Motor Vehicle Division Special Permits and Endorsements 2

Question 1

What is a 'dealer plate' (dealer tag) and who may use it?

Accepted Answer

A temporary plate allowing licensed dealers to operate inventory vehicles for business purposes

Answer

Dealer plates are issued to licensed motor vehicle dealers and allow them to operate inventory or demonstrate vehicles without full registration on each unit.

Question 2

A 'transporter' plate differs from a dealer plate in that it is issued to whom?

Accepted Answer

Companies that move vehicles but do not sell them (e.g., auto transport carriers)

Answer

Transporter plates are issued to businesses that move vehicles without owning them for sale, such as auto transport and delivery services.

Question 3

What additional test is required to add a 'school bus (S)' endorsement to a CDL?

Accepted Answer

A written knowledge test and a skills test conducted in an actual school bus

Answer

The S endorsement requires both a written knowledge test specific to school bus operations and a skills test performed in a school bus.

Question 4

Which permit allows an individual to operate a vehicle before permanent license plates are issued?

Accepted Answer

Temporary operating permit (TOP) or paper/cardboard temporary tag

Answer

A temporary operating permit allows newly purchased vehicles to operate legally while the permanent plates are being processed by the MVD.

Question 5

A 'pilot car' (escort vehicle) permit is required when escorting what type of load?

Accepted Answer

Oversize loads that exceed width or length thresholds requiring guidance and warning

Answer

Pilot car permits authorize escort vehicles to accompany extremely wide or long loads that require advance warning and guidance for safe passage.

Motor Vehicle Division Practice Test

Motor Vehicle Division Practice Test

Motor Vehicle Division Special Permits and Endorsements 2