ELDT Ch 12

Why is proper space management so important?

• You'll draw less attention from law enforcement

• You can use cruise control more, resulting in more efficient fuel economy

• You'll remain calmer and more relaxed, helping to stay alert while driving

• You will be able to make positional adjustments when unsafe conditions arise

If you're driving your 70-foot rig at 65 mph in good weather conditions and minimal traffic, you should leave ______ seconds between you and the car ahead of you.

• 6

• 8

• 12

• 15

If you're being tailgated, what are some actions you should take to stay safe?

• Stay to the right

• Tap your brake lights

• Speed up

• Both A and B

How can you ensure a cushion on either side of your vehicle?

• Travel alongside other vehicles as often as you can to ensure they see you at all times.

• Stay tight to the right side of the road to put as much distance between you and oncoming traffic.

• Don't hug the center line in case you drift to the left.

• All of the above.

The minimum clearance distance for any overpasses you may encounter on your route is _______ if your trailer is 13'6" tall.

• 13'8"-13'10"

• 14'14'21

• 15'6"-16'

• 16-16’3"

How does a heavy load impact the clearance distance below your trailer?

• It reduces the clearance distance below

• It does not impact the clearance distance below your trailer

• It increases the clearance distance below

• It reduces the clearance distance in the back but increases it in the front

If there are two lanes available for a left turn,:

• make sure you've reached the center of the intersection before starting the turn.

• be aware of off-tracking.

• always take the lane furthest to the right.

• all of the above.

Which of the following signs might indicate a distracted driver?

• Maintaining their position in a single lane for an extended period of time

• Changing their speed erratically for no apparent reason

• Providing adequate space ahead and behind their vehicle for merging traffic

• Reducing their speed dramatically to avoid conflict with other vehicles

If you encounter a distracted driver who is on their handheld cell phone, what are some actions you can take to ensure your own safety?

• Move to the right (if you can safely) to encourage the driver to pass you.

• Flash your headlights or tap your brake lights to get their attention.

• Attempt to make eye contact and motion for them to hang up the phone.

• Honk your horn (electric horn to get their attention or air horn to warn them of danger).

When you are making a right turn, _______ before starting the turn.

• stop for at least seven seconds

• move to the leftmost lane

• pull your tractor-trailer straight into the intersection

• turn wide to the left