Emergencies & HazardsQuestion 97 of 120
What is the maximum gross vehicle weight generally allowed on the Interstate highway system without a special permit?
a.60,000 pounds
b.70,000 pounds
c.80,000 pounds
d.100,000 pounds
Explanation
The federal limit is 80,000 pounds gross, with 20,000 pounds on a single axle and 34,000 pounds on a tandem axle set, subject to the bridge formula. Sixty and seventy thousand are below the legal maximum, and 100,000 pounds requires a permit.
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