CDL Test 1.4

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On a road where other drivers cant see your stopped vehicle for at least 500 feet, place emergency reflectors_____________
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On a road where other drivers cant see your stopped vehicle for at least 500 feet, place emergency reflectors_____________
At a point down the road where sufficient warning is provided to other traffic
What are two methods for knowing when to shift
- Using road speed
- Using engine speed
You should back toward the ______ side because _________.
Driver's side; you can see more of the rear of the vehicle
What are two conditions in which you should downshift
- Before entering a curve
- Before a descent
How can you use a low gear to help engine brake with an automatic transmission?
You can select a low gear range
A retarder is ___________
A device that gives you another way to slow down while reducing brake where
Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as ___________
30 mph
On wet and cold days, bridges often freeze ________ than the rest of the road
Quicker
On wet roads, how can you tell if your tires are losing their grip on the road's surface?
The steering will feel very light
When driving in wet conditions, what should you do?
Slow down to avoid hydroplaning
In which situation are you most likely to be affected by side winds?On an open stretch of roadOn windy days, you should allow extra space when passing a motorcyclist or cyclist. Why is that?A sudden gust of wind may blow the writer across in front of youWhat does it mean to "over drive" your headlights?Driving so fast that you can't stop within the distance lit up by your headlightsWhat is the cause of many crashes in adverse road conditions?Driving too fastWhen approaching a curve, what three thing should you do______________.- Take road quality into consideration - Take the sharpness of the curve into consideration - Position your vehicle correctly before approaching the curveThe safest speed in heavy traffic is ____________The same speed as other vehicles