLP holder may NOT operate a CMV during which of the following conditions?
- Daytime on a multi-lane highway
- Nighttime with proper working lights and a CDL holder present
- On roads with a posted speed limit above 55 mph
- Alone, without an accompanying CDL holder (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Alone, without an accompanying CDL holder
CLP holders are prohibited from operating a CMV without a qualifying CDL holder in the front passenger seat at all times.
Question 6: A CLP holder's accompanying CDL holder falls asleep in the passenger seat while the CLP holder is driving. This situation is:
- Acceptable as long as the CDL holder is present in the vehicle
- A violation because the CDL holder must be alert and able to assist (Correct answer)
- Acceptable during nighttime hours only
- Only a violation if the CLP holder is on an interstate highway
Correct answer: A violation because the CDL holder must be alert and able to assist
The accompanying CDL holder must be awake and in a position to provide guidance and intervention if needed.
Question 7: Which of the following vehicles can a Class B CLP holder NOT practice operating?
- A straight truck over 26,000 lbs GVWR
- A large bus with more than 15 passengers
- A Class A combination vehicle (Correct answer)
- A vehicle designed to transport 20 passengers
Correct answer: A Class A combination vehicle
A Class B CLP only authorizes practice with Class B and Class C vehicles, not Class A combination vehicles.
CLP Restrictions and Limitations 2
A CLP holder is driving a Class A combination vehicle.
Which of the following is NOT permitted?