Rule 23.3.512 - WRITTEN TESTS FOR ENDORSEMENTS(1) Separate written tests will be given for each type or class of endorsement.(2) Written tests for type 1 endorsements consist of 50 questions relating to the operating characteristics of articulated vehicles, multi-unit vehicles, and vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or more; applicable federal regulations; Montana laws relating to driver responsibilities, movement of traffic, vehicle size and weight, vehicle equipment, road signs, and safety practices. The maximum score for the type 1 endorsement written test is 100. Two points are deducted for each incorrectly marked answer or unanswered question. The minimum passing score is 80.(3) Written tests for type 2 endorsements consist of 40 questions relating to the operating characteristics of articulated vehicles, multi-unit vehicles, and vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or more; Montana laws relating to driver responsibilities, movement of traffic, vehicle size and weight, vehicle equipment, road signs, and safety practices. The maximum score for the type 2 written test is 100. Two and one-half points are deducted for each incorrectly marked answer or unanswered question. The minimum passing score is 80.(4) Written tests for hazardous materials and tank endorsements consist of 20 questions relating to the handling, storage, driver responsibilities, and reporting requirements relating to hazardous materials, and the operating characteristics, driver responsibilities, and load shift characteristics of tank vehicles. The maximum score for hazardous material or tank endorsement written tests is 100. Five points are deducted for each incorrectly marked answer or unanswered question. The minimum passing score is 80.(5) Written tests for passenger endorsements consist of 20 questions relating to special driver responsibilities, handling characteristics, operating requirements, state and federal laws and regulations, and safety practices relating to the operating of passenger carrying vehicles. The maximum score for the passenger endorsement written test is 100. Five points are deducted for each incorrectly marked or unanswered question. The minimum passing score is 80.(6) Written tests for double/triple endorsements consist of 20 questions relating to special driver responsibilities, special handling and operating characteristics and state and federal laws and regulations regarding the operation of double/triple trailer combinations. The maximum score for the double/triple trailer endorsement written test is 100. Five points are deducted for each incorrectly marked answer or unanswered question. The minimum passing score is 80.(7) Written tests for air brake operation will consist of 10 questions relating to the operating characteristics of air or air/combination braking systems, safety factors, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The maximum score for the air brake test is 100. Ten points are deducted for each incorrectly marked answer or unanswered question. The minimum passing score is 80.(8) Illiterates are: (a) ineligible to receive a type 1 endorsement;(b) eligible to receive a type 2 endorsement if they are examined orally by the examiner and pass the oral test.(9) Applicants observed cheating on the written test are immediately failed.NEW, 1988 MAR p. 62, Eff. 1/15/88; AMD, 1989 MAR p. 486, Eff. 4/28/89.Sec. 61-5-112, 61-5-117, 61-5-125 MCA; IMP, Sec. 61-5-110, 61-5-112 MCA;